Do You Want to BE a DOCTOR?Welcome to the Young Physicians Initiative,
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We have reached, mentored & inspired
+3,000 students from underserved backgrounds.
Discover the many ways how.
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YPI Guides & InspiresInnovative Pre-Pipeline ProgramLess than 15% of American doctors come from underserved backgrounds and communities. Getting into medical school can be a long and difficult process, especially for these individuals, due to lack of access to medical mentorship and network. YPI was created to address this disparity.
The Young Physicians Initiative provides interactive guidance to underserved middle school, high school, and college students. We inspire them to pursue careers in medicine by Being Present in their communities. We created a "residency training" model for medical students to train each other to be effectively involved in the community and inspire the next generation of diverse doctors. |
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YPI has been featured on CNN, USA TODAY, Association of American Medical Colleges, American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, Points of Light award, GSU-TV & Atlanta Intown
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YPI ImpactOver 3000 students served since 2017
+5 High Schools +8 Colleges New Pilot in 2 Middle Schools Serving +350 students every semester >70% Female >60% Underrepresented Minorities 61% No prior exposure to medical experiences prior to YPI 85% Interested in becoming a doctor. 91% Interested in medicine to treat and help others 95% Understood of the process of becoming a doctor 100% Recommend the program to friends and classmates 100% Supported by their family to become doctors |
Sustainable and Scalable
We started at one pilot high school in 2016 and currently operating >14 schools across Georgia.
Clarkston High School
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North Druid Hill
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The GA American College of Cardiology is a collaborative partner and sponsor of YPI