“Entering a ‘White’ Profession: African American Physicians in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries” Presentation on February 10th at 3:30pm
Join us on Monday, February 10th at 3:30pm in the Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery for a presentation by Todd L. Savitt, PhD, Professor of Bioethics & Interdisciplinary Studies.
Dr. Todd L. Savitt, PhD
Entering a ‘White’ Profession: African American Physicians in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
Following the Civil War, opportunities for former slaves to enter law, medicine, teaching and other professions increased greatly. Several medical schools graduated a number of African American physicians in the late 19th century. These newly minted physicians then faced the problem of opening viable medical practices among people, white and black, who had never seen black physicians before. This illustrated talk describes the reactions of black patients, white patients, and white physicians to the emergence of black physicians in their communities.
You can also attend the event virtually.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
Directions and Parking Information
If you’d like to travel by bus from Main Campus, take bus 302 from the Main Campus Student Center to the Allied Health Sciences Building. Check 302 bus schedule
This presentation is part of the Ruth and John Moskop History of Medicine Lecture Series.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event at (252) 737-1018 (voice/TTY) / ada-coordinator@ecu.edu