Many Lands, One Mission: Inspiring the Next Generation of Healthcare Workers
Join the Renaissance School of Medicine and its Black Men in White Coats chapter for an exciting day of mentorship, hands-on activities, career exploration and medical exposure as we strengthen the future of healthcare.
Information for 3rd–12th Grade Teachers & Chaperones:
- Please have one representative/chaperone per school register for the event.
- You will add your anticipated number of students and chaperones attending when you complete the ticket form. The maximum number of attendees is 30 per school.
- A list of attendees and signed photo release forms are due by October 31, 2025. Please check your email for additional information and instructions.
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Directions
All activities will take place at the Student Activities Center (SAC).
Lunch
Lunch will be provided. If a student or guest has an allergy, we encourage them to bring a bagged lunch. While food is prepared in a nut-sensitive facility, products and ingredients may change and may be processed in facilities that contain or handle peanuts and tree nuts, both without our knowledge. In addition, our facilities do handle and prepare foods with the remaining top allergens (sesame, egg, wheat, milk, shellfish, fish, and soy) along with other potential allergens, all in various forms. If you have any questions, please contact the event organizers.
Stony Brook University and Medicine students and employees are welcome to help us at the event. Please complete this form to register for your volunteer shift.
Contact information
Please email BlackMenWhiteCoats@stonybrookmedicine.edu for additional information.
View Videos from our 2023 inaugural summit
About Black Men in White Coats
Established in 2013, the Black Men in White Coats campaign aims to increase the number of black men pursuing careers in the medical industry. This initiative was founded by Dr. Dale Okorodudu in response to a Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) report highlighting the decreasing number of black male applicants to medical school. Summits bring students, parents, educators, clinicians, and community leaders together to uplift our communities. The goal of the summits is to inspire our youth to consider careers in healthcare while laying the foundation for success via mentorship and networking.
About the Renaissance School of Medicine
Founded in 1971, the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University is a public medical school in Stony Brook, New York. It is part of Stony Brook University, a flagship of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, and home to Long Island’s first Black Men in White Coats Chapter. Renaissance School of Medicine is part of Stony Brook Medicine, the University’s medical enterprise, which encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and the Long Island State Veterans Home, plus more than 100 outpatient care sites throughout Suffolk County. It is one of five schools of the Health Sciences at Stony Brook University, which also include Dental Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Nursing and Social Welfare.
Black Men in White Coats X Stony Brook in the News
CBS New York: "Black Men in White Coats" raises awareness of critical need for doctors of color Watch video
Newsday: "Black doctors inspire students to become doctors" Read article | Watch video
BlackEnterprise.com: "Stony Brook hosts inaugural Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit"
SB News: "Stony Brook physicians talk about 'Black Men in White Coats' movement"