Preparing the doctors of tomorrow.
Our mission here at Sneakers to Scrubs is to combat the generational decline of black men in medicine by sparking interest in medical careers among young black athletes in Chicago. Through partnerships with educational and career-specific organizations, we will help facilitate numerous enriching opportunities and empower young student-athletes to leverage their passion for sports into extraordinary educational and career pathways.
As former athletes themselves who have successfully transitioned into the medical profession, the members of the Sneakers to Scrubs team bring a wealth of personal experience and understanding to their mission. Their commitment goes beyond the mere promotion of diversity; it extends to actively shaping and mentoring the next generation.
Sneakers to Scrubs represents a dynamic group of minority medical students whose shared vision revolves around advancing increased representation in the field of medicine. This dedicated team recognizes the critical need to address the generational decline of black men in medicine, steering their efforts towards empowering young student-athletes.
The team's overarching objective is to inspire and guide these future leaders to channel their passion for sports into remarkable educational and career pathways. Recognizing the potential for excellence that lies within each athlete, Sneakers to Scrubs aims to create opportunities that bridge the gap between athletic pursuits and the demanding world of medicine.
By sharing their unique journeys, insights, and expertise, they aim to mentor aspiring individuals and are dedicated in their commitment to guiding the next generation of leaders from the playing field to the medical field.
