Black has a passion for opening the field of medicine to minority communities through a variety of programs that he has championed, including Brainworks, where local students come to Cedars-Sinai for a day and learn about neurosurgery.
“My goal has long been to expose as many students as possible to the fascinating field of science, especially neuroscience,” said Black. “I’m grateful for the mentors and programs that encouraged my pursuit of medicine as a young man, and I want to encourage new generations of potential physician-scientists.”
The simulation center, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has opened its doors to hundreds of schoolchildren for hands-on educational programming and mentorship events.
“These programs really can make a difference in students’ lives,” said Russell Metcalfe-Smith, executive director of Interprofessional Education, Simulation, Medical Library. “We are exposing children to careers they may not have known existed and positively influencing their future career choices.”
Read more on the Cedars-Sinai Blog: Simulated Scenarios, Real Benefits
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