Davenport University Highlights African American Medical Achievements
Davenport University’s Warren campus is set to showcase an important exhibit on February 24. This event celebrates the significant contributions of African Americans in the field of medicine. The exhibition, titled “The Legacy of Black Medical Schools and Departments (1868-1968),” is organized by Dr. Anita Moncrease and aims to inspire attendees about the value of education.
African American Medical Achievements Highlighted
This exhibit is part of the Sigma Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity’s national initiative, known as Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College. It seeks to motivate young individuals to pursue higher education.
Key Figures in African American Medicine
- Joseph Ferguson, M.D. – First African American in Detroit to achieve a medical degree in 1869.
- Albert Henry Johnson, M.D. – Third African American graduate of the Detroit College of Medicine. He was a founder of the Dunbar Hospital, Detroit’s first African American non-profit hospital established in 1893.
- Marjorie Peebles-Meyers, M.D. – First African American female graduate from Wayne University College of Medicine in 1943, later became the first African American female resident and chief resident at Detroit Receiving Hospital.
Event Details
The event will commence at 11 a.m. on February 24 at Davenport University’s Warren Campus, located at 27500 Dequindre Road, Warren. Dr. Anita Moncrease will lead discussions alongside Dr. Rashid Faisal, as well as representatives from Sigma Delta Lambda Chapter and the university’s admissions team.
This exhibit not only recognizes the historical contributions of these medical pioneers but also encourages the next generation to continue their educational journeys.
