In the United States, only 5.7% of physicians identify as Black or African American. Research indicates that Black patients are more likely to trust and visit doctors who share their racial background, highlighting the necessity for more Black doctors. Recently, Xavier University of Louisiana announced the creation of the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, marking it as the fifth Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school.
The other HBCU medical schools include Howard University’s College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Additionally, Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, is planning to establish a medical school.
