Greater Influence aims to tackle systemic racism in health care and combat the challenges faced by minority students by providing them with the necessary tools for success . We continue to build relationships with respected institutions and innovative organizations that share our specific goals and values . Locally , we have officially partnered with Northwest Area Health Education Center , Smoketown Family Wellness Center , Noir Black Chamber of Commerce and Kentucky State University Pre-Medical Academy ( KUMA ). Northwest AHEC is a federally funded nonprofit that provides accredited health education and training across the continuum of education . Smoketown Family Wellness Center is an integrated health care model that provides medical care for children and healthy lifestyle support for the whole family . Noir Black Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit that aims to create social and economic opportunity for Black Americans . KUMA is a recently founded health academy that aims to equip historically Black colleges and universities ( HBCU ) students with the necessary tools for success .
We are currently developing plans for an official partnership with the University of Louisville and the Jefferson Country Public School system . I was also recently appointed to serve on the Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion Council by UofL Health CEO , Tom Miller . The council is chaired by Dr . Edward Miller in hopes of creating lasting change within our local health care network . Nationally , we have worked with or are in talks for official partnerships with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention , Loma Linda University , Dartmouth College and multiple churches .
My goal as a future orthopedic surgeon is to improve the lives of my patients . As a Black future doctor , I recognize my unique experience requires me to pave a more inclusive path for those following behind - a charge I shoulder in lockstep with the Greater Influence team with great care , pride and eager anticipation .
Members of the Greater Louisville Medical Society can contribute to Greater Influence ’ s mission by donating time , finances or resources . For more information or to learn how to support the organization , contact info @ greaterinfluence . org , or visit greaterinfluence . org .
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AAMC . ( 2014 ). Diversity in the Physician Workforce : Facts & Figures 2014 Report . Retrieved 2019 , from AAMC . org : http :// www . aamcdiversityfactsandfigures . org / section-ii-current- status-of-us-physician-workforce / index . html
Tino Mkorombindo is a fourth-year dual degree MD / MBA student at the University of Louisville . He is an aspiring orthopedic surgeon and currently works as a clinical research assistant at the Norton Leatherman Spine Center while taking his MBA courses . Mr . Mkorombindo is also the Founder and President of Greater Influence , Inc ., and an HSC Health and Social Justice Scholar .
Giana Darville is the Communications Director for Greater Influence , Inc . ( non-member )
Ruth Rodriguez is the Public Relations Specialist for Greater Influence , Inc . ( non-member )
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