I hope I can be evidence
and inspiration to young
women, particularly young
black women, that they
can aspire to the ultimate
leadership position in their
profession no matter what
profession they choose.”
Dr. Patrice Harris.
Photo by Derek White
Photography.
Leading Lady
SAMANTHA CART
West Virginia native Dr. Patrice Harris is taking the national stage in health
care leadership this year as the first-ever African-American female president
of the American Medical Association, the largest association of physicians
and medical students in the U.S.
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