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  • Giving Voice: The Rest of His Story with Dr. Marion Hood

Giving Voice: The Rest of His Story with Dr. Marion Hood

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Magazine coverage

A virtual event

In 1959, Dr. Marion G. Hood applied to Emory School of Medicine, but was denied consideration for admission due to his race during a painful time of segregation in this country. Despite this obstacle, Dr. Hood went on to have a long and distinguished career in the field of gynecology and obstetrics. 
 
During our virtual celebration of Juneteenth, Emory School of Medicine will formally apologize to Dr. Hood and invite him to share the rest of his story with our SOM community. His message of tenacity and resilience​ in the quest to be a physician will inspire our students, faculty and staff.  
   
Thursday, June 17, 2021 
Noon-1:00 p.m.

*Photos of Dr. Hood were sourced from Fox 5 News

Moderated by:

Carolyn Meltzer, MD Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Emory University School of Medicine

Sheryl Heron, MD, MPH Associate Dean for Community Engagement, Equity & Inclusion, Emory University School of Medicine

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