African-American Female Physicians Inspire Black Youth To Choose Medicine


For Black History Month, TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine faculty members Amani Terrell, M.D.; Kimberly Washington, M.D.; Candace Gamble, M.D.; and Daisy Nwachukwu, M.D. talk about the importance of having more African-American representation in health care.

By Prescotte Stokes III

Throughout February, the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine is celebrating Black History Month by having conversations with African-American female physicians about their journey into medicine and why younger African-Americans should consider a career in health care.

School of Medicine faculty members Amani Terrell, M.D., associate professor, Kimberly Washington, M.D., assistant professor, Candace Gamble, M.D., assistant professor and Daisy Nwachukwu, M.D., assistant professor, shared their thoughts on a range of topics about the importance of having more African-American representation in healthcare.

You can watch their full videos below.

Candace Gamble, M.D.

Daisy Nwachukwu, M.D.

Amani Terrell, M.D.

Kimberly Washington, M.D.