Algernon Brashear Jackson, M.D.: A Pioneer for Community and Minority Advocacy.

Authors

• Megan E Lundy
• Scott W Cowan
• Charles J Yeo
• Melissa Lazar

Publication/Presentation Date

6-1-2018

Abstract

A historical vignette regarding Dr. Algernon Brashear Jackson, the first Black male graduate from Jefferson Medical College. It details his early life, medical school years, surgical training, and contributions to his local community and beyond as he paved the way for future doctors of color.

Volume

84

Issue

6

First Page

761

Last Page

762

ISSN

1555-9823

Published In/Presented At

Lundy, M. E., Cowan, S. W., Yeo, C. J., & Lazar, M. (2018). Algernon Brashear Jackson, M.D.: A Pioneer for Community and Minority Advocacy. The American surgeon, 84(6), 761–762.

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

29981597

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article