Welcome!Welcome to the Cobb Scholars Group at the W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute. We are thrilled to be facilitating connections among our growing community of aspiring researchers and healthcare professionals dedicated to addressing health disparities. Since its establishment in 2016, the Cobb Scholars Group has been committed to attracting exceptional individuals like yourself and providing valuable opportunities in health disparities research. We understand the importance of supporting early career physicians and scientists who aspire to excel as faculty members in medical schools and other institutions of higher learning across the United States. The Cobb Institute, named after Dr. William Montague Cobb and launched in December 2004 at Howard University, is devoted to identifying and addressing issues that contribute to racial and ethnic health and healthcare disparities. Through our work, we have recognized the significant potential for engaging in early career advising, mentoring, and specialized education to nurture professionals who are passionate about making a difference through research. As a Cobb Scholar, you will receive invaluable mentoring and guidance to propel your career advancement. Whether you hold an M.D. or Ph.D. degree and have completed it within the past 15 years, our aim is to support you in becoming a research scientist, clinical physician specialist, or academician focused on health disparities and health inequities. We are dedicated to building a diverse pipeline of professionals in the bio-sciences industry who can contribute to cutting-edge research and discovery. Through the Cobb Institute, you will have access to structured learning experiences, formal and informal mentorship from our esteemed Cobb Senior Fellows, Board members, and faculty members. You will also have the opportunity to engage with fellow scholars, fostering an environment of idea exchange and collaboration for research opportunities. We are excited to embark on this journey with you, and we believe that together, we can make a significant impact in reducing health disparities and improving the health of all Americans.
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Announcements
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | WEBINAR at Black Doctor .org | Featuring guests Dr. Dial Hewlett, and Dr. K Taylor, and with moderator Dr. Winston Price. In this live and on-demand webinar, the panel will explore how public health departments play a pivotal role in promoting vaccine access and education within communities. Watch the replay: https://fb.watch/wvTr5qQvCW/
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | TOWN HALL in Little Rock, AR | 12:00pm - 2:00pm December 13 | Town Hall Discussion: “An Update regarding the Current Vaccines for Adult Respiratory Diseases” Featuring Marlene Battle, PharmD. | Details Here
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | HEALTH FAIR in Houston, TX | 10:00am - 2:00pm December 14 | Featuring Jay Alvarado, MPA. FREE COVID and FLU vaccinations will be administered by IBN SINA Federally Qualified Health Center. Houston Health Department & Harris County Area on Aging (HCAAA), New Beginning Church, Supernatural Holiday Health Fair 10921 Foy Lane Houston, TX 77093. Details Here
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | HEALTH FAIR in Indianapolis, IN | 8:00pm - 12:00pm December 21 | Details Here
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | HEALTH FAIR in Memphis, TN | 8:00am - 4:30am December 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 | Details Here
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | New Orleans, LA | Details soon
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | Birmingham, AL | Details soon
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | Detroit, MI | Details soon
RISK LESS. DO MORE: | HEALTH FAIR in Sarasota, FL | 10:00am - 2:00pm Saturday January 18, 2025 | Details soon
The International Myeloma Foundation, in partnership with the W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute’s Cobb Scholars Program, has developed a scholars program for African American medical school students to participate in a health disparities project focused in myeloma alongside an expert in multiple myeloma. Applications close January 17, 2025.
2025 Cobb Institute Health Disparities Symposium: Howard University, Lester Henry Auditorium, 2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20060. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7:00am – 1:00pm PM EST. Our agenda will include topics in Cardiology, Cancer, Infectious diseases, Behavioral health, Focus on addressing disparities in internal medicine. The symposium is complimentary for students, scholars, and residents. More information, save the date and registration: Click here
HHS Launches National Public Education Campaign Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season. Campaign provides evidence-based information on vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and RSV. WASHINGTON (AUGUST 19, 2024) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a new national campaign today to inform the public about common respiratory viruses and available vaccines. The campaign, Risk Less. Do More., aims to increase awareness of vaccines that reduce serious illness from influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in high-risk populations and to limit the spread of these viruses among all Americans. The Cobb Institute is serving as campaign partner.
Dr. Yolanda Lawson Calls for a Pivot to Mentorship & Highlights the Need for More Mentors, Networks & Collaborations. Listen to the episode.
The "Whole Person" Approach: Physiatrist Dr. Lisa Merritt on Mind, Body, Mentorship and Leadership. Listen to the episode.
Understanding Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Care with Dr. Joseph Mikhael. Listen to the episode.
Congratulations Dr. Roger Mitchell on being named as the President of the Howard University Hospital. In addition, Dr. Mitchell was just elected as the President-Elect for the National Medical Association at the 2024 Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in NYC.
Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development (EQBMED) and the W. Montague Cobb Institute are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at creating an equitable and more diverse clinical trial landscape, from participant to provider. As part of this collaboration with EQBMED, the W. Montague Cobb Institute will develop training sessions, webinars, and workshops, to train and retain health care providers and researchers, while creating a pathway for medical students and young professionals to enter the field of clinical trial research. By collaborating with medical education programs, EQBMED and the W. Montague Cobb Institute aim to inspire the next generation of clinical researchers and increase diversity within the field.
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J. Robert Gladden Orthopedic Society 2024 Grants Available -Learn more about the program here.
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PAST EVENT ANNOUNCMENTS
Risk Less. Do More. Learn about the importance of flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines during the 2024–2025 season, with Dr. LaQuandra S. Nesbitt. As a professor at The George Washington University, she leads the Center for Population Health Sciences and Health Equity. This is a YouTube Livestream event in partnership with The Cobb Institute, BlackDoctor.org and the "Risk Less. Do More" campaign. Join us online, Thursday November 14th, at 7pm EST. More information here.
The 2024 Annual Summit "Health Equity: Solutions from Healthcare Leaders" will take place November 14 – November 15, 2024 in Atlanta, GA at The Whitley. The Movement is Life Summit is a collaborative event bringing together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to discuss health equity challenges and actionable solutions. The Summit features nationally known expert speakers on health disparities and social determinants of health. Summit attendees also engage with each other in workshops focused on social issues and creative movement activities. More information, program and registration CLICK HERE
TSU-BCM P20 CURED Webinar: ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY IN CLINICAL RESEARCH. Date & Time: November 20, 2024 01:00 PM ET. Description: This also features 1.0 CHW unaccredited CEU hours. VERONICA AJEWOLE - MWEMA, PHARM.D., BCOP P20 CURED TSU Principal Investigator, Moderator. RAYNE ROUCE, M.D. P20 CURED BCM Principal Investigator Texas Southern University, Speaker and panelist. https://linktr.ee/tsubcmp20cured