Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A professional organization established by African Americans to support training and advancement of Black medical professionals who were initially barred from entry into the American Medical Association.
AP course connection
Topic 4.20: 4.20 Science, Medicine, and Technology in Black Communities