For the first time in its storied history, the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service at Johns Hopkins Hospital has been led by an all‑Black medical team.
The group included five medical doctors: four men and one woman, supported by two PhD holders and six fellows with master’s degrees.
The achievement was shared by Dr. Lawrence Brown, one of the physicians on the service, on Instagram. He noted that this was the first time an all‑Black team had led the program since its creation.
“Equity has to remain at the forefront of how we deliver patient care, how we do research, how we scale programs in our healthcare system,” Dr. Brown said.
Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the oldest and most influential medical institutions in the United States, has long been regarded as the birthplace of modern American medicine. From 1991 to 2020, it earned the title of the nation’s top overall hospital for 21 consecutive years.
Dr. Brown added that his family was especially proud of this achievement. “My parents are so proud. I am the first physician in my family, and I think it’s so impactful.”
The accomplishment comes during Black History Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the achievements, history, and contributions of the African diaspora in the United States. For many Africans, the team’s story signifies a meaningful advancement in African representation within one of America’s leading medical institutions.
