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Alumni
Spotlight
We are incredibly proud of Kimberly Ontiveros Gomez, a Funding the Future Physicians Alumni and Legacy Ambassador, for her remarkable achievements and leadership!
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Kimberly was recently elected Vice President of the Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine, Class of 2029 — a well-deserved honor that reflects her dedication to advocacy, inclusion, and building a compassionate medical community.
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Her journey is an inspiring example of perseverance and purpose. As she prepares to welcome a new baby boy while continuing her medical studies, Kimberly embodies the strength, faith, and heart that define what it means to be a true leader in medicine.
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We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate this incredible milestone with her!
Kimberly Ontiveros Gomez
Funding the Future Physicians Alumni
15 White Coats® Legacy Ambassador
Vice President of the Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine, Class of 2029
Like our iconic "Resilience is our DNA" shirt, designed by one of our board members, Brian Washington, Jr. "Me Becoming A Medical Student" was designed with the future in mind.
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NEXT STOP!
SPRING 2026
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Spring 2026
Southern University, Feb 14, 2026
Alabama A&M University, TBA
Spelman College, TBA
Where Have We Been​
✔ Dillard
✔ North Carolina A&T
✔ Fayetteville
✔ Florida A&M
Coming to an HBCU Near YOU!
Currently, URiM make up less than 15% of U.S. physicians. The HBCU Tethered Tour is an intentional effort to close this gap by providing mentorship, resources, and opportunities to underrepresented students.
Learn More: Watch Informational Webinar
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How You Can Help
The 15 White Coats® wants to place culturally relevant age-appropriate literature in classrooms nationwide. In order to do so, we need to design the literature boxes and purchase the books.
Volunteer time to mentor a pre-medical or medical student. Make a donation. Tell an educator about our poster program.
5.4%
U.S. Black Physician Representation
$5K
Average Cost to Apply for Medical School
8.9%
U.S. Hispanic Physician Representation
$700K+
What We Have Raised to Diversify Medicine
The 15 White Coats® is determined to reinforce positive imagery in learning spaces worldwide. Our iconic photos are used as an avenue to inspire the next generation of diverse doctors, lawyers, dentists, veterinarians, etc.
Our mission is to develop scholarships, facilitate access to culturally relevant literature, and inspire and mentor the youth of tomorrow. Every dollar donated to us is used to further our mission.
