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Mentorship as a Catalyst for Equity: Dr. Kenneth Carter on the Power and Responsibility of Representation
Season 2
Episode 16
Published 3 months, 1 week ago
Description
Orthodontist and Meharry alumnus Dr. Kenneth Carter (class of 2020) shares how mentorship shaped his path from Chicago to dental education and practice ownership. As the first Meharrian accepted into the University of Michigan's orthodontics program, Carter discusses the importance of representation, the barriers facing aspiring Black and brown healthcare professionals and his commitment to building pathways that expand access to dentistry. He also offers powerful advice for students, insights on authentic leadership and a call to action for lifting up the next generation.