mission
We empower young men to make their lives, their families, and their neighborhoods healthier.
We inspire young men to be the doctors, researchers, and medical professionals of the community tomorrow.

We train young men in Southeast Washington, D.C. to solve the pressing health challenges of the community today.
goals
The goals of Young Doctors DC are five-fold and include:
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Addressing health disparities confronted by Southeast residents,
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Developing the awareness and capacity of youth to address local health issues,
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Supporting the academic and social development of youth,
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Improving their chances of attending and excelling in college, and
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Introducing underrepresented groups to careers in health sciences.
From Left: Rashad Byrd, Damion Thomas, Marcus Wilson, Derrick Jones, Tre Robins, and William Sanders, and pose while hosting a health Clinic at a Church in April.
Dr. Malcolm Woodland and Dr. Brent Stephens pose with a Young Doctors DC recruit.
Local youth paint a striking image juxtaposing Martin Luther King Jr. - "The Dream" - with Obama - "The Manifestation", the mural wall aptly positioned along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Southeast DC.
From Left: Rashad Byrd, Damion Thomas, Marcus Wilson, Derrick Jones, Tre Robins, and William Sanders, and pose while hosting a health Clinic at a Church in April.
Dr. Malcolm Woodland featrured on the Melissa Harris-Perry show on MSNBC!