Preparing the Doctors of Tomorrow
As of 2018, despite the Black population growing to 12.8% of the U.S. population, Black male physicians still only represented 2.6% of the total physician population. In 2025, the Association of American Medical Colleges reported that only 552 medical school matriculants self-identified as African-American males. Despite the lower probability of becoming a professional athlete, a nearly equivalent number of rookie athletes started their professional careers in the National Basketball Association and National Football League!
Sneakers to Scrubs is the liaison between athletic and medical careers dedicated to reducing cultural health disparities and addressing gaps in professional medical representation. By supporting student-athletes throughout their unique educational journeys we transform healthcare delivery in underserved communities.
We encourage student-athletes to explore various careers in healthcare and offer tailored support to help them to excel in their field. Sneakers to Scrubs also works to provide opportunities for student-athletes to experience the medical profession intersecting with athletics and build community partnerships that expand healthcare access where it's needed most.
Our goal is to prepare the next generation of passionate healthcare professionals equipped to meet the diverse needs of the populations they serve and create sustainable pathways that connect athletic excellence with healthcare transformation.
As former athletes who have successfully transitioned into the medical profession, the Sneakers to Scrubs team brings a wealth of experience and understanding to their mission. Their commitment goes beyond the promotion of diversity; it extends to actively shaping and mentoring the next generation.
Sneakers to Scrubs represents a dynamic group of medical professionals committed to advancing concordant representation in the field of medicine. This dedicated team recognizes the critical need to address the generational decline of black men in medicine, steering their efforts towards empowering young student-athletes.
The team's overarching objective is to inspire and guide future leaders to channel their passion for sports into remarkable educational and career pathways. Recognizing the potential for excellence that lies within each athlete, Sneakers to Scrubs aims to create opportunities that bridge the gap between athletic pursuits and the demanding world of medicine.
By sharing their unique journeys, insights, and expertise, S2S aims to elevate mentorship opportunities and is dedicated to guiding the next generation of leaders from the playing field to the medical field.
