Save the date for the 23rd annual Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Lecture on Oct. 29 at noon in Light Hall 208.
In addition, nominations are now being sought for the annual Levi Watkins, Jr. Awards, which honor Dr. Watkins’ commitment to improving health care for all people.
Awards will be given to recognize at least one Vanderbilt School of Medicine or Vanderbilt University Medical Center faculty member, house staff member, graduate and professional student, and medical student for their contributions to diversity, equity and inclusive excellence in the Vanderbilt community.
Please submit your nominee and upload a one-page nomination letter describing your nominee’s contributions here by Oct. 4, 2024.
Levi Watkins Jr., MD’70, was a distinguished surgeon and researcher who was passionate about increasing opportunities for those from historically marginalized groups in medicine and the biomedical sciences. In 1966 he became the first African American student to be admitted to Vanderbilt School of Medicine and was the only African American student at Vanderbilt until he graduated in 1970. He continued his career at Johns Hopkins and Harvard, becoming a leading physician-scientist and a renowned mentor and role model for countless students, trainees and faculty members.
