Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and community as the Austin Black Physicians Association proudly launches the 2026 Clinical Shadowing Program with our Kick Off Mixer. This special gathering is designed to bring together the students selected for this year’s cohort with the dedicated physicians and clinicians who have committed their time, mentorship, and expertise to help guide the next generation of Black healthcare professionals.

The mixer serves as an opportunity for students and clinicians to meet, build meaningful connections, and begin cultivating the relationships that will shape this summer’s shadowing experience. Together, we will celebrate the accomplishments of our selected students, recognize the physicians who continue to invest in the future of medicine, and reaffirm ABPA’s mission to empower and nurture current and future Black physicians through mentorship, representation, and community engagement.

We are deeply grateful to the clinicians who have volunteered to open their practices, share their knowledge, and support our students on their journeys toward careers in medicine. Their commitment reflects the power of mentorship and the importance of creating pathways for the next generation of healthcare leaders.

We look forward to an inspiring evening filled with networking, conversation, and celebration as we officially welcome the 2026 Clinical Shadowing Program cohort.

ABPA Clinical Shadowing Mixer