Dr. Tony McHerron: Inspiring the next generation of diverse medical professionals 

Dr. Tony McHerron is a pediatrician with Community Health Network, dedicated to providing compassionate care for children while working to inspire diversity in the medical field.& As one of the few Black pediatricians in the area, McHerron is passionate about encouraging Black and brown children to pursue medical careers. In this interview with the Indianapolis Recorder, he shares his journey into pediatrics, the importance of representation in health care and his message to young people who aspire to make a difference in their communities.& Dr. Tony McHerron Responses have been edited for length and clarity.& Hanna Rauworth: Tell me about your journey into pediatrics and the challenges you faced along the way.& Dr. Tony McHerron: Growing up on the south side of Chicago, my family faced many challenges. When I was roughly 6, I witnessed my older brother suffer a severe traumatic brain injury while playing at the park across the street from our apartment. His recovery was very long because he had to learn to walk, talk, eat and speak all over again. We had many visits where we saw him in the hospital and then subsequently for his physical therapy. That’s when I first became fascinated with the...