Three Meharry School of Medicine students selected for 2024 NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)—Meharry Medical College School of Medicine today announced that three of its students have been selected to participate in the 2024 NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. Fourth-year medical students Cara Ford, Sydney Woods and Richard Ingram, will join the program for the upcoming 2024 NFL season, pairing with the Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Green Bay Packers, respectively. Launched in 2022, the NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative is a collaborative effort between the NFL, NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS) and Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS). The initiative’s primary objective is to enhance the pipeline of diverse students interested in sports medicine careers and, over time, diversify the medical staff within NFL clubs and the broader field of sports medicine. “We are incredibly proud to once again have Meharry represented in this impactful program,” said Sonja Harris-Haywood, M.D., MS, MA, Dean of the School of Medicine. “Our participation not only highlights our students’ dedication and excellence in the field of sports medicine but also underscores Meharry’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within a vast range of medical professions.” “It is an honor and a blessing to be a part of such an amazing...