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Multicultural Initiative for New Doctors (MIND)

The MIND Program is an expansion of existing undergraduate and medical school recruitment and retention efforts through the Office of Multicultural Affairs. It is a comprehensive project designed to motivate, encourage, enhance, and sustain the interest of disadvantaged students in pursuit of a medical career. In addition, it is designed to support and track students from the elementary level through graduation from medical school, into residency and practice. A key component of the MIND Program is the THINK BIG (link to what this means) philosophy created by Dr. Ben Carson-- Director of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins since 1984. He is Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Oncology and Pediatrics. He is also the Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Craniofacial Center.

T- Talents/time: Recognize them as gifts
H- Hope for good things and be honest
I- Insight from people and good books
N- Be nice to all people
K- Knowledge: Recognize it as the key to living

B- Books: Read them actively
I- In depth learning skills: Develop them
G- God: Never get too big for Him

(Think Big: Unleashing Your Potential for Excellence - Dr. Ben Carson, M.D.)