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Famous African-Americans
in Medicine

Dr. Charles Drew, physician, researcher, and surgeon, forged a new understanding of blood plasma that allowed blood to be stored for transfusions.

Ms. Mary Eliza Mahoney was the first black professional nurse in America.

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams founded Provident Hospital in Chicago, the first black-owned hospital in America. He is also credited with the world's first successful heart surgery, conducted in Chicago in 1893.

Dr. James McCune Smith was the first African American to earn a medical degree and practice medicine in the United States. He was also the first to own and operate a pharmacy, in New York City.

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African American woman to earn a medical degree.

Dr. William Augustus Hinton, the son of former slaves, became the first black professor at Harvard Medical School and gained an international reputation for his medical research.

WELCOME to Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy's website!!

Our school is a community of students and staff who share a passion for building a strong academic foundation for today's youth. What makes V.T.T.M.A.A. unique is its focus on on the health professions, mathematics, and sciences. It is an academic program that encourages students to enter careers in health. In addition V.T.T.M.A.A. provides an academically rigorous curriculum that prepares students to enter the nation's best colleges and universities. Our close-knit community provides extraordinary support for our students, helping them achieve the dreams of their future. We have only high hopes for each school year and we are excited that you will be able to share in our success!

Starletta W. Jackson, Ph.D.

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If you would like to give a monetary donation to VTTMAA, you can use the "Donate" button on the left. We appreciate any support you can provide.

The ENGAGE Scholars Saturday Program will be in full swing with the 2008-2009 school year. If any students needs additional help on assignments or tutoring, you are welcome to attend. It is held every Saturday from 10:00am - 12:00am, unless noted otherwise. Announcements regarding the cancellation of the program due to inclement weather or conflicting engagements will be placed on TS3 (http://www.bcpss.org) by Friday afternoon.

ALL STUDENTS MUST WEAR THEIR LAB COATS AND IDS! Failure to do so will result in loss of privileges and other consequences! The following vendors have lab coats

Uniforms for Less - Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie or Ellicott City
Uniform City - Howard St.
Scrubs & Beyond - Arundel Mills Mall
Any uniform or hospital supply company
Purchase at school - $15 F.Y.I. If you have a labcoat, the school patch is $5

State of Maryland Required Documents for new AND continuous enrollment

Two (2) proofs of address
Three (3) working emergency phone numbers
Doctor's physical
Up-to-date immunization records (for incoming 9th graders)

Most of our documents are in Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf). Click here to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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	Principal's Greeting	Greetings from the Principal
	Announcements

	Sign up for our free VTTMAA newsletter!

	Famous African-Americans in Medicine Dr. Charles Drew, physician, researcher, and surgeon, forged a new understanding of blood plasma that allowed blood to be stored for transfusions. Ms. Mary Eliza Mahoney was the first black professional nurse in America. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams founded Provident Hospital in Chicago, the first black-owned hospital in America. He is also credited with the world's first successful heart surgery, conducted in Chicago in 1893. Dr. James McCune Smith was the first African American to earn a medical degree and practice medicine in the United States. He was also the first to own and operate a pharmacy, in New York City. Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African American woman to earn a medical degree. Dr. William Augustus Hinton, the son of former slaves, became the first black professor at Harvard Medical School and gained an international reputation for his medical research.

		WELCOME to Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy's website!! Our school is a community of students and staff who share a passion for building a strong academic foundation for today's youth. What makes V.T.T.M.A.A. unique is its focus on on the health professions, mathematics, and sciences. It is an academic program that encourages students to enter careers in health. In addition V.T.T.M.A.A. provides an academically rigorous curriculum that prepares students to enter the nation's best colleges and universities. Our close-knit community provides extraordinary support for our students, helping them achieve the dreams of their future. We have only high hopes for each school year and we are excited that you will be able to share in our success! Starletta W. Jackson, Ph.D.
		Announcements
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		If you would like to give a monetary donation to VTTMAA, you can use the "Donate" button on the left. We appreciate any support you can provide. The ENGAGE Scholars Saturday Program will be in full swing with the 2008-2009 school year. If any students needs additional help on assignments or tutoring, you are welcome to attend. It is held every Saturday from 10:00am - 12:00am, unless noted otherwise. Announcements regarding the cancellation of the program due to inclement weather or conflicting engagements will be placed on TS3 (http://www.bcpss.org) by Friday afternoon. ALL STUDENTS MUST WEAR THEIR LAB COATS AND IDS! Failure to do so will result in loss of privileges and other consequences! The following vendors have lab coats Uniforms for Less - Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie or Ellicott City Uniform City - Howard St. Scrubs & Beyond - Arundel Mills Mall Any uniform or hospital supply company Purchase at school - $15 F.Y.I. If you have a labcoat, the school patch is $5 State of Maryland Required Documents for new AND continuous enrollment Two (2) proofs of address Three (3) working emergency phone numbers Doctor's physical Up-to-date immunization records (for incoming 9th graders) Most of our documents are in Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf). Click here to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
















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