A Historical Background

     In 1991, a group of African-American female physicians in this area formed the Association of Black Women Physicians-Houston.  These ladies saw the need for an organization that would provide education and would support projects relating to health concerns in the Black community.  This multidisciplinary group of women physicians became a source of support and networking opportunities for its member physicians, residents and medical students who reside in the Greater Houston and Galveston area. 

     Early in the year of 1997, the organization's name was changed to honor the first African-American female physician to practice in Texas:  Dr. Mary Susan Moore. Today, the group continues its mission to be an example of medical excellence as well as to encourage and empower future African-American female physicians.