Ledet also founded and is the president of The 15 White Coats, a nonprofit organization that works toward improving diversity in medicine, KPLC reports. It offers scholarships, mentorship, other financial support and guidance for Black students pursuing a career in the medical field.

The organization is proud of its president, sharing his match-day success on its Twitter page.

THE NEWS IS IN!!! 👏🏽Our President and VP are Matched and Ready for a new mission! This is what this organization is all about! Helping minorities get their white coats! Please help us congratulate @drrussellledet and Dr. @_botttt ! 🥳#MatchDay2022 #Match2022 pic.twitter.com/0JALGccKkg

— The 15 White Coats (@the15whitecoats) March 18, 2022

I’M PROUD OF YOU BLACK MAN!” the organization tweeted. “Such a powerful moment and message captured of our President @drrussellledet! Let this be an anthem in every black man’s life!”

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