Introducing the Black Women MD Network (BWMDN), a project developed for Dr. Philomena A Asante. The BWMDN Network is an innovative and empowering platform designed specifically for Black women doctors to connect, collaborate, and grow professionally. Our mission is to create an inclusive, supportive, and inspiring environment that fosters meaningful connections and opportunities for Black women physicians.
As a digital platform akin to LinkedIn, Black Women MD Network offers a membership-based service where users can sign up and gain access to an extensive network of like-minded professionals. The site asks its members to pay tiered-based dues to support the organization. Members can explore a diverse range of profiles, interact with other Black women doctors, and discover potential collaborations, mentorship opportunities, or job openings.
At Black Women MD Network, we believe in the power of representation and unity. Our platform acknowledges and creates a space for Black women doctors to network and excel in the medical field, while encouraging and uplifting one another to reach their full potential. By fostering a sense of belonging and providing invaluable resources, we aim to bridge the gaps in representation and create a thriving community of Black women doctors.
https://blackwomenmdnetwork.com
- Abhinoor Singh – Backend Developer
- Vinay Metlapalli – Backend Developer
- Paige DeVeau – Frontend Developer
- Mya Turner – Frontend Developer
- Akhil Sehgal – Project Manager
For detailed setup instructions, including prerequisites, dependencies, environment variables, and external services or APIs, please refer to the BWMDN Frontend and BWMDN Backend folders. For any additional information, please refer to the documents in "BWMDN Documentation".
The current state of the project includes the completed MVP, which encompasses the Home Page, Application Form, Membership Directory (including Resume Bank), Admin Portal, and backend architecture for the website's functionality.
The project utilizes the following technologies:
- FastAPI for the backend
- MongoDB for the database
- React.ts for the frontend
- Firebase for hosting the React app
- Heroku for hosting the API
The project follows the industry-standard RESTful API service to share data between the frontend and backend. Data is shared between the DB, frontend, and backend using JSON objects.
- The application adheres to standard Python programming practices.
- The application adheres to standard React.ts programming practices.
- The application is deployed to Firebase and Heroku based on the guidelines for those hosting platforms.