Black Men In White Coats

Our film is out! BMWCmovie.com . Meet my talented film director, Micah Autry from AUME Motion Arts.  Micah started off as a hire but quickly became a friend and someone I knew I could rely on for sound advice.  Alongside his production team, he brought my vision to life in our documentary, Black Men In White Coats. In this episode, we discuss the ups and downs of making the film.  M...

Dr. Kameron Matthews is a BOSS!  Since childhood, she's been fighting for her respect and place at the table.  Now, she's the Chief Medical Officer of the VA Health System.  In this episode, we explore where she got her drive and passion for medicine from.  Furthermore, we learn why the MD wasn't enough for her, causing her to get her law degree as well.  Finally, in this...

Meet Dr. Bryan Ego-Osuala.  Although he's a super smart Otolaryngologist, he's often felt as if he "didn't belong".  Growing up in a Nigerian household, pursuing the field of medicine was strongly encouraged and his parents were his biggest supporters.   What I love most about Dr. Ego-Osuala is his humility.  In this episode, he shares one of his biggest mistakes and the i...

Dr. Queenie Wilkins just quit her job as an anesthesiologist but she couldn't be happier.  She didn't leave the field and is still practicing, she's just doing it on her own accord now.  As a Black man in a white coat, I can't begin to imagine what our Black women go through and in this episode Dr. Wilkins breaks some of it down.  Growing up in a single parent household with minimal...

Meet Dr. Cedric Bright. A mentor to many including myself. Dr. Bright is associate dean of admissions at East Carolina Brody school of medicine. He served as the 112th president of the National Medical Association and has many other accolades that would amaze you. But his journey to success hasn’t been straightforward. Along the way he’s faced racist patients, unfair professors, and at times even...

What is up family!  As 2020 comes to an end, we're closing it with a podcast request that so many of you had.  After Student Dr. Adeyemi's episode, we had requests to hear more from him so that's what we're doing.  Specifically, people were interested in why he went to a Caribbean medical school.  In this episode, I interview him we dive in deep about this idea of whether or no...

Meet student Dr. Folarin Adeyemi. A 2.5 GPA isn't stopping him from achieving his dreams! This is definitely one of my favorite episodes...(I say that a lot..but for real for real).  I love the jovial tone he brings not only to this podcast, but to the field of medicine.  Student Dr. Adeyemi is walking his own path and destined for success.  He's had his struggles along the journey but all the way...

Have you ever heard of anyone getting 142 rejections from med school?  Well now you have.  Allow me to introduce you to this wonderful doc, Dr. Italo Brown.  This is definitely one of my favorite episodes on this podcast.  After listening to his story, you might never want to quit anything for the rest of your life.  It's a journey of persistence hustle that ends with the HUGE reward of becoming a...

Meet Dr. Russell Ledet.  He's a med student AND a doctor.  This amazing doc came from the hood and had a tough upbringing...BUT he didn't let that stop him from achieving success.  Perhaps most amazing, he has two undergrad degrees, a masters, PhD, and is about to complete his med school..ALL FOR FREE!  Take notes on this episode! IMPORTANT LINKS CLICK  HERE  TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON ITUNES...

Most premeds hope to get accepted into just one medical school.  Student Dr. Ben Simmons went to medical school twice!!!  Say What???? I love his story because it shows how we grow along our journey.  Student Dr. Simmons admits to not getting a few things right the first go around, however he worked hard and figured it out!  Now he's on his way to fulfilling his dream of becoming a medical doctor....

Meet Dr. Jon Menachem, a white doctor who wants the best for all!  After the murder of George Floyd, Dr. Menachem called me with a strategy to help increase mentorship for black men pursuing medical careers.  He wasn't just talking, he actually had a plan that could be put in action.  He and I go way back to our residency years at Duke where we cared for patients together.  From the start, we've a...

"Who's more influential...the doctor or the barber?"....." DEFINITELY THE BARBER!"  This is the answered of Dr. Stephen Noble.  This episode, he joins us to discuss the impact barbershops and salons have on the black community.  Dr. Noble addresses a key question, can the barbershop help to reduce healthcare disparities? IMPORTANT LINKS CLICK  HERE  TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON ITUNES!   CLICK ...

Have you ever felt invisible?  Dr.  Julius Wilder has...and at times STILL does.  It's amazing to think that a brilliant MD. PhD like this doc could feel that way.  When I stop and think about it...I've felt that way too.  Dr. Wilder is a Transplant Hepatologist  who takes pride in serving his community.  As you'll hear in this episode, one thing he points out is that a great deal of his success,...

Meet Dr.  Eddie Hackler III, a cardiologist in the making!  This episode is packed with GOLD!  Having served as Mr. Meharry, a Historically Black College and University, Dr. Hackler excelled and found his comfort zone.  Leaving this HBCU, Dr. Hackler says he had a "culture shock", one which he had to readjust to.  Nonetheless, he stepped up and again became a superstar (I should know...I worked wi...

Everybody deserves a second chance.  Meet Student Dr. John White!  He has an absolutely amazing testimony that shows you never to count anyone out.  Student Dr. White was raised in challenging circumstances and got caught up in a few bad situations leading to some bad choices.  BUT with the powerful LOVE of his grandmother and others, he straightened up and got back on the path of success.  He tea...

COVID-19 is running rampant.  Initially, I didn't want to use this podcast as a medical platform but enough people have inquired and suggested we put out a brief update.  As my buddy Dr. Caldwell said regarding COVID-19...THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!  It's VERY important that we understand the very basics of what is going on with COVID and our efforts to address this pandemic. IMPORTANT LINKS CLICK  HER...

Dr. Demetrius Washington is really one of the VERY few black people in his field.  He is a Veterinarian specializing in ophthalmology.  Growing up, he never had it easy and had to overcome some real challenges.  When people told him that he couldn't achieve his dream, he didn't let that stop him.  He knew what he wanted, and went after it with all of his heart! IMPORTANT LINKS CLICK  HERE  TO SUBS...

Student Doctor Hillman Batuo brings a very DIFFERENT perspective to the Black Men In White Coats podcast.  A medical student in the Netherlands, he grew up in Cameroon which was a very different setting.  Student Doctor Batuo mentions says something in this podcast that was very striking...he explains his feelings of awe and amazement when interacting with white people and a sense of inferiority t...

Meet Dr. Antonio Webb.  He is an orthopedic surgeon and current spine surgery fellow.  He is a published author and has a YouTube vlog with over 15 million views (check it out).  This doctor has overcome some amazing challenges in life.  Statistics would suggest that someone like him is not supposed to be a medical doctor but he's not a statistic.  Check out his story! IMPORTANT LINKS CLICK  HERE...

Meet Dr. Ray Wurapa, orthopedic surgeon and co-owner of TruColourBandages.com .  I absolutely LOVE this episode.  Dr. Wurapa has an amazing approach to life; one that is refreshingly positive.  As an accomplished orthopedic surgeon, he could be boastful and arrogant, but rather he is humble and kind.  This comes across in a genuine manner throughout his podcast episode.  If more docs had this same...

We’re never too old to be parented. All of us have some sort of parent figure in or life. Taking a moment to contact your parents and say thank you is important. It is a humbling experience and reminds us that we’re never too old for parental wisdom! #MaximizeMonday   CLICK  HERE  TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON ITUNES!   Premeds, Medical Students, and Doctors, Join Diverse Medicine Recruitment Ce...

One of the most powerful things you can do for yourself, is to make someone else's day better. Each day, we get to choose how we make others feel. Adding positivity to the world is good for everyone including YOU! Many people fail to realize how brightening someone else's day can improve theirs too. My challenge to you today is to compliment someone. See how you change their day in that moment. Wh...

Meet Dr. Uzondu Osuagwu.  As a trained Anesthesiologist, he now specializes in Pain Management.  There are quite a few gems to take away from this episode, but the one that stands out to me the most is his belief in perseverance. There's no quit in this doctor and that's the message he shares with you.   Get my children’s book Doc 2 Doc  HERE .   CLICK  HERE  TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON ITUNES...

The starting point to success is having mental clarity. We all get distracted from the billions of things in our day to day lives. These distractions cause a haziness in our minds. To become successful, you must have clarity of thought. You have to know what your gifts are, what your message to the world is, and how to get it out there to serve others. That's what clarity is about. CLICK  HERE  TO...

The most productive people in the world know how to connect with others.  John Maxwell says, "everyone communicates, few people connect."  My challenge to you this week is to increase your productivity by learning how to intentionally connect with others.  Make a new friend today.   #MaximizeMonday   CLICK  HERE  TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON ITUNES!   Premeds, Medical Students, and Doctors, Joi...