Cobb & Company: Leadership & Mentorship in Addressing Health Disparities

OVERVIEW: This episode honors the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr., featuring Dr. Randall C. Morgan Jr., President, Montague Cobb Institute, with Dr. Roger Mitchell Jr. and Dr. Leon McDougall reflecting on his leadership and lasting influence on health justice. Speakers discuss Reverend Jackson’s strategic vision—his 10-point plan and the COVID-19 Public Health Manifesto—his advoca...

Dr. Selwyn Rogers Jr. recounts his journey to establish an adult Level I trauma center at the University of Chicago Medicine, driven by high-profile tragedies, community advocacy, and a vision to treat trauma as a chronic public-health issue rather than a single event. He describes the center’s launch, the role of hospital systems and community partnerships, hospital-based violence prevention, and...

In this episode Dr. Marshall Chin discusses how AI and predictive algorithms are reshaping healthcare, and how bias can harm marginalized patients. He explains real-world examples of racial bias in clinical tools, the challenges of opaque “black box” models, and the need for transparency. Dr. Chin outlines five guiding principles—problem choice, data quality, explainability, community involvement,...

In this episode of Cobb & Co, the institutes President Dr. Randall Morgan speaks with Nina Uzoigwe, an MD/PhD candidate at NYU and SNMA leader, about her journey from Brooklyn to cardiac research and clinical care. They discuss the MD/PhD pathway, Nina’s RISE UP summer program that exposes high school students to physician-scientist careers, and the importance of representation, mentorship, an...

Episode 16 of Cobb & Company features Dr. Brenda Jamerson, CEO and founder of iSimcha Health, in a conversation with host Rolf Taylor. Dr. Jamerson shares how AI-powered tools like ResearchLinQ are transforming the way clinical trial information is translated into plain language and how people can be connected to studies that align with their location and personal health goals. Fresh from spea...

In this episode, Rolf Taylor (Cobb Institute) interviews renowned cardiac surgeon and AI expert Dr. Hassan Tetteh about ways that artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare, research, and the workforce, and it's origins in military applications.  Drawing on his 25-year naval career, surgical background, and work with the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, Dr. Tetteh discusses AI’s potentia...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Cobb and Company, the podcast of the W. Montague Cobb Institute. Hosted by Cobb Institute President & CEO Dr. Randall Morgan, this episode features a captivating discussion with Dr. Maisha Standifer from the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine. Dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of the Satcher Health Leadership...

In this enlightening episode of Cobb and Company, hosts Rolf Taylor and Jasmyne Lott are joined by Dr. Maisha Standifer, Director of Population Health at the Satcher Health Leadership Institute. With over 15 years of expertise, Dr. Standifer discusses her journey as a medical anthropologist and her transformative work addressing structural barriers in HIV care within Southern Black communities. Dr...

Welcome to this episode of Cobb and Company, the podcast of the W. Montague Cobb Health Institute, recorded live at the National Medical Association Annual Convention in New York. Join Dr. Christina E. Stevens, Director of Operations for the Cobb Institute, as she discusses the crucial role of mentorship in enhancing diversity and representation within the healthcare workforce. In this fun and ins...

In this episode of Cobb & Company, series producer Rolf Taylor speaks with Dr. Joseph Mikhael, the Chief Medical Officer of the International Myeloma Foundation, about the significant disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of multiple myeloma, especially within African-American communities. Recorded at the National Medical Association Annual Assembly, Dr. Mikhael shares insights into the g...

In this inspiring episode of Cobb and Company, recorded live at the National Medical Association Annual Convention in New York, host Rolf Taylor sits down with the remarkable Reverend Dr. Lucy Perez. Dr. Perez, a former president of the National Medical Association and a former director of the NAACP, shares her journey from her early career in New York's public health sector advocating for communi...

Join us in this in-depth episode as Rolf Taylor, producer of the podcast series, converses with Dr. Lisa Merritt at the National Medical Association Annual Assembly. Dr. Merritt, based in Sarasota, Florida, shares her journey as the first physiatrist on the podcast and delves into her impactful work as the Founder and Executive Director of the Multicultural Health Institute. Dr. Merritt discusses...

In this foundational episode, Dr. Randall Morgan, an esteemed orthopedic surgeon and the President and CEO of the W. Montague Cobb Institute, engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Alvin Crawford, the former Board Chair of the W. Montague Cobb NMA Health Institute. Recorded at the National Medical Association Annual Convention, the dialogue offers insights spanning eight decades of Dr. Cra...

In this enlightening episode of Cobb & Company, the podcast of the Montague Cobb Health Institute, hosted by Rolf Taylor, our guest is Dr. Winston Price, M.D., FAAP, Chief Information & Technology Officer, delves into the transformative impact of the Cobb Scholars Program. Designed to foster diversity in healthcare research, the program aims to empower young healthcare professionals by pro...

In this insightful episode of Cobb and Company, Dr. Randall Morgan, President and CEO of the W. Montague Cobb Health Institute, welcomes Dr. Richard Allen Williams, a pioneering figure in medicine and advocate for diversity and equity. The episode delves into the history and impact of influential mentors like Dr. W. Montague Cobb, and highlights the importance of preserving their legacy. Dr. Morga...

In this episode of Cobb & Company, recorded live at the National Medical Association Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly in New York, Dr. Randall Morgan, President and CEO of the W. Montague Cobb Health Institute, sits down with Dr. Geoffrey Young from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). They discuss the AAMC's new strategic action plan aimed at diversifying the healthca...

Dr. Cedric Bright has been described colleagues as a resident-recruitment “secret weapon" because of his passion - and how difficult it is to turn him down. He has been involved in college admissions since his early career, helping recruit students during his residency at Brown University. Join us as Dr. Bright discusses his journey from Brown to Duke University, the Durham VA, and the Brody Schoo...

In this insightful episode of Cobb & Company, Dr. Randall Morgan, President and CEO of the W. Montague Cobb Institute, hosts an engaging discussion on the transformative power of mentorship in the medical field. Recorded live at the 2024 NMA Convention and Scientific Assembly in New York, Dr. Morgan is joined by Dr. Lynne Holden and Dr. Dexter Frederick, two distinguished leaders who share the...

The supreme court opinion on affirmative action over a year ago brought challenges to pipelines and pathways programs. During that time additional legislation has also closed offices of DEI. Outgoing NMA President Dr. Yolanda Lawson discusses the implications of a changed environment during a discussion at the NMA 2024 Convention and Scientific Assembly with Dr. Randall Morgan, President and CEO o...

Immerse yourself in the insightful wisdom of Dr. Rodney Hood and Dr. Randall Morgan as they explore critical facets of health equity, inclusive business alliances, and the role of community-based programs in healthcare. In this episode, we delve into the framework of The W. Montague Cobb Institute and how it spearheads initiatives to combat racial and ethnic health disparities and tackle racism in...