The Black Med Connect Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Is there a more pressing issue in the medical field today than the challenging landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion? Join us as we explore this crucial topic with the thought-provoking insights of Dr. Darin Latimore. We tackle the backlash against diversity work and share strategic wisdom to confront this resistance. The conversation also unveils the impact of these chang...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode of the B-MED Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Darin Latimore, Chief Diversity Officer at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Latimore offers aspiring medical students essential tips for crafting standout applications, focusing on the power of mentorship and clarity when writing your personal statement.👨🏾‍⚕️🧑🏾‍⚕️ Dr. Latimore goes beyond application advice, delvi...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the world of Integrative Medicine in part two of this week's conversation with Rev. Dr. Shakira Sanchez-Collins. 🩺🎙️ As a primary care Internal Medicine physician and an Integrative Medicine specialist at Northwestern School of Medicine, she's a true healthcare trailblazer. Join us as she describes her daily medical practice, highlights her community connectio...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how faith can intertwine with the medical field? Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of Rev. Dr. Shakira Sanchez Collins, aka Dr. Shakira. She is an Internal Medicine-Integrative Medicine physician at Northwestern School of Medicine and an Associate pastor at St. James AME Church in Chicago, IL. 🎙️👩🏾‍⚕️ In this episode of the B-MED podcast, she opens u...

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating continuation of Dr. Robert Gause-Wills' conversation on the Black Med Connect Podcast, delve deeper into his transformative story. 🎙️Uncover the challenges he faced as a Black male medical student on the road to becoming an intern, his bold approach to residency interviews, and the significance of his personal story in selecting the right combined Internal...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Dr. Robert Gause-Wills, a phenomenal Internal Medicine-Psychiatry resident with a story that's both inspiring, triumphant, and enlightening. 🎙️👨🏾‍⚕️Hear his story of resilience, perseverance, and dedication as he navigates the challenging fields of medicine and personal health. From his passion for science and original interest in performance arts medicine to his secon...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for part two of our captivating conversation with Dr. Jessica Young, an exceptional pediatrician and preventive medicine specialist. She shares her remarkable journey as a pediatric resident, revealing her passion for a specialty that isn’t widely discussed, preventive medicine. She dives into how it has profoundly influenced her ability to make a lasting impact on communi...

Send us Fan Mail How do you turn your dreams of becoming a pediatrician into reality? Join us as we chat with Dr. Jessica Young, a primary care pediatrician, and expert in prevention at UNC School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC.  She shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a smaller community in rural North Carolina to the world of pediatrics. Hear how a pediatrician in Greensboro became a...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could seamlessly balance medical school, public health interests, and research experiences? Join me this week as I chat with future Dr. Antoinette Charles from Duke University School of Medicine, who shares her fascinating journey doing just that. We dive into how Duke's curriculum allows for a focused pre-clinical year and a very focused second year on clinical r...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on the Black Med Connect Podcast for an enlightening episode as host Dr. Jasmine Weiss delves into the inspiring journey of future doctor Antoinette Charles. As a current medical student at Duke University School of Medicine, she is also pursuing a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Health Policy at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Pu...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could learn life-saving skills while also making a difference in underserved communities all around the world? Join us for part II of our conversation with Dr. Mobola Kukoyi, founder of the MK Foundation and practicing emergency medicine physician. Dr. Kukoyi shares her unwavering passion for global health initiatives and capacity building, particularly in West African...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the B-MED podcast, discover the exciting world of Emergency Medicine with our incredible guest, Dr. Mobola Kukoyi, an emergency medicine attending and founder of the M Kukoyi Foundation in Illinois. Dr. Kukoyi shares her inspiring journey from aspiring OBGYN to embracing the flexibility and adaptability of Emergency Medicine and how it has shaped her life and work. To...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Dr. Jasmine Weiss in part two of an insightful conversation with Dr. Xavier Williams, a dedicated third-year pediatric resident.🎙️ In this episode of the  @blackmedconnect   Dr. Williams shares his intern year experience, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. From navigating the transition from medical school to residency to deal...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Dr. Xavier Williams takes us on an incredible journey of courage and perseverance on his road to becoming a pediatric resident at the UNC-Chapel Hill Pediatric Residency Program. From his memorable experience in pathology at just 15 years old to overcoming obstacles and setbacks, Dr. Williams' determination never wavered. Join us as he shares his inspiring story and provid...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Did you know that there are different ways to deliver care as a Family Medicine physician? Have you experienced burnout as an early career attending? Learn what pushed Dr. Chelsea Mooreland to pursue an innovative approach in medicine, starting a direct primary care practice. In Part 2 of our episode, Dr. Mooreland discusses different types of Family Medicine residency programs...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered a career in Family medicine? In this action-packed episode of the Black Med Connect podcast, host Dr. Jasmine Weiss interviews Dr. Chelsea Mooreland, a phenomenal family medicine physician who founded her own medical practice called Life Cycle Direct Primary Care in Columbus, Ohio. 👩🏾‍⚕️ Dr. Mooreland shares her journey to medicine, which didn't sta...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare for a dose of laughter, inspiration, and wisdom for Part 2 of The Chief Episode! 🚀 Join the dynamic team of black physicians and physicians in training on the B-MED Podcast, hosted by the incredible Dr. Jasmine Weiss, alongside her guests, phenomenal chief residents: Dr. Shenell Reynolds, Dr. Christel Wekon-Kemeni, and Dr. Kristen Solomon. 🩺💼 Whether you're a fourt...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Black Med Connect Podcast, your new favorite source of inspiration and laughs! Join your host, the fabulous Dr. Jasmine Weiss, as she dives into the world of medicine and introduces you to some of the most inspiring Black physicians and physicians in training. This week's guests are not only phenomenal chief residents from pediatric residency programs but also...

Send us Fan Mail Join host, Dr. Jasmine Weiss as she explores the inspiring stories of Black physicians and medical trainees at the intersection of medicine, culture, and innovation on the Black Med Connect (B-Med) podcast. Dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the physician workforce, this podcast addresses the unique challenges faced by Black doctors, medical students, residents, and...