All posts of Dr. Dale

Impacting Communities Beyond Medicine

When my oldest son was around 6, I became a basketball coach.  I grew up loving the sport, wanting to become a professional basketball player myself.  Obviously that didn’t work out, but I believe God had a better plan for me which I’m now living.  I took on coaching mostly to be present in my […]
2 years ago

Challenges Faced by Black Men In Medical School

Medical school can be a challenging and stressful experience for any student, but for black men, the challenges can be even greater. Despite efforts to increase diversity and inclusion in medical education, black men continue to face unique obstacles that can affect their academic success and overall well-being. In this blog, we’ll explore some of […]
2 years ago

The Power of Mentorship: Guiding the Next Generation

Mentorship is a powerful tool that can help individuals achieve their goals and reach their full potential. This is especially true in the field of medicine, where guidance and support from experienced professionals can make a significant difference in the career development of aspiring healthcare professionals. In particular, black men in white coats play a […]
3 years ago

Representation Matters: Why We Need More Black Men In White Coats

In 2013, I took a stand for something that I felt was incredibly important. It started as a simple video (that’s the image attached to this blog post) I made with my brother, a medical school buddy, and me on my cell phone. I called it Black Men In White Coats, and it was a […]
3 years ago

Med School In My 40s (Part 2)- Dr. Carl Allamby

We’re back with part 2. Former car mechanic, Dr. Carl Allamby definitely didn’t let anything stop him from achieving the dream he had suppressed since childhood. On part 2, he lets us know that although he had major challenges being the oldest in his med school class, the ONLY black male, and one of few […]
3 years ago

Car Mechanic to Medical Doctor at age 47 – Dr. Carl Allamby

What a story! Dr. Carl Allamby had a successful career as a business owner and master technician but couldn’t shake his childhood dream of becoming a doctor. It took a spark much later in life to remind him of this childhood dream and that was all she wrote. We learn what it took for him […]
3 years ago

Osteopathic Medicine Was Our Calling – Drs. Jeremy and Jermaine Hogstrom

The Hogstrom Twins, Jeremy and Jermaine are back for part 2. They share with us their journey through undergrad, why Ostheopathic medicine was the right path for them and how being chief internal medicine residents has shaped their lives. These young Docs have now completed their training and are already making waves. This was a […]
3 years ago

Meet the Twin Doctors – Drs. Jeremy and Jermaine Hogstrom

We had the great honor of sitting down with the Hogstrom twins! These young doctors are taking the internet by storm educating and entertaining the masses. We enjoyed learning what inspired both twins to pursue medicine and how they have supported one another during the process. They’ve got a very bright future ahead. IMPORTANT LINKS!!!!!! […]
3 years ago

I Had a 1.8 GPA & They Took a Chance on Me – Dr. Aaron Palmer

Growing up in poverty, not having the funds to pay for college, losing a father at an early age, and struggling to lift up a 1.8 GPA is a tall task for any premedical student. This is not the type of student typically accepted to medical school but all it took was 1 school to […]
3 years ago

I Flipped Cars to Get to Become a Neurosurgeon – Dr. Aaron Palmer

This story is unbelievable. Imagine a kid from humble beginnings in Akron, OH. Living with 6 other family members in a 2 bedroom house. Despite this, he was able to hustle hard to to bring up a 1.8 GPA and pay his way through college. Learn how he made ends meet and the integral role […]
3 years ago