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Student Doctor Hillmann 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 […]

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 […]

Meet Dr. Ray Wurapa, orthopedic surgeon and founder of TruCoulourBandages.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 […]

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. […]

Meet my mentee, student doctor Aaron Dotson.  This ladies and gentlemen is an amazing episode!  You’ll definitely want to listed to it all!  If you saw me on the Today Show, Aaron is the student who was with me.  Great guy who will be an awesome medical doctor in a few short months.  Aaron has […]

Meet Student Doctor Brian Fowler.  This young man is amazing.  He didn’t meet a black doctor until is 20s and had never even considered the career.  Now he’s in medical school.  I’ve known Student Dr. Fowler for a few years now and am extremely impressed with his grit.  The take home message from this episode […]

Meet Dr. Ike Onyedika.  He’s a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who loves working with kids.  This doctor chose the right field.  As he puts it, he could, “never get angry about coming in at night to help kids.”  Dr. Onyedika also has a unique appreciation for community.  Throughout this episode, you’ll hear him referring to concepts […]

Meet Student Doctor Foreman.  This is one excellent guy!  I’ve had the honor of getting to know him a little when he shadowed me in the hospital.  I love a lot of things about this episode, but what stands out most is Justin’s humility.  He comes across as a very humble young man with tons […]

Dr. Robert Amajoyi is more than a doctor, he’s a man of vision.  As a general surgeon, he doesn’t limit his life’s possibilities to the operating room.  This man aims to excel at life.  Among the reasons I love this episode is his passion for personal development.  As an individual who spends a lot of […]