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Black Men in White Coats podcast is dedicated to telling the stories of black male clinicians. Our goal is to inspire others to pursue careers in healthcare, and to promote a positive narrative for black men overall. By allowing black male clinicians to tell their stories, we aim to touch minds and touch hearts.

From The Prison Cell to The PhD – Dr. Stanley Andrisse

Can you get any more inspired than this??? Straight out of Ferguson, MO, Dr. Andrisse was a product of the streets. It didn’t take long before he was caught in the school to prison pipeline. Unfortunately, this was the expectation placed on him and the story could’ve ended there BUT…. Your boy found a way […]

My Brother’s Keeper – Student Doctors Kyle & Kendall Lewis

 No you aren’t seeing double… We had the honor of hearing from twin brothers, Kendall and Kyle Lewis on today’s BMWC episode. These brothers dropped gem after gem after gem! From their early years in Slidell and New Orleans Louisiana, we learn just how invaluable their village was. These brothers held each other accountable […]

Staying Authentic In Medicine – Future Dr. Noah Thomas

Today, you’ll meet one of the most authentic student doctors out there. Long hair dont care! Hear how he maneuvered life growing up surrounded by gangs and how his family kept him in line. You’ll see why he chose to pursue medicine over an athletic career. Student Doctor Noah has a number of gems for […]

Why Not Do It All? – Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald

She’ll have you smiling, laughing, and no doubt leave you inspired. It’s the one and only, Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald (AKA Dr. Everywoman)! You get to hear her story from the southside of Chicago, to Xavier University and back to Chi-town. See how shes been successful not only as an Ob/Gyn but as a mother, […]

Steppin Out The Mud – Dr. Kristopher Stepps

It’s your mama ‘n ’em favorite doctor, Stepps MD!!!! Talk about perseverance and grit! Straight out of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Dr. Stepps had to get it out the mud. Life threw him a number of curve balls that ultimately helped him find his purpose. He had to pick himself up from very dark places on […]

This Is What Mentoring Is All About – Dr. Dale

        What does it take to be a mentor and what should a mentee be searching for in a mentor? Dr. Dale shares the origin of the word mentor on this episode and reminds us that the next Virtual Mentoring Lunch is Saturday, June 26th at 12pm EST. CLICK HERE to register […]

How Television Made Me a Better Doctor! – Dr. Tyeese Gaines

        Dr. Tyeese Gaines (AKA Dr. Ty) is well known for carving out her own path in life. She pursued her first love, Medicine becoming a board certified Emergency Physician BUT would you believe she did all this while pursuing a master and career in Journalism!?! Learn how she has blended the […]

Should Black Men Be Accepted With Lower Scores

          Our question this week is: “Should underrepresented minorities with lower MCAT scores be considered higher because they are minorities?” IMPORTANT LINKS!!!!!! If you’re a clinician with a great journey to share, we’d love to have you on the podcast. Email us at Podcast@BlackMenInWhiteCoats.org Stay updated by getting on our mailing list […]