blog PodcastApril 24, 2024

The Healing Power of Prayer In Medicine: Dr. Emmanuel McNeely

Meet the Praying Doctor. Emmanuel McNeely shares his journey from being a class clown to becoming a surgeon. He recounts the craziest thing he’s seen as a surgeon and emphasizes the importance of exposure and seeing successful black people in positive roles. He talks about his childhood, being involved in the church, and playing the drums. He discusses his decision to pursue medicine and the challenges he faced in college, including learning how to study and time management. He also highlights the importance of being proactive and taking risks to pursue opportunities. Dr. Emmanuel McNeely shares his journey of perseverance and faith in becoming a doctor. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one thing at a time and prioritizing the essential tasks. He discusses the decision-making process in choosing a medical school and the significance of community and mentorship. Dr. McNeely also highlights the challenges he faced as a minority student in medical school and the power of faith and prayer in his practice. He shares his passion for surgery and the satisfaction of seeing patients recover. Finally, he discusses the role of social media in sharing his experiences and spreading positivity and love.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Craziest Thing Seen as a Surgeon
03:07 Welcome to Medicine Moment and Handling Challenges
08:27 Childhood and Influences
13:14 Being the Shortest in the Family and Sibling Dynamics
16:23 College Decision and Pursuing Opportunities
22:05 Being Proactive and Taking Risks
24:03 The Power of Focus and Prioritization
25:01 Choosing the Right Medical School
26:17 Overcoming Challenges as a Minority Student
32:41 Learning How to Study in Medical School
34:09 The Role of Faith and Prayer in Medicine
43:29 The Praying Doctor: Using Social Media to Share Experiences

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BOOKS BY DR. DALE:

Diverse Medicine: https://www.amazon.com/Diverse-Medicine-Building-Stronger-Healthier/dp/B0CY5QTPK8

How to Raise a Doctor https://www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Doctor-Wisdom-Parents-ebook/dp/B07F62JMCP

A Doctor’s Guide to Self-Publishing https://book.authorandexpert.com/

Black Men in White Coats: 100 Rules for Success https://www.amazon.com/Black-Men-White-Coats-Success/dp/1674109253