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In this episode of the Black Men in White Coats podcast, Dr. Dale Okorodudu discusses his personal experiences with burnout and the recent federal mandates affecting DEI programs. He emphasizes the importance of community work and mentorship in medicine, expressing concern over the impact of fear-driven decisions on diversity initiatives. Dr. Okorodudu calls for a […]

Dr. Dale interviews Dr. Earl Chism, a pediatric resident at UCSF, about his experiences in medicine and his journey to becoming a doctor. They discuss the intensity of witnessing a code, the difference between seeing medicine on TV versus experiencing it in person, and the responsibility that comes with wearing a long white coat. They […]

Dr. Victor Ukwu shares his journey in healthcare, including his time in residency and his experience at Meharry Medical College. He discusses his welcome to medicine moment and the impact of his program director on his training. Dr. Ukwu also opens up about the struggles he faced in his educational journey, including failing out of […]

Memphis, TN’s 6th annual Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit was a huge success! Shout out to Baptist Memorial for being an awesome partner and host! 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 […]

In this conversation, Dr. Dale and Terry Everett discuss Terry’s journey into medicine, his experiences growing up, and his unique approach to using hip hop to educate and inspire the next generation. They also touch on the impact of family, the challenges of pursuing a medical career, and the potential for turning Terry’s educational raps […]

Dr. Darnell Gordon, an emergency medicine doctor, shares his experiences and insights in this conversation. He recounts a memorable case of a young patient with a brain mass who rapidly deteriorated, highlighting the unpredictable nature of emergency medicine. Dr. Gordon discusses his journey to becoming a doctor, which began with a mission trip that sparked […]

Dr. Cedric Bright shares stories from his healthcare career and his childhood, highlighting the importance of forgiveness and mental health. He recalls a fishing accident where his brother got a fishing hook caught in his ear and the need for quick medical attention. Dr. Bright also discusses the challenges he faced as a Black student […]

This doctor can sing!!! Dr. Gerard Hills shares his journey as a medical doctor and singer. He recounts his welcome to medicine moment and the importance of education in his household. Dr. Hills discusses the challenges of pursuing both medicine and music and the lack of exposure in the music industry. He also shares his […]

Meet the legendary mentor of medicine, Dr. Ellis Ingram. Dr. Ingram has guided numerous young men and women on their journeys to become doctors and beyond. In this episode, he shares his own story about his drive to become a doctor, the struggles along the way, and what drives him to be one of the […]

Norman Harris II is FUNNY! In this episode, Norman shares the craziest thing he’s seen in the field of medicine, which was assisting in a trauma thoracotomy. They discuss Norman’s journey from being a funny kid to pursuing medicine and his experiences at Howard University, an HBCU. Norman emphasizes the importance of forging your own […]