blog PodcastApril 10, 2024

The People’s Cardiologist: Dr. Eddie Hackler III

Dr. Eddie Hackler III is quickly becoming the “People’s Cardiologist”. With a growing presence on social media, he’s educating society at large about preventing heart disease. In this episode, he shares a story of a 22-year-old COVID patient with a 10% ejection fraction who was successfully treated and recovered. He discusses his journey to becoming a cardiologist and the impact of his upbringing and family support. Dr. Hackler also talks about his time at Bowling Green State University, his decision to pledge Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, and the challenges of balancing pre-med coursework and fraternity commitments. Dr. Eddie Hackler III shares his journey from being a pre-med student to becoming a cardiologist. He emphasizes the importance of making decisions that align with one’s goals and values, regardless of societal expectations. He discusses the challenges he faced, such as a low MCAT score, and how he persevered to achieve his dream of becoming a doctor. Dr. Hackler also highlights the significance of attending an HBCU medical school, where he found a supportive and nurturing environment. He advocates for health equity and uses social media to disseminate information and educate the public about preventive measures for heart disease.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Craziest Thing Seen as a Cardiologist
02:46 Welcome to Medicine Moment
05:05 Growing Up in Cleveland
08:00 Academic and Educational Tone
10:59 Decision to Become a Doctor
11:58 Realization to Help People
14:55 Dreams of Going Pro in Track
20:49 Pledging Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
24:49 Choosing the Right Time to Join a College Organization
26:05 Overcoming Challenges in the Pre-Med Process
28:07 Transitioning from a PWI to an HBCU
29:36 The Benefits of Attending an HBCU Medical School
33:46 Reflecting on the HBCU Experience
36:30 The Importance of Health Equity
43:38 Choosing Internal Medicine and UT Southwestern
46:06 Why Cardiology?
48:36 Passion for Health Equity and Using Social Media
54:20 BMWC Podcast Outro