Black Men In White Coats
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsBlack 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.
*Hosted and founded by Dale Okorodudu, MD.
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Dr. Maurice Sholas - The Renaissance Doc!
February 28, 2019 17:19 - 42 minutes - 58 MBDr. Maurice Sholas does it all! I like to call him the Renaissance Doc! He is a doctor, businessman, speaker, etc. etc. etc. In his own words, he is a "chief medical expert." In this episode, you'll hear tons of jewels for success! A good ol' boy with southern Louisiana roots, Dr. Sholas has traveled widely and been exposed to a variety of cultures. He is a trained Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation doctor, and also has a PhD. This man is doing it all!!! To learn more about Dr. Sholas...
Dr. Clarence Lee Jr- Persist Until You Succeed!
February 07, 2019 14:31 - 49 minutes - 51.1 MBDr. Clarence Lee Jr. is a physician, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. He is the author of the books "Persist" and "Well My Mom Says". Dr. Lee's journey has definitely been an interesting one. From living in rough areas to being a flight surgeon in the military, he's seen overcome a great many obstacles. You're in for a real treat on this episode. Learn more about Dr. Lee at http://clarenceleejr.com/ **Sign up for our podcast extra credit worksheet
Dr. Clarence Lee Jr- Persist Until You Succeed!
February 07, 2019 14:31 - 49 minutes - 51.1 MBDr. Clarence Lee Jr. is a physician, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. He is the author of the books "Persist" and "Well My Mom Says". Dr. Lee's journey has definitely been an interesting one. From living in rough areas to being a flight surgeon in the military, he's seen overcome a great many obstacles. You're in for a real treat on this episode. Learn more about Dr. Lee at http://clarenceleejr.com/ **Sign up for our podcast extra credit worksheets at: www.BlackMenInWhiteCoa...
Dr. Jason Campbell - I Ended Up Where I'm Supposed to Be!
January 31, 2019 18:52 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBMeet Dr. Jason Campbell, an anesthesiology resident who as he puts it, "ended up where he is supposed to be." Dr. Campbell had many bumps along his journey in medicine, some of which made him think his dream would never come to fruition. But with perseverance, it did! Check out his journey to medicine! Connect with Dr. Campbell on Instagram @jc_of_the_dc **Sign up for our podcast extra credit worksheets at: www.BlackMenInWhiteCoats.org/worksheets **If you’re a black male clinician with ...
Sean Brown - I'm The Only Black Man In My Med School Class!
January 24, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBMeet future Dr. Sean Brown. He is the only black male medical student in his class. You heard that right, the only one! But that's not stopping. As a matter of fact, he has overcome so much that that may be the least of his battles. Check out his journey to medicine! Registration for the Black Men In White Coats Summit is now open. Learn more at www.BlackMenInWhiteCoats.org/summit **Sign up for our podcast extra credit worksheets at: www.BlackMenInWhiteCoats.org/worksheets **If you’...
Meet Dr. Darrell Gray, II - Faith & Perseverance
January 18, 2019 19:42 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBMeet Dr. Darrell Gray, II, a gastroenterologist with a heart to help the next generation. Dr. Gray has an awesome story of perseverance based in faith. He had many ups and downs along his journey to medicine but through it all, one verse remained with him "for I know the plans I have for you!" Keep up with Dr. Gray on Twitter: @DMGrayMD Registration for the Black Men In White Coats Summit is now open. Learn more at
Meet Dr. Darrell Gray, II - Faith & Perseverance
January 18, 2019 19:42 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBMeet Dr. Darrell Gray, II, a gastroenterologist with a heart to help the next generation. Dr. Gray has an awesome story of perseverance based in faith. He had many ups and downs along his journey to medicine but through it all, one verse remained with him "for I know the plans I have for you!" Keep up with Dr. Gray on Twitter: @DMGrayMD Registration for the Black Men In White Coats Summit is now open. Learn more at www.BlackMenInWhiteCoats.org/summit **Sign up for our podcast extra c...
Dr. Brian H. Williams - Transitioning From The Military to Trauma Surgery
January 09, 2019 14:19 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBDr. Brian Williams is the host of the popular podcast Race, Violence, & Medicine. Many of you may know him as the doctor who cared for many victims in the Dallas Police Shooting, however there's so much more to him than that. Dr. Williams is a trauma surgeon who left a career in the military to pursue a career in medicine. In this episode, he walks us through that journey. Learn more about Dr. Williams on his website www.BrianWilliamsMD.com. Registration for the Black Men In White Co...
Dr. Brian J. Dixon - A Psychiatrist on a Mission to Fix Healthcare!
December 14, 2018 04:03 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBDr. Brian Dixon's has come a long way. Growing up poor allowed him to gain perspective on what a great doctor should be. He now desires to become the doctor that he always dreamed of being. In this episode, you'll learn how Dr. Dixon refused to let his circumstances shape limit his opportunities. He is now a successful physician, author, and business owner. Learn more about Dr. Dixon at: https://www.drbriandixon.com/ Registration for the Black Men In White Coats Summit is now open. Learn m...
Dr. Nii Darko aka The Podcast Boss! - Trauma Surgeon
December 06, 2018 15:25 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBDr. Nii Darko (or the podcast boss as I like to call him) needs no introduction. He is the host of the top ranked podcast, Docs Outside The Box (http://www.docsotb.com/). Dr. Darko came up from the projects to become a high respected surgeon and businessman. In this episode of Black Men In White Coats, he shares his journey and the explains how his passions led him to success! Follow him on twitter: @drniidarko Registration for the Black Men In White Coats Summit is now open. Learn more at w...
Meet Dr. Adeleke Adesina - Emergency Medicine
November 29, 2018 13:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBMany of you may know Dr. Adeleke Adesina as one of the greatest test prep teachers around. Yes, he is the founder of FTP Lectures, but did you know his struggle to get to where he is today? He was told no multiple times but continued to fight for what he wanted. Dr. Adesina crossed the ocean and once he got here, refused to accept anything other than what he came for! Learn more about FTP Lectures here: https://www.ftplectures.com/
Meet Dr. Cedrek McFadden - Colorectal Surgeon
November 15, 2018 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBDr. Cedrek McFadden is a real thought leader! He knew from a young age that he wanted to be a medical doctor. What I like most about his journey to medicine is his absolute love for the field. At every stage, his passion for medicine is evident. Starting with his desire to help his grandmother as a very young age, to watching surgeries on TLC, this passion drove him to success! Learn more about Dr. McFadden on his personal website at: http://cedrekmd.com. Registration for the Black Men In ...
Meet Dr. Jason Robinson - No Excuses!
November 08, 2018 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBMeet Dr. Jason Robinson! We know that parental involvement is one of the biggest factors in children growing up to be successful. Well, Dr. Robinson grew up without a dad and his mother died during medical school. Still, he has become a successful physician. What's your excuse? If he can do it, you can too! Believe!
Meet Dr. Andre Campbell - Trauma Surgeon
November 01, 2018 11:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBDr. Andre Campbell is an accomplished trauma surgeon and a mentor to many physicians of all backgrounds. Many of you may know him as the surgeon who lead the trauma team during the Summer 2018 YouTube shooting. On this episode, you'll get an inside peak at his upbringing and the things along the journey that developed him to become one of America's greatest! We need your support to impact the lives of our youth! Please Click HERE to Support the Black Men In White Coats Teen Summit Which...
Meet Dr. Stephen Noble
October 25, 2018 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBIf you think you're a rarity, consider this; Dr. Stephen Noble was one of 2 black male cardiothoracic surgeons in the U.S. Navy. Needless to say, that can certainly make a person feel lonely. However, he thrived and served our country with honor. Through it all, he relied on 4 things: Faith, Mentorship, Perseverance, and Preparation! We need your support to impact the lives of our youth! Please Click HERE to Support the Black Men In White Coats Teen Summit Which Will Be Held On Fe...
Meet Emmanuel McNeely
October 18, 2018 11:30 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBFocus! Emmanuel McNeely has been eagle eye focused on achieving his dream. He has lived his own "Pursuit of HappYness". Challenge after challenge, he stuck in there and overcame! Now, Manny Mac, as many like to call him, is a 2nd year medical student on his way to achieving his dream. We need your support to impact the lives of our youth! Please Click HERE to Support the Black Men In White Coats Teen Summit Which Will Be Held On February 16, 2019! Subscribe to this podcast o...
Meet Dr. Byron Jasper
October 11, 2018 11:30 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBDr. Byron Jasper has been one of my great friends since 2002! He's a family medicine doctor and an absolutely amazing mentor. In this episode, Dr. Jasper discusses things that many of his friends from college and medical school didn't know. He shares how he overcame one of the most difficult times in his life! Now, he's one of America's greatest! We need your support to impact the lives of our youth! Please Click HERE to Support the Black Men In White Coats Teen Summit! Su...
Meet Dr. David Kabithe
October 04, 2018 11:00 - 14 minutes - 19.2 MBEnvironment is key to success. Dr. David Kabithe is evidence of this. In this episode of Black Men In White Coats, we here how Dr. Kabithe went from being labeled as an underachiever, to graduating at the top of his class and becoming an outstanding surgeon! Subscribe to this podcast on Google or iTunes. **Sign up for our podcast extra credit worksheets at: www.BlackMenInWhiteCoats.org/worksheets **If you’re a black male clinician/scientist, we’d love to hear your story. Email u...
Meet Dr. Steve Spencer
September 27, 2018 12:30 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBOne day while working in the emergency room, Dr. Steve Spencer was curious to know how many patients and their family members had on something with a confederate flag. He decided to count. It turns out that 20% of them did. Imaging being a black man and the only doctor in an ER where 1 in 5 patients walk in wearing a confederate flag item. How would that make you feel? Would it affect your practice? Check out how Dr. Spencer handles it.
Dr. Lamar Hasbrouck - Black Men In White Coats
September 20, 2018 13:00 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBWhat is up family! This week, I'm excited to feature Dr. Lamar Hasbrouck on Black Men In White Coats. As he puts it, Dr. Hasbrouck was raised in a "deficit" environment and had to fight his way to success. In the end, he came out on top. This man is a LEADER! He's done it all. He's been a professor, researcher, Director of a state health department, author, etc. To learn more about him and his book (G Street Lion), visits www.drlamarmd.org. Subscribe to this podcast on Google or...
Meet Dr. Michael Kelso & Hear His Story!
September 13, 2018 11:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MB"It's possible!" These are the words of encouragement from Dr. Michael Kelso. He is a practicing gastroenterologist who has overcome much to make his dream a reality. Dr. Kelso's mother died when he was just 10 years old and that perhaps was the event most responsible for shaping his future. Connect with Dr. Kelso on twitter @DrKelso. **Sign up for our podcast extra credit worksheets at: www.BlackMenInWhiteCoats.org/worksheets **If you're a black male clinician/scientist, w...
Welcome to Black Men in White Coats's Podcast!
August 31, 2018 01:27 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBWelcome to the podcast for Black Men in White Coats. In this episode, I'll be introducing the podcast and providing my "why" for making it. Ultimately, our goal is to give black male clinicians a place to tell their stories and inspire others. At the same time, we hope to paint a positive narrative for black males! Each episode (except this one) will have a worksheet to accompany it. These worksheets are designed for 2nd - 12th graders. You can find them at www.BlackMenInWhiteCoats.o...
Ep 1: Welcome to Black Men in White Coats's Podcast!
August 31, 2018 01:27 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBWelcome to the podcast for Black Men in White Coats. In this episode, I'll be introducing the podcast and providing my "why" for making it. Ultimately, our goal is to give black male clinicians a place to tell their stories and inspire others. At the same time, we hope to paint a positive narrative for black males! Each episode (except this one) will have a worksheet to accompany it. These worksheets are designed for 2nd - 12th graders. You can find them at www.BlackMenInWhiteCoats.o...