I am so excited to share this episode featuring my co-worker and favorite neurosurgeon, Dr. Venita Simpson. She starts this episode by describing a typical day in her life as a practicing surgeon, how she balances her time between a busy clinic and operating room. Dr. Simpson shares her journey of matching into this incredibly …
TBDP S2:E14 Black Girl Magic: A Day in the Life of A Neurosurgeon Read More »
This episode features Dr. Eddie Miller, an Obstetrician/Gynecologist who specialized in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. He is a rising star in the world of academic medicine. He was a brand-new intern during my last year at Howard University College of Medicine, however, I still remember his passion for the field. After finishing residency, Dr. Miller completed an …
TBDP S2:E13 Obstetrician Treating High-Risk Pregnancies and Health Care Disparities Read More »
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Beti Asnake, and Anesthesiologist practicing in California. She talks about her pathway into medicine and the specialty of anesthesiology. Originally from Ethiopia, Dr. Beti came to the US at a young age and progressed through the challenges of learning a new culture and navigating the process of …
TBDP S2E12 Anesthesiologist Combats COVID19 and Barriers to Health Equity Read More »
This Veterans Day we are saluting the women and men that have sacrificed so much in service to our country. We are privileged to feature Dr. Antonio Webb, who enlisted in the Air Force and served for 8 years, including a 5 month deployment to Iraq. Dr. Webb’s life has taken many twists and turns …
TBDP S2:E11 Overcoming the Odds. An Airman’s Journey to Becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon Read More »
In this Veterans Day episode of The Black Doctors Podcast, I chat with Naval Officer Lieutenant Junior Grade Paige Monk. She is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and a student aviator (soon to be helicopter pilot.) She talks about her daily life in flight school and the intense studying she must do to …
This incredible episode features Dr. Nii Darko, a Trauma Surgeon, entrepreneur and veteran podcaster. He is the host and creator of “Docs Outside The Box“, a podcast that tells stories of ordinary physicians doing extraordinary things. After 4 years, this podcast is quickly approaching 1 million downloads. We talk about the Three M’s he provides …
TBDP S2:E9 Docs Outside The Box: Realizing Your Fullest Potential Read More »
