In episode six of The Black Doctors Podcast, I chat with Dr. Brent Stephens, an orthopedic surgeon specialized in shoulder and upper arm surgery. A heavily recruited collegiate athlete, he pursued a rigorous academic schedule in college that allowed him to pivot into a career in healthcare. Dr. Stephens talks about the importance of mentorship in helping students avoid potholes in the road to academic success. He candidly discusses episodes of prejudice and discrimination encountered during his career and how he worked through these obstacles. Are you or anyone you know interested in orthopedic surgery? Listen and learn about Dr. Stephens day-to-day practice as a surgeon. He talks about financial pitfalls to avoid as a resident and new attending. These tips are applicable to students of all disciplines. Finally, we wrap up by discussing the Young Doctors DC a non-profit organization for at-risk youth that Brent co-founded during residency. Listen and share. Subscribe so you will be among the first to receive weekly episodes. If you like what you hear, please leave a rating or comment. TBDP is a volunteer passion project with the goal of inspiring all who listen. In-house music and audio production, so any ideas for improvements or suggestions for future guests are welcome. Thank you so much for listening.
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