As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to share the story of Dr. Patrice Smith, aka “The UnOrthoDoc”. As a Howard University College of Dentistry trained Orthodontist, she has done an amazing job of excelling in her field while broadening her own horizons. In addition to opening her own practice, Dr. …
Let’s talk about autonomy. It is one of the 4 standard principles of medical ethics, and personally, it is my favorite. Thankfully medicine moved away from paternalism and is now actually seeking patient preference and informed decision making. What does autonomy really mean? What does it mean for patients? What does it mean for physicians …
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March is Women’s History Month!! We are celebrating by featuring a lineup of some pretty incredible people. Dr. Safiya Lyn-Lassiter is an Emergency Medicine Physician and graduate of Meharry Medical College. She talks about her experiences in the ER and how she has progressed to take on additional leadership positions within her facility. Dr. Lyn-Lassiter …
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March is Women’s History Month!! We are celebrating by featuring a lineup of some pretty incredible people. Dr. Safiya Lyn-Lassiter is an Emergency Medicine Physician and graduate of Meharry Medical College. She talks about her experiences in the ER and how she has progressed to take on additional leadership positions within her facility. Dr. Lyn-Lassiter …
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This week I am reviewing an article from the Journal of the American Medical Association, entitled, “Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines.” This incredibly thoughtful and comprehensive piece discussed some of the pros and cons that policy-makers must consider when decided when and if to implement COVID-19 Vaccine mandates. Key take away points include: 1. Currently the mRNA …
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This episode features Dr. Lydia Peters, a Physical Therapist. She discusses this amazing field and the positive effects she has on her patients. This episode is great for students interested in pursuing this degree path. Dr. Peters talks about the admissions process and the rigorous course-load and how she succeeded. TBDP is a volunteer passion project with …
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In this episode I continue the conversation I started with Dr. Darrell Gray. Deciding between private and academic medicine is a huge decision. There are pros and cons to each practice model. I talk about the significant need for Black physicians to pursue (or at least consider) careers in academic medicine. I review an op-ed …
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This week’s episode features Dr. Darrell Gray, a Gastroenterologist practicing at The Ohio State University. He is currently an Associate Professor and he explains what this academic title means. He breaks down the ranking system and talks about how to work towards promotion. Dr. Gray provides full disclosure of the hard work involved, which includes giving …
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This week I give an overview of the book Medical Apartheid by Harriet A. Washington. It gives a comprehensive history of Black America’s shocking mistreatment at the hands of the medical establishment. This is a must read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between African Americans and the healthcare system. …
In this episode we hear from Dr. Shani Scott, an Internal Medicine Physician and Assistant Program Director in New York City. We were classmates together at Howard University College of Medicine. After completing residency, Dr. Scott chose to practice in New York so that she could directly combat healthcare disparities in the Bronx. In this …
