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TBDP S1:E8 Family, Medicine and Jollof Rice: The Life of Doctor Curtis O

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Episode eight of The Black Doctors Podcast features Dr. Curtis Okpara, an Internal Medicine Hospitalist. He is a Houston native and first-generation Nigerian-American. Dr. Okpara presents yet another view of life as an Internal Medicine Hospitalist. In this episode, Dr. Curtis gives details about his week-on/week-off schedule as a Hospitalist. He talks about his path …

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TBDP S1:E7 Flint Native Finds JOY in Medicine, Entrepreneurship and Financial Freedom

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Episode seven of The Black Doctors Podcast features Dr. Brittne Halford, an Internal Medicine Hospitalist. A native of Flint, Michigan, her upbringing had a lasting impact on her career. Having studied at several prestigious institutions, she provides her unique viewpoint as a double-minority in medicine. Dr. Halford gives us a glimpse into a typical day …

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6: TBDP S1:E6 Athlete Turned Orthopedic Surgeon Discusses the Importance of Mentorship

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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 …

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TBDP S1:E6 Athlete Turned Orthopedic Surgeon Discusses the Importance of Mentorship

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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 …

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TBDP S1:E5 Hometown Hero Battles Healthcare Disparities in Brooklyn, NYC

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In episode five of The Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Kayana Ward talks about her journey to becoming an Obstetrician/Gynecologist. Growing up in Brooklyn, this journey came full-circle since she returned to her native borough to train and ultimately, to practice. Dr. Ward discusses the role she plays in educating the next generation of physicians and …

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TBDP S1:E4 From Compton to the US Naval Academy, a Robotic Surgeon’s Journey

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In episode four of The Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. David Rhoiney tells his story of growing up on the streets of Compton. His story calls attention to the need for mental healthcare in our communities. Dr. Rhoiney escaped and entered a new environment and struggle at the US Naval Academy. He excelled in his studies, …

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TBDP S1:E3 A Psychiatrist Discusses Mental Health and Resilience

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In episode three of The Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Bianca Busch discusses her pathway to becoming a Psychiatrist. We discuss programs for building resilience and community for minority resident physicians. Dr. Busch shares about specific obstacles she overcame, including the dreaded standardized tests. We wrap up by discussing relationships in medicine. Are you or someone …

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TBDP S1:E1 Anesthesiology and Imposter Syndrome

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In this inaugural episode of The Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley discusses his pathway to becoming an Anesthesiologist. He talks about obstacles encountered along the way, including an episode of discrimination that occurred during his intern year and shares how he worked through the situation. Do you know anyone interested in becoming an anesthesiologist? …

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The Black Doctors Podcasts presents the stories of minority professionals. The episodes will archive the highs and the lows, providing inspiration no matter the listener’s ethnicity or level of education. Season 1 is currently in production and due to be released June 1.