Podcast Episode

We are starting the New Year by kicking off Season 5 of The Black Doctors Podcast!! Our first episode is with Dr. Shirlene Obuobi , the creative behind Shirley Whirl, MD , the author of “On Rotation”, and a current Cardiology Fellow. We chat about our time working together (Shirlene was a medical student when …

A Candid Conversation With Author and Artist Shirley Whirl, MD Read More »

This episode of The Black Doctors Podcast features Anesthesiologist and Author Dr. Manna Hagos. She shares her story and experiences as a first-generation Eritrean-American and the challenges she faced to become a Physician. Dr. Hagos chose to document all the things she has overcome and all the information she wishes she had along the way …

Anesthesiologist and Author of ‘The PreMed Survival Guide’ Empowers Students to Succeed Read More »

This episode features Connie King, founder of the Black America Resource Directory. Ms. King and her organization have been supporters of the podcast since the very beginning. She shares the incredible resources available on the Black America Resource Directory and her inspiration for building the organization.  Learn about available resources for your patients and others …

Black America Resource Directory: Connecting Us Globally Read More »

This episode of The Black Doctors Podcast features Dr. Tremaine Jones Afetorgbor, aka Dr. Flava. She shares her journey to becoming a Pharmacist and how her practice has transitioned over time. After practicing retail pharmacy for several years, she started Dr. Flava’s Spices, a line of healthy seasoning options. Learn about Xavier University’s 6-year BS/PharmD …

Meet the Pharmacist and CEO of Dr. Flava’s Spices Read More »

This episode features Dr. Candice Thompson . A graduate of Howard University and Howard University College of Medicine , Dr. Thompson shares her inspiring story. She describes the hard work and perseverance it took to earn an academic scholarship to undergrad. Despite excelling and performing well on away rotations, Dr. Thompson did not initially match …

Howard University Graduate Shares the Subspecialty of Breast Surgery Read More »

This episode features Dr. DeLorean Griffin , an artist-turned Plastic Surgeon. He joins us to share his inspiring story that took him from FAMU to Wayne State. He shares some of the challenges he faced along the road to becoming a plastic surgeon. After practicing for over six years, he decided to step out on …

Artist-Turned Plastic Surgeon Opens Private Practice in Detroit Read More »

This episode features the VCU PRIME program. Meet these incredible undergrad students Jordan Matamoro-Mejas, Riddhi Shah, and their mentor William Burke and learn about the organization they started that is building a community amongst pre-health professional students. Despite launching during the pandemic, this organization has grown to over 600 students. Learn what inspired the start …

Unique program empowers undergrads to overcome barriers to careers in healthcare Read More »

In this episode of The Black Doctors, Dr. Carmel Bogle shares her inspiring story of working as a Pediatric Nurse before continuing on to medical school, residency and fellowship to become an Advanced Pediatric Cardiologist. Inspired by the tragic effects of healthcare disparities that she experienced at an early age, Dr. Bogle completed years of …

From Pediatric Nurse to Advanced Pediatric Cardiologist Read More »