Podcast Episode

This episode features Dr. Glendon Henry, an Emergency Medicine Physician with a subspecialization in Toxicology. He talks about his pathway through residency and his experiences over the past 20+ years of his practice.  Dr. Henry talks about the incredibly huge role he fulfills as the Associate Medical Director of Utilization Management for Metro+Health. Metro+Health is …

Emergency Medicine Physician Impacts and Improves Healthcare for NYC Read More »

This episode features the Randolph family. Drs. David Randolph Sr, Jessica Randolph, and David Randolph II join to share their inspiring story. Dr. Randolph Sr. talks about how he made his way into the field of Radiation Oncology, trailblazing a pathway to success for his family. Dr. Jessica Randolph specialized in Opthalmology and subspecialized in …

Physician Family Proving That Representation Matters Read More »

This week’s episode features the inspiring story of Dr. Aleron Kong. He shares his circuitous pathway to becoming a physician. This pathway brought him to Morehouse College, where he stayed for medical school and residency.  Dr. Kong shares the pros and cons of being a Physician in an extremely open and honest fashion. After practicing …

Morehouse graduate follows his passion from medicine to fantasy writing Read More »

This episdoe features Dr. Jontel Pierce , an alumnus of the Howard University College of Medicine. She joins us to share the incredible field of Neurology.  Learn about when and why Dr. Pierce became interested in the field She describes her experiences during residency and the various rotations Dr. Pierce talks about what led her …

Inside the MIND Neurology Clinic: The Freedom of Owning Your Own Practice Read More »

This episode features Dr. Vanessa Barrow , Podiatrist and owner of Sole Aesthetic , located in Houston, TX. She shares her journey to becoming a Podiatrist and shares details for those interested in following her path.  She share the innovative therapy she offers in her office and how she helps patients continue living fulfilling lives …

Practice Owner Redefining Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Read More »

To celebrate 75,000 podcast downloads, we are dropping a bonus episode this week!! Dr. Italo Brown returns to the show to discuss an article entitled, “Why I Left Boston Residency Program”. The article was written by a Dr. Jonas Attilus and is available at the hyperlink. Dr. Attilus details his experiences with discrimination, micro/macro aggressions, …

Why I Left Boston Residency Program -Let’s Talk About It Read More »

This episode of The Black Doctors Podcast is hosted by Dr. James Stewart . He sits down with fellow General Surgery Resident Dr. Shakira Burton. She shares why she chose ‘allegedly’ the BEST specialty in medicine. They talk about the significant role the Student National Medical Association played in their success. They also talk about …

General Surgery Resident Shares Tips for Success and Maintaining Balance Read More »

This episode of The Black Doctors Podcast features J. P. Scott, (@jpscott.med on instagram). He joins us to share his journey to becoming a third-year medical student. JP shares his unique perspective as a ‘triple minority’ in medicine as a Black, Gay, International Medical Student. The life-lessons he has learned along the way are truly …

‘Surviving Medicine’ as a Triple Minority Medical Student Read More »

This week is the beginning of a new segment of the show. Our team is expanding. Dr. James Stewart is a General Surgery Resident and he interviews Dr. Chidimma Acholonu, a Pediatric Resident.  She shares tips and advice for navigating the pathway to medicine. They talk about changing the narrative of taking ‘time-off’ or a …

Pediatric Chief Resident Embraces Her “Non-Traditional” Route to Medicine | Resident Expert Read More »

In this episode I chat with Dr. James Carson , an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery. He shares his incredible story that takes him from Battle Creek, MI to Johns Hopkins, to Howard University Hospital and on to Texas.  Hear how Dr. Carson decided to become a physician at a very early age. …

Howard Alumnus Working to Increase Diversity in Orthopedic Surgery Read More »