In this episode of Ethically Sourced, I cover two articles. The first is entitled, “High COVID-19 vaccination rates do not equate to equity in communities of color” and it appeared on the KevinMD blog. One of the co-authors is a friend of mine, Dr. Joshua Anthony. This article provides an excellent overview of the healthcare …
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This week we are celebrating our one-year anniversary! It has been an entire year since we dropped our first episode. It has been an incredible year of learning and growth and we couldn’t have done it without your support! In this episode I talk about why I launched The Black Doctors Podcast. I also answer …
“Professionalism” is a term and concept that is used frequently in healthcare settings. The medical students, resident physicians and attending physicians are often judged on their professionalism. However, too often, this concept of professionalism is not standardized. Certain organizations do delineate their opinions and standards. Unfortunately, professionalism is often a subjective judgement by those in …
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This week’s episode features equestrian and surgeon, Dr. Auriel August. She is a viable competitor for the most interesting woman in the world. As a surgery resident completing her research years, she manages to maintain her lifelong passion, equestrian arts. We talk about this and how she leases her mare Roux to practice and compete …
Embracing Labels To Bring Diversity And Innovation To General Surgery | TBDP S3E21 Read More »
This week’s episode features another journal club. It covers the article entitled: “Minority Tax Reform — Avoiding Overtaxing Minorities When We Need Them Most” which appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine. The article was written by Theresa Williamson, M.D., C. Rory Goodwin, M.D., Ph.D., and Peter A. Ubel, M.D. This article defines and …
This week we hear from Dr. Scott Porter, an Orthopedic Surgeon who specialized in treating cancer. He shares how he navigated medical school and the match process during the very beginning of the ERAS process. Over the years, he has chosen to practice in academics in-part so that he can give back and mentor the …
Orthopedic Surgeon Changes The World, One “Just Cause” At A Time | TBDP S3E20 Read More »
This week is a journal club. This article “Code-Switching As An Emergency Medicine Survival Tactic” was written by Dr. Italo Brown. He is an Emergency Medicine Physician practicing in California. This article breaks down the concept of “Code-Switching”. We all know it happens and it is the topic of many twitter threads and memes. Dr. …
Dr. Brittne Halford returns to the show to provide financial advice for new graduates. In addition to her practice as an Internal Medicine physician, she provides financial education through the More Joy, More Wealth Youtube channel. The last time she was on the show, Dr. Halford shared how she managed to pay off all of …
Where the Money Resides: Financial Tips for New Graduates | TBDP S3E19 Read More »
Every week I hope that the information presented helps shape your world-view and empowers you to provide more equitable and ethical care to your patients. This week I break down the things I take into consideration when navigating a complex ethical situation. How we approach these conversations dictates how they end. Personally, I like to …
A Practical Approach To Ethical Decision-Making | Ethically Sourced Ep18 Read More »
Dr. Asante Dickson joins us this week to talk about his incredible career in the field of Interventional Radiology. He shares what a typical day is like for him and the general workflow of his practice. Dr. Dickson has made some remarkable observations regarding patients with COVID19-related blood clots. He shares how he advocates to …
