All posts of Dr. Dale

Beyond Equity: A Dive into Achieving Excellence | ‘Diverse Medicine’ Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Dr Dale’s book “Diverse Medicine.” Explore the crucial aspects that shape our understanding of equity in healthcare! Get your copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Diverse-Medicine-Building-Stronger-Healthier/dp/B0CDNPS5Z1 “Improving Our Approach”: Discover how we can enhance our perspectives and practices to foster a more equitable healthcare system. Let’s break down barriers together! Defining Equity: Unpack […]
1 week ago

Unmasking Healthcare Disparities: Diving Deep into “Diverse Medicine” Chapter 1 Commentary

  Grab Your Copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Diverse-Medicine-Building-Stronger-Healthier-ebook/dp/B0CC117HHF Exploring Chapter 1 of ‘Diverse Medicine’ – Unveiling Health Disparities and a Call for Change 📚🩺 Join me for a deep dive into the heart of my book, ‘Diverse Medicine’, as we dissect Chapter 1 – a thought-provoking journey that begins with Proverbs 31:8-9. In this […]
2 weeks ago

It’s on You to Own You – Interview with Bestselling Author Delpha Clarke

In Delpha Clarke’s inspirational memoir, she tells her story of overcoming poverty and creating a path for herself to live in prosperity. Through struggles and tears, she managed to send herself through elementary school, high school, and eventually nursing school. This book is an uplifting tale of determination and resilience, and provides readers with a […]
3 months ago

5 Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome can be a challenging experience for anyone, but for black male healthcare professionals, it can be particularly challenging. This is the case as there are so few black men in healthcare that it’s easy to question one’s belonging.  The unique experiences and perspectives of black men in healthcare can often lead to feelings […]
4 months ago

Impacting Communities Beyond Medicine

When my oldest son was around 6, I became a basketball coach.  I grew up loving the sport, wanting to become a professional basketball player myself.  Obviously that didn’t work out, but I believe God had a better plan for me which I’m now living.  I took on coaching mostly to be present in my […]
5 months ago

Challenges Faced by Black Men In Medical School

Medical school can be a challenging and stressful experience for any student, but for black men, the challenges can be even greater. Despite efforts to increase diversity and inclusion in medical education, black men continue to face unique obstacles that can affect their academic success and overall well-being. In this blog, we’ll explore some of […]
5 months ago

The Power of Mentorship: Guiding the Next Generation

Mentorship is a powerful tool that can help individuals achieve their goals and reach their full potential. This is especially true in the field of medicine, where guidance and support from experienced professionals can make a significant difference in the career development of aspiring healthcare professionals. In particular, black men in white coats play a […]
5 months ago

Representation Matters: Why We Need More Black Men In White Coats

In 2013, I took a stand for something that I felt was incredibly important. It started as a simple video (that’s the image attached to this blog post) I made with my brother, a medical school buddy, and me on my cell phone. I called it Black Men In White Coats, and it was a […]
5 months ago

Med School In My 40s (Part 2)- Dr. Carl Allamby

We’re back with part 2. Former car mechanic, Dr. Carl Allamby definitely didn’t let anything stop him from achieving the dream he had suppressed since childhood. On part 2, he lets us know that although he had major challenges being the oldest in his med school class, the ONLY black male, and one of few […]
1 year ago

Car Mechanic to Medical Doctor at age 47 – Dr. Carl Allamby

What a story! Dr. Carl Allamby had a successful career as a business owner and master technician but couldn’t shake his childhood dream of becoming a doctor. It took a spark much later in life to remind him of this childhood dream and that was all she wrote. We learn what it took for him […]
1 year ago