Dr. Victor Ukwu shares his journey in healthcare, including his time in residency and his experience at Meharry Medical College. He discusses his welcome to medicine moment and the impact of his program director on his training. Dr. Ukwu also opens up about the struggles he faced in his educational journey, including failing out of college and taking the MCAT multiple times. He emphasizes the importance of patient care and the need for doctors to be relatable and focused on patient satisfaction. He challenges the notion that high test scores are the sole indicator of a good doctor. Dr. Victor Ukwu emphasizes the importance of being connected to the field you want to pursue and having a story for it. He shares his own journey of overcoming challenges and pursuing his passion for men’s health. He discusses the Man Cave, a community health initiative aimed at engaging men in conversations about their health. Dr. Ukwu also explains the role of family medicine in providing comprehensive care from birth to death and the importance of patient-centered outcomes. He encourages individuals to develop discipline, work ethic, and efficiency in pursuing their goals.
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BOOKS BY DR. DALE:
Diverse Medicine: https://www.amazon.com/Diverse-Medicine-Building-Stronger-Healthier/dp/B0CY5QTPK8
How to Raise a Doctor https://www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Doctor-Wisdom-Parents-ebook/dp/B07F62JMCP
A Doctor’s Guide to Self-Publishing https://book.authorandexpert.com/
Black Men in White Coats: 100 Rules for Success https://www.amazon.com/Black-Men-White-Coats-Success/dp/1674109253
PreMed Mondays https://www.amazon.com/PreMed-Mondays-Letters-Mentorship-Future/dp/167570077X/
Doc 2 Doc (Heart) https://www.amazon.com/Doc-Tony-Learn-About-Heart/dp/1693229765
Doc 2 Doc (Lungs) https://www.amazon.com/Doc-Tony-Learn-About-Lungs/dp/1706830637
Doc 2 Doc (Bones) https://www.amazon.com/Doc-Tony-Learn-About-Bones/dp/B086B9TT3P
Doc 2 Doc (Viruses) https://www.amazon.com/Doc-Tony-Learn-About-Viruses-ebook/dp/B088BP9S76
Doc 2 Doc (Compilation) https://www.amazon.com/Doc-Books-Dale-Okorodudu-ebook/dp/B08XP4L7R3
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