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Black Men in White Coats podcast is dedicated to telling the stories of black male clinicians. Our goal is to inspire others to pursue careers in healthcare, and to promote a positive narrative for black men overall. By allowing black male clinicians to tell their stories, we aim to touch minds and touch hearts.

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 […]
6 days 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

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

Osteopathic Medicine Was Our Calling – Drs. Jeremy and Jermaine Hogstrom

The Hogstrom Twins, Jeremy and Jermaine are back for part 2. They share with us their journey through undergrad, why Ostheopathic medicine was the right path for them and how being chief internal medicine residents has shaped their lives. These young Docs have now completed their training and are already making waves. This was a […]
1 year ago

Meet the Twin Doctors – Drs. Jeremy and Jermaine Hogstrom

We had the great honor of sitting down with the Hogstrom twins! These young doctors are taking the internet by storm educating and entertaining the masses. We enjoyed learning what inspired both twins to pursue medicine and how they have supported one another during the process. They’ve got a very bright future ahead. IMPORTANT LINKS!!!!!! […]
1 year ago

I Had a 1.8 GPA & They Took a Chance on Me – Dr. Aaron Palmer

Growing up in poverty, not having the funds to pay for college, losing a father at an early age, and struggling to lift up a 1.8 GPA is a tall task for any premedical student. This is not the type of student typically accepted to medical school but all it took was 1 school to […]
1 year ago

I Flipped Cars to Get to Become a Neurosurgeon – Dr. Aaron Palmer

This story is unbelievable. Imagine a kid from humble beginnings in Akron, OH. Living with 6 other family members in a 2 bedroom house. Despite this, he was able to hustle hard to to bring up a 1.8 GPA and pay his way through college. Learn how he made ends meet and the integral role […]
1 year ago

Finding Authentic Success – Dr. Pierre Johnson

Our Chicago Black Men in White Coat Summit was FIRE! Talk about inspiration, networking, and life lessons. We were blessed to have Dr. Pierre Johnson share his personal story and pillars to becoming authentically successful. IMPORTANT LINKS!!!!!! If you’re a clinician with a great journey to share, we’d love to have you on the podcast. […]
1 year ago

I Battled Two Hurricanes to Become a Doctor – Dr. Fati (Part 2)

Now this is a message all young ladies considering medicine should hear! We were honored to have Pediatrician, Dr. Fati back for part 2. She breaks down her path to medical school. She literally battled through the storms. That is, she was living in the epicenter of 2 of the worst Hurricanes to hit the […]
1 year ago