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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.

Dr. Julius Wilder – I Felt Like The Invisible Doctor

  Have you ever felt invisible?  Dr.  Julius Wilder has…and at times STILL does.  It’s amazing to think that a brilliant MD. PhD like this doc could feel that way.  When I stop and think about it…I’ve felt that way too.  Dr. Wilder is a Transplant Hepatologist  who takes pride in serving his community.  As […]
3 years ago

Dr. Eddie Hackler III – Leaving My HBCU Was a Culture Shock

Meet Dr.  Eddie Hackler III, a cardiologist in the making!  This episode is packed with GOLD!  Having served as Mr. Meharry, a Historically Black College and University, Dr. Hackler excelled and found his comfort zone.  Leaving this HBCU, Dr. Hackler says he had a “culture shock”, one which he had to readjust to.  Nonetheless, he […]
3 years ago

Student Dr. John White – Everybody Needs a Second Chance

Everybody deserves a second chance.  Meet Student Dr. John White!  He has an absolutely amazing testimony that shows you never to count anyone out.  Student Dr. White was raised in challenging circumstances and got caught up in a few bad situations leading to some bad choices.  BUT with the powerful LOVE of his grandmother and […]
3 years ago

COVID-19: A Brief Update For Our Community

COVID-19 is running rampant.  Initially, I didn’t want to use this podcast as a medical platform but enough people have inquired and suggested we put out a brief update.  As my buddy Dr. Caldwell said regarding COVID-19…THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!  It’s VERY important that we understand the very basics of what is going on […]
3 years ago

Dr. Demetrius Washington – They Told Me I Couldn’t Do It

Dr. Demetrius Washington is really one of the VERY few black people in his field.  He is a Veterinarian specializing in ophthalmology.  Growing up, he never had it easy and had to overcome some real challenges.  When people told him that he couldn’t achieve his dream, he didn’t let that stop him.  He knew what […]
3 years ago

Hillmann Batuo – I Felt So Inferior, Like I Wasn’t Worthy…

Student Doctor Hillmann Batuo brings a very DIFFERENT perspective to the Black Men In White Coats podcast.  A medical student in the Netherlands, he grew up in Cameroon which was a very different setting.  Student Doctor Batuo mentions says something in this podcast that was very striking…he explains his feelings of awe and amazement when […]
3 years ago

Dr. Antonio Webb – I Overcame The Odds…Not a statistic!

Meet Dr. Antonio Webb.  He is an orthopedic surgeon and current spine surgery fellow.  He is a published author and has a YouTube vlog with over 15 million views (check it out).  This doctor has overcome some amazing challenges in life.  Statistics would suggest that someone like him is not supposed to be a medical […]
4 years ago

Dr. Ray Wurapa – I Saw Challenges, Never Obstacles

Meet Dr. Ray Wurapa, orthopedic surgeon and founder of TruCoulourBandages.com.  I absolutely LOVE this episode.  Dr. Wurapa has an amazing approach to life; one that is refreshingly positive.  As an accomplished orthopedic surgeon, he could be boastful and arrogant, but rather he is humble and kind.  This comes across in a genuine manner throughout his […]
4 years ago

Dr. Uzondu Osuagwu – I Kept At It & Didn’t Give Up!

Meet Dr. Uzondu Osuagwu.  As a trained Anesthesiologist, he now specializes in Pain Management.  There are quite a few gems to take away from this episode, but the one that stands out to me the most is his belief in perseverance. There’s no quit in this doctor and that’s the message he shares with you. […]
4 years ago

Aaron Dotson – I Started Shadowing at 6 Years Old

Meet my mentee, student doctor Aaron Dotson.  This ladies and gentlemen is an amazing episode!  You’ll definitely want to listed to it all!  If you saw me on the Today Show, Aaron is the student who was with me.  Great guy who will be an awesome medical doctor in a few short months.  Aaron has […]
4 years ago