Norman Harris II is FUNNY! In this episode, Norman shares the craziest thing he’s seen in the field of medicine, which was assisting in a trauma thoracotomy. They discuss Norman’s journey from being a funny kid to pursuing medicine and his experiences at Howard University, an HBCU. Norman emphasizes the importance of forging your own path in the pre-med journey and the impact of having role models. They also touch on Norman’s involvement in entertainment and his approach to creating funny content. Dr. Norman Harris II discusses his journey in medicine and entertainment, and the potential future of his career. He talks about how he decides what content to post on social media and the importance of staying true to himself. Dr. Dale asks him about the possibility of his social media influence surpassing his medical career, and Norman shares his thoughts on merging his love for entertainment and medicine. They also discuss the importance of feedback and the challenges of being viewed a certain way in the medical field. Norman reflects on his decision to pursue pediatrics and the role of mentors in his journey.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Craziest Medical Experience
02:56 Norman’s Journey from Class Clown to Medical Student
08:26 The Impact of HBCUs on Personal and Professional Development
16:27 Forging Your Own Path in Medicine: Advice for Pre-Med Students
30:19 From Entertainment to Medicine
43:36 The Power of Humor
51:04 Adding Value to People’s Lives
55:51 Being a Black Man in a White Coat
01:01:50 Podcast Outro
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https://www.today.com/video/black-men-in-white-coats-founder-aims-to-shape-next-generation-of-doctors-62785093586
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
Theme Song: White Coats by XVI
