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MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 91- Get it out the trenches.....On this episde, Aldwin speaks to the recent infusion of a 1 billion dollar donation to John Hopkins medical school. Who does it directly benefit? In many cases its not who you think. He also discusses the importance of collaboration within the diapsora. Gilbert Arenas recently came under fire for calling the South Sudanese Players the Ahi Ahi tribe and mimicked doing a dart shot during a video. Why does that behavior create confusion and mental chaos for many? Last, Aldwin speaks on the political landscape and why he believes Kamala Harris is the one to support this election cycle...2024-07-3023 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastCrafting legacies through mediaOn this throwback partial segment of an episode, Aldwin has a discussion with Anthony Goods, one of the founders of Swishculture and how the control of the media can create warped perspectives about athletes. He speaks on how his work has been instrumental in guiding atheltes toward contracts and their professional goals and why it is necessary for people to navigate the media space. 2024-06-2512 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 90- Always give yourself a second chance.....On this episode, Aldwin speaks on knowing the power within your physical and mental mind. Once you know yourself, then any and everything is possible. It is easy to get lost in what everyone else is doing but WHAT are you doing? What matters and should be prioritized is only that. The greatest comparison is to the greatest version of yourself... Purchase Aldwin's book here Follow us on IG here2024-06-1115 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastAdapting by any means necessaryOn this short clip, Dr. Una speaks on the fear she developed while starting her own practice. She quickly had to adapt to being the only one in her private pediatric practice. What transpired amidst that transformaiton and how did that lead to a 6 figure business? We also speak on the power of books. It is not only the power of knowledge that is useful but it is the application of said knowledge! Follow us on IG here Purchase Aldwin's book here2024-06-0112 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastThe Power of GraceThere is something about being able to forgive yourself. Despite life's challenges, its important to look back and see everything has brought you to this exact moment. Nothing happens just because. Everything happens because its the will of God and the universe. Giving yourself grace allows you to be more understanding of such. There are no favors without the power of grace. When you establish love of thy self then any and everything is possible. Tune in for this short episode and throwback from Jan Follow us on IG here Purchase Ald...2024-05-2508 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 89- Keep on Keepin on.....On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the importance of having faith in yourself. No one can dictate your future but YOU. Sometimes others will belittle your goals because it is unbefitting for them. If you want to accomplish something, go for it. F it to the world and cater to any and everything that aligns with you. Also, Aldwin speaks on Gov Kathy Hochul and her recent statement of black children not knowing computers. The Bronx is in a broadband desert and we need resources to enrich their experiences. Lets get our children off the street and into the...2024-05-1133 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 88- Online dating and heartbreaks! Is it worth it?On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the online dating scene and how it has transformed how we look at dating, relationships, marriage, and courting. Did you know that 30 % of adults have reported using online dating in some form at least once in their lifetime? Aldwin speaks to his personal experience navigating several dating apps and its pro and cons. Is it worth it? He also addresses why versatility in dating can lead to positive results. Finally, he speaks to the travesty of a study showing black women are the least desirable in dating apps and how that can reinforce...2024-04-3039 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastMind Your Mental- I almost didnt match....On this episode, Aldwin talks about matching, the soap process and his experiencing interviewing in residency. Nothing is guaranteed at all but always put your best foot forward. From being down bad to redemption, it is time to claim the opportunity in front of us. How many people are unmatched and why this becomes a continual issue for graduating doctors? We have a doctor shortage yet people graduating with doctoral degrees and no jobs.. where they do that at? Lets talk about it! Not only that but lets talk about continued importance of sharing our vulnerabilities. Former NBA all...2024-03-2136 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 86- Emerging from your Shell to master your entrepreneurial skills with Dr. Una, founder of EntreMDOn this episode, we have Dr Una, founder of EntreMD business school and owner of Ivy League pediatrics speak on the importance of emerging from your shell. To grow, you must put yourself in uncomfortable positions. On top of that, your greatest investment you can have is in yourself. She speaks on how a 43,000-dollar investment in learning public speaking skills forever transformed her life. She has successfully willed and navigated being a pastor, businesswomen, mother, and inspiration for many. In medicine and our society in general we are taught a protocol to work for ot...2024-03-061h 00
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 85- Finally, celebrate yourself- Mind Your MentalOn this episode, Aldwin talks about his experience interviewing for psychiatry residency and his recent anxiety of the process not knowing what is guranteed. Completely grateful for 7 interviews! . But, what is guranteed is your thought on what you accomplished, what you can do do and what you will do. The objective is that you are what you think. From depression and anxiety to conquering his greatest fear, we all have our pitfalls. With this new segment, each week Mind your mental will feature topics in mental health along with what is going on personally on the podcast. On this...2024-02-2941 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastWhy Mentorship matters and building legacies!On this short clip from an episode with Dr. Turner, we talk about why mentorship matters. When you are down and out, it is always good to rejuvenate yourself with the right people and the right energy. Aldwin speaks on a story where he got checked by an attending that surprised him. Dr. Turner also speaks on the foundation of social media success and why a medical dynasty is needed in our community. 2024-02-2011 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 84- Don' t be afraid of the HELP!On this episode, Aldwin speaks on the importance of accepting the challenge of asking for help. There is nothing wrong with asking or receiving help, yet society deems individuals who ask for it weaker or vulnerable than. We can't accomplish anything in this life as individuals. When we surround ourselves with the right people, the right outcomes can occur. Aldwin speaks also on Jonathan Majors and domestic violence. By no means, should domestic violence be accepted in any shape or form. Also, he speaks on the migrant crisis going on in NYC and Chicago. How is that challenging the...2024-01-2732 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 83- New Years 2024, Now or Never!On this episode Aldwin speaks about the phenomenon called Dry January and its importance for decreasing alcohol for the month. What's the implication for decreasing your alcohol intake on your body? In 2023, 15 % of Americans polled avoided alcohol for the month of Jan. How do you accomplish your New Years Resolution in 2024? A Doctor in Wuhan China slapping a patient going viral during an eye surgery? Why how you think at the beginning of the year will allow you to flourish for the rest of 2024? and MORE! Follow us on IG...2024-01-1125 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 82- Decolonizing Therapy in 2023 for 2024 ExcellenceOn this brief episode. Aldwin speaks on his experience reading the book Decolonizing Therapy by Dr. Jennifer Mullan and how it relates to his personal understanding of life in 2023. He speaks how on trauma and grief intricately affects us all and our perception of living. From pain and poverty, to food insecurity to racial discrimination! Even our ancestors have an impact on the DNA embedded in us. What does that mean for you? Find out on this episode... TAP IN! Follow us on IG here Purchase Decolonizing Therapy Book here2023-12-2825 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 81- Navigating the "Balance" between Professional Basketball and Podiatry Medical School with Student Doctor OgokeStudent Doctor Ogoke has progressed where many would falter. In this episode we speak about how playing for the Nigerian basketball team and basketball in general has direct ties to her focus and commitment in podiatry medical school. We speak on the controversy with former WNBA player Liz Cambage who allegedly called the Nigerian Women’s Basketball team monkeys despite her having partial roots to Nigeria via her father. How old controversies can emerge from sound bites for clickbait! How is NIL transforming the scope of college basketball? Wh...2023-12-1247 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisdoe 80- Legacy is as Legacy goes with Dr. TurnerOn this episode, we talk about the importance of the formation of black dynasties especially in medicine. What does it mean to have a father and a sister who is in the field of OB/GYN and then another sister who is also in Family Medicine? With only 5 % of physician being black, Dr. Turner talks about his role in being a mentor and also how his father inspired him to follow his own personal goals within medicine. Not only that, but we talk about how he has built a significant social media following. He currently has amassed 150K followers...2023-12-0547 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 79- Thanksgiving Vibes and giving gratitude at all momentsTapping in with you all for a hot second. It has been a minute since our last episode drop but I wanted to share some updates and also an appreciation for all our listeners. I also share some lessons learned over the year and why we need to continue to make ourselves present, heard and seen! 2023-11-2423 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastExploring the Pillars of Yoga and how to achieve ENLIGHTENMENT in our communityOn this throwback segment, we have Dr. Celeste talk about how yoga can tranform your life. The pillars of Yoga allows individuals to reach higher levels of consciousness and awareness about our constantly moving moments. Not only that, but we destigmatize what Yoga is and what a Yogi does. Why don't men engage in Yoga especially in the black community? What are its health benefit? Get in tune with a remarkable art that can do miraculous things with your physical and spiritual health!2023-08-0118 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastHow Cannabis is revolutionizing the healthcare industry with Dr. Hodge!On this throwback segement with Dr. Hodge, noted to be one of the most influential black men in the field of the Cannabis, we talk about his perspective on the future of the Cannabis industry and why it is important for it to be taught in medical schools. It is expected to be a 33 billion dollar industry in a few short years. Did you know Cannabis is the oldest drug/medication in human history? Dr. Hodge breaks down how its effectively changed his life and even its relevance to the creation of his hemp shop in Atlanta over the l...2023-07-2114 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastSubstance use disorder in the Black Community and it’s connection to White Supremacy!On this throwback episode from a segment of episode 53, Dr Smith talks about addiction and how it’s a disease of the mind and person. We explore how societal misfortune and misunderstandings leave many of who suffer from substance use disorder as pariahs of society. We delve into the history of the constitution and the history of America and its implications on substance use disorder. The war on drugs brought criminilization and more drugs in the community to institute a system that plagues us today. It is more than meets the eye. Addiction is a complex disease which has a...2023-07-1823 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastWhy Black Men deserve to be Happy and Intimately Connected to the Universe! LOVE is LOVE!This a throwback piece of an episode with the Black Men Flower project. On this short clip, we discuss the importance of black men being vulnerable and opening their space to the world. We talk about how we need to change the narrative of who and what we are and why simple things like hugs increases accesibility to places we never touch. 2023-07-1113 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 78- Mind your mental but also don't neglect your physical with DrFitBrit!It is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! On this episode, the Melaninwhitecoats discuss with DrFitBritt, a psychiatry resident in Atlanta, how our physical state is throughly connected to our mental state. She is one of the most fit doctors on the net. Whether in the weight room or in her living room, she is active by any means necessary and encourages you to do so as well. Between being in psychiatry residency, being a mother, and running several businesses, she is committed to her fitness goals. She also gives us an insight into how the tragic death of her...2023-07-0746 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 77- What " Failure" in Medicine taught me about lifeOn this episode, Aldwin shares his thoughts on what the representation of failure is. Is failure truly failure or lessons to teach us about perseverance? Failure is necessary for success and the more you appreciate the lessons from it, the more successful you will become. Aldwin looks back at his experiences in medical school and how failure was never his determined fate and how it relates to critical lessons we can apply to life itself. Tune in, subcribe, and show love! Follow us on IG here2023-06-2821 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 76- Why we all deserve life! Aldwin's mental health journey when in residency and remembering Dr. MortimerOn this episode, Aldwin speaks on the recent passing of Dr. Nakita Mortimer and the need for change in the medical training environment. Aldwin elaborates on his mental health journey when he was in residency and why ultimately every life should be cherished, respected and loved. There is a conversation to be had about how individuals navigate their trials and tribulations. People have good days, people have bad days, people have the best days but at the end of the day we are all human and deserved to feel empowered in any and every good thing we do. Real...2023-06-2237 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 75- Say Less, Hustle Hard on everything! With Dr. Tamia Potter, the first Black Woman Neurosurgery resident in Vanderbilt history!On this episode we have soon to be Dr. Tamia Potter talk to her expansive experience leading to becoming a neurosurgery resident. From working as a CNA late nights to going to school directly after and repeating for several years at FAMU. We learned the true essence of grit and why that grind allowed her to have 17 publications in medical school, continue to work as tutor, spending hours on end on the weekends to finish her research projects and tirelessly be one of the top students in her class. The motto is your work hard and you play hard. S...2023-05-1056 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 74- Immersing your passion through branding with Anthony Goods, co- founder of SwishculturesAs the NBA playoffs have begun, this is a special episode integrating the passion for basketball with creativity and innovation. On this episode, we have Anthony Goods, one of the co founders of Swishcultures, an online basketball media brand dedicated to bringing basketball content to consumers all around the world which has hundreds of thousands of basketball followers. Anthony talks about his humble beginning at Stanford as a basketball athelete and how his experiences helped him become courageous and faithful throughout his journey in the NBA D league now called the g league, his stint on an NBA team...2023-05-0354 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 73- From homelessness and taking the MCAT 6 times to medical student extraordinaire in Mexico! Persevering at all cost with Future Dr. MauricioOn this episode, we have future Dr Alan Mauricio share his experiences and triumph along the way of applying to medical school, being homeless at one point and deciding to pursue his medical career in Mexico. We encounter his discussion about his battles with self doubt, imposter syndrome, living in the living room of his best friend and his best friend medical school roomate, Dr Emmanuel Achilike and Dr Brandon Esianor for several months while also figuring his life out. We also talk about how his faith transformed his belief in what he could accomplish and why he centers...2023-04-2554 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 72- Say DAT! Black Woman and Queer as a Headache specialist with Dr. Courtney S WhiteOn this episode we have Dr. Courtney S White talk about her experiences as a black queer woman in a space where she has constantly been challenged. She talks about her work for other individuals in the LGBTQIA + community and how she continues to be a transparent advocate and force in academia. As an associate clerkship director in neurology, she keeps it real about why its important to not conform and continue to live in your truth. From her struggles with mental health to personal dealing of being diagnosed with migraine, it's all about keeping it a stack! We...2023-04-2049 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 71- Advocacy or DIE! How to advocate as a resident physician!On this episode, we have Dr Franklyn Rocha Cabrero speak on his experience advocating for residents under CIR or Committees of Interns and Residents. CIR is the largest housestaff organization in the country which represents 24,000 residents around the country. We talk about how he received backlash from speaking up against some of the unforunate challenges residents face at his program in Miami and also on the national level. Not only that but most important we lean into how to protect yourself when you put yourself out there and how backlash can be a detterent to your success as a fu...2023-04-1344 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisosde 70- Black Men deserve their flowers too! A conversation about black men mental health and the Black Men Flower Project with Robert VaughnsOn this episode we have Robert, idea innovator for the Black Men Flowers project which was spurred to deconstuct masculinty and enable black men to feel comfortable in being vulnerable and confident in themelves. Black men deserve their flowers! We discuss Robert's challenges with his own personal mental health journey and how the Black Men Flower project is creating a community of black men who are celebrating each other. Imagine waking up to flowers on your doorstep! We dismantle some of the stereotypes we face and emphasize the importance of therapy, art, community and nature so that we can...2023-04-0436 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 69- Match Day 2023Match day is the celebration of medical students around the country being able to enter into the field of medicine after graduating medical school. Over 45,000 medical students apply each year. Some are able to match and others aren't. Podcast Co-Host Dr. Lavar Williams talks about his journey failing comlex level 2, a major exam twice and failing OMM and still matching at his number 1 choice. We talk about imposter syndrome, dealing with DO discrimination as an applicant and his conviction to remain connected to staying in Georgia and close to his beautiful daughter. We also discuss celebrating yourself and giving...2023-03-171h 01MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 68- So you want to start a Med Spa? Transitioning from the bedside to entrepreneur with Fola, owner of Gizel AtlantaOn this Melaninwhitecoats podcast, we have Fola, owner of Gizel Atlanta speaking about her experience as an entrepreneur and the realities of opening a med spa. As a former nurse in the ER and ICU, she utilizes a compassionate and realistic approach to every client she has. She talks about how she tailors the experience and the perilous journey she had to traverse in order to make it to where she is now. We talk about health tips to maintain good skin care. Should you use bar soap to wash your face? Do black people need to use suncreen...2023-02-2244 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastManifesting while being a Black Woman in Dentistry with Dr. Emma Guzman-VizcarrondoOn this Melaninwhitecoats episode, we have Dr Emma Guzman Vizcarrondo discuss her experiences being the only black individual in her dental school, the lack of diversity in dentistry and navigating constant imposter syndrome. We discuss her exploits with her mentorship program and community work with the Dental Divas. We also learn about the importance of dental health and its relation to our physical health, and MORE. As always, real, raw and real! Follow Dr. Guzman Vizcarrondo here Learn more about Dr Guzman Vizcarrondo here Follow us on IG here2023-02-1753 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 66-Financial literacy 101! Let's make it easyOn this episode of Melaninwhitecoats podcast we have guest Anthony Williams and Bilal Afolabi, financial planners killing the game who help me discuss the keys to financial literacy. We talk about education, self knowledge and the importance of group economics. We look at how oppression historically impeded the growth of financial capital in the community. We lean into the fundamentals of economics and how our daily decisions can impact generational wealth. From paying yourself first to learning about life insurance, tune in to get the knowledge to actualize your growth! Follow Anthony Williams here Follow Bi...2023-01-1352 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 65- 3 tips to conquering your 2023On this episode, Aldwin shares his tips on how to conquer your 2023. It is a new year and it is time to develop new habits, new relationships and learn to follow our instincts. Let's dig deep into why its important for us to continue maintaining our mommentum and always finding ways to evolve. Its now or never! 2023-01-0618 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 64- Perspectives! Attempting to switch to Psychiatry residencyOn this episode Aldwin talks about his reasoning behind his pursuit of psychiatry. Last year Aldwin applied to neurology, psychiatry and neuropsychiatry residency. Now 5 months into residency, he realizes that his goals are centered around building interpersonal connections with patients and becoming a neuropsychiatrist who is able to see patients in multiple frameworks. He also discusses what the transfer process may look like and why transferring shouldnt be taboo. In this episode, discussion is also centered around finding happiness and liberation! 2022-10-2124 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 63- Quick Takes! Remember her name, Dr. Jing Mai and National Physician Suicide Awareness dayOn this episode, Dr. Soumare talks about the recent tragedy which befelled a resident at Highland hospital in Oakland, Dr. Jing Mai. She tragically committed suicide during her third month of residency. September is National Suicide Awareness Month along with September 17 being National Physician Suicide Prevention day. What are some solutions to this? Why we need change and revamping in how medical education is conducted? One life is already too much.... lets speak on it and more! 2022-09-1929 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 62- Learning to Cope and Adapt in Residency with Dr Rashona Moss, author of the Resident Physician Wellness GuideOn this episode, we interview Dr. Rashona Moss, IM resident in Detroit regarding her highly necessary book in combating residency burnout and navigating its challenges in the book called the Resident Physician Wellness Guide. Some things we discuss How she learned to utilize coping skills to deal with the death of her grandmother during a arduous ICU rotation during intern year Why support however, whoever, whenever is a necessary component in surviving residency How she dealt with disappointment after not matching the first time How to navigate anxiety in the...2022-09-1450 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastPerspectives! Episode 61- Is Residency a Scam?On this episode Dr. Soumare talks about recently going viral regarding speaking on the residency pay gap and the unfortunate physical and mental sacrifices many residents tackle on. With being 500K in debt and many uncertanties in line as a resident, it is important to be vocal. So may issues need to be addressed! Inflation continues to increase but salaries are not increasing respectively. Residents are suffering. We got CEO's making millionaires but barely any doctors doing so? If you think you getting the bag in medicine, dont be fooled.... it is a long journey and gurantees are not gu...2022-08-3122 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastQuick Takes! Episode 60- Call me beautiful or nah? How should a man feel?Recently, Channing Crowder former NFL player and host of The Pivot Podcast received some scrutiny for calling another man, Denzel Ward beautiful. On this episode, we discuss our interpretation of that moment and how masculinity is defined in our minds? Is it acceptable to call another man beautiful? Is there a line to draw? Why is it important for men to acknowledge each other in positively provoking ways? AND MORE! Tune in! Share, subscribe and leave a comment Follow us on IG here2022-08-2227 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 59- Endometriosis can’t stop me! Rerouting success from dentistry to financial excellence with Dr PascalOn this episode, we discuss how Dr. Pascal, Podcast host of The Rich Black Doc reinvented herself after her encounter with endometriosis, a condition in which tissues which normally lines the uterus implant themselves in other areas of the body. She discusses the importance of the mindset shift and adapting to develop financial excellence. We also explore how she has been able to coordinate different ventures in and outside of entrepreneurialship and why knowledge is an essential component to financial growth. Follow us here on IG Follow Dr Pascal here Tune into the...2022-08-1552 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 58- Perspectives! ICU rotation with Dr SoumarePerspectives is a new segment on the show which will highlight Dr. Soumare's experience while in residency. You will hear the good, the bad and the ugly. Unfiltered and unafraid to keep it real! This month talks to Dr. Soumare's experience on an ICU rotation. Dealing with death, learning about life and his expectations about what being a newly minted resident physician. Tune in, subscribe, show love! Follow us on IG here Check the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast Scholarship here2022-07-2319 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 57- How to successfully survive and thrive intern year with Dr. SalihOn this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcasts, Dr Salih, a current PGY-2 gives tips on how to survive intern year. The struggle is necessary for success. We discuss your mindset being a priority and remembering that questionable times calls for you to be unwavering about seeking help and knowing your WHY. We also talk about the importance of reflecting on the journey and learning to enjoy the process! Who can stop you but yourself! Tune in for the real GEMS and secrets to evolving in this process and MORE! Do...2022-07-1146 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 56- Food for thought! How to keep a healthy brain and mind with Dr. DouyonOn this Melaninwhitecoats episode, we have Dr. Duoyon, board certified neurologist speak on how to maintain a healthy brain. What are the most important ways to prevent and protect against Alzheimer disease What is neuroplasticity and how does it affect our day to day activity How our mindset can influence changes in our brains Why we are more than just our brain and MORE! Donate to the Melaninwhitecoats annual scholarship here Follow us on IG here Check out Dr Douyon Brain Fit app her...2022-06-2046 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 55- Quick Takes! Sick and Tired of being sick and tired! Stop to the Mass Shootings!Its Gun Violence Awareness Month! On this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast we discuss, what are interventions to be considered in light of the recent climate of mass shootings relevant statistics that show why this is an urgent matter that should be precedent above most political matters personal encounters with gun violence. why it is necessary to protect our children and feel safe in the "greatest country in the world" Follow us on IG here Donate to the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast Scholarship here2022-06-0832 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 54- Quick Takes! Graduation 2022, Signed & Sealed by Dr. Williams and Dr. SoumareOn this episode, we recap the most important moments of medical school. Despite both the challenges, we faced, we perserved and believed in our mission. The mission to cross that stage and be the first physicians in our respective families. Medical School was treacherous but we allowed the momentum of our dreams to propel us to graduation. We discussed the unseen haters who wished for our downfall. How to navigate the world of uncertainty Why graduation means more to us than just being called a physician? The significance of being a tra...2022-05-3142 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 53- Addiction is more than meets the eye with Addiction Psychiatrist, Dr. Christopher SmithIt is National Prevention Week which is a week dedicated to bringing communities together to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention. It is also Mental Health Awareness Month! On this episode, we have Dr. Chrisopther Smith, Addiction Psychiatrist discuss how addiction is a disease of the brain/mind and not just attributed to a person's decision making how cultural stigma behind addiction causes negative outcomes in our community how addiction affects all people of all walks of life and is particularlarly concerning in pop/ hip ho...2022-05-121h 05
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 52- Politics and Medicine, Aint one without the other. Get to know Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, Dr Jason HayesOn this episode, we have Dr. Jason Hayes, Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia talk about his foray into politics and why physicians need to continue to advocate for their communities. We also discuss some of the most important aspects of his campaign how Medicare and Medicaid are essential components to those needing healthcare access and why we need to support those who are burdened by the healthcare system how SB202, a bill passed in Georgia continues to promote voter suppression and affects underrepresented communities why critical race theory should be...2022-05-021h 01
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 51 Quick takes! Cam Newton- Trial by Fire. Women being quiet?!!Back at it! Cam Newton has recently come under fire for his comments regarding women. Particularly the comment " "No, baby! But you can't cook. You don't know when to be quiet. You don't know how to allow a man to lead." On this episode we talk about what does his sentiments represents? Was it taken out of context and how does his comments potentially reinforce patriarchy? Tune in, like, subscribe, share Please don't forget to donate to our annual podcast scholarship Follow us on IG here Donate to the Mel...2022-04-2526 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 50- Quick Takes! Should the N word be banned?Several weeks ago Joe Rogan and Fat Joe came under scruitiny for their use of the N word. On this Quick Takes episode we discuss our thoughts on the N word use in our communities and what does it signfiy? Is it justified? What is the history behind the word? Are their context in which they are appropriate? how should we approach situations in which someone may use the word in a derogatory fashion? and MORE!2022-03-1721 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 49- Lets Roll up and Roll out with Dr Hodge, Family Medicine Physician and Cannabis enthusiast. Foray into the world of Cannabis!On this episode of Melaninwhitecoats podcast we discuss with Dr Hodge, Family Medicine Physician and Cannabis enthusiast, the benefits of medical marijuana for patients with a variety of medical conditions what are the societal implications of legalizing cannabis what is cannabis and its various forms why it is critical to make your stake in a 33 billion dollar industry which is slated to be worth 200 billion in the next 10 years and MORE! Follow us on IG here Contribute to our annual podcast scholarship here Follo...2022-03-1155 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 48- Quick takes! Aye Kings and Queens, lemme put you on to some mental health tips and awarenessOn this Quick Takes episode, Aldwin and Lavar discuss some advice on how to navigate mental health. The importance of being emotionally availabile and emotionally intelligent. How to validate your thoughts and mental health through a strong social support Why our communities need to galvanize together to bolster mental health awareness How masculinity in the hood can perpetuate trauma Connect with us on IG here! Contribute to the Melaninwhitecoats Annual Podcast Scholarship here The National Suicide Prevention Hotline2022-02-2221 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 47- Motivation 101! Connecting with Dr Manna, Author of the Pre Med Survival GuideOn this episode we have Dr. Manna, first generation Eritrean Physician and Anesthesiologist who imparts her wisdom regarding how to maintain motivation as a aspiring medical professional. We also discuss and ask the following questions As a motivator to countless students, what does motivation mean to you? How do you maintain it on a day-to-day basis? As a first-generation Eritrean American immigrant, straight from the roots of Africa, tell us about your journey to physician-hood. What were some of the challenges you faced coming into a vastly different culture in America? What brought you into the publishing space...2022-02-1843 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 46- Quick Takes! Pick up the book, Put down the gun. Say No to gun violenceNew Segment called quick takes where we will discuss 15-20 minutes a topic which affects our community. Today the topic is gun violence which continues to devastate black men in America at an alarming rate. Did you know that black men ages 15-34 make up 2 % of the US population but are 37 percent of gun fatalities. In urban cities like Philadelphia, black men consists of 80 percent of gun fatalities there has been a 14 percent increase in gun fatalities since 2019. What are some solutions to the violence? How can we mit...2022-02-0818 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 45- If you look good, you will feel good, and hence you will do GOOD! Connecting with cosmetic chemist, Drea, founder of Aini OrganixIf you look good, you will feel good, and hence you will do GOOD! Connecting with cosmetic chemist, Drea, founder of Aini Organix On this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats podcast Andrea, a cosmetic chemist discusses, what drew her to cosmetic chemistry and how she realized medicine was not her calling How her brand Aini Organix has helped her touched with her roots in Africa and empower other people to do the same How to balance working for a corporate institution and getting a bag with Aini...2022-01-2437 min
Catch Up After CollegeMelanin WhiteCoats - Aldwin Samari & Lavar WilliamsAldwin Samari & Lavar Williams are both student doctors & podcast hosts of the Melanin White Coats podcast.
Today on the show they talk about what life looks like currently as medical students, the importance of having mentors, & the importance of what it means for patients to have more black doctors.
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MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastDreams deferred not deterredAs it is graduation season upon us....On this episode, we have two spectacular individuals whom Aldwin attended school with and graduated with a masters in medical science with at Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr Amber Frazier who is the first black resident ever to attend psychiatry residency at her residency program at Atrium health and a recent homeowner utilizing the doctor loan along with, Dr. Denise Hinton who is a former walk on to the LSU track team and eventual all American in weight and hammer throw and current Orthopedic Resident at Duke doing a research year. We disc...2021-05-211h 06
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastNo Justice No Peace, Protect US!On this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats podcast we discuss our thoughts on the recent fatal shooting of our beloved black brothers and sisters. The US leading all developing countries in fatal police shootings per year qualified immunity and the messages it imposes for criminalization of police officers. Should qualified immunity be banned from the Constitution? personal experiences/encounters with police officer. How they make us feel and what our ways we can continue to protect ourselves the importance of policy work and the impact it can have in changing the disparities of...2021-05-041h 02
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastFrom Medical Student to Neurosurgery Patient, Resilience and Fortitude with Student Doctor Theandra MaduOn this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast, student doctor Theandra Madu from Howard University College of Medicine discusses her recent experience with being diagnosed with a glioma, a benign form of brain cancer which can potentially become deadly what it meant to her while being on medical rotations and experiencing neurological symptoms she could not explain which included the inability to move her tongue or touch the roof of her mouth what physical and mental challenges she faced when she was was diagnosed with brain cancer how has being a neurological/neur...2021-04-1440 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastMatch day 2021, its a vibe, it's a vibe yeah yeahLast Friday, close to 40,000 medical students matched into a speciality at a residency in the United States. This is the day that medical students worked hard for in anticipation of where they will truly begin their clinical training. 4 years of medical school leads up to this special moment. This episode we celebrate that process with recently matched medical student, Darnell Gordon. He will be matching to Ohio States Emergency Medicine Residency Program. We discuss -his feelings regarding the match and how he felt knowing he matched on Match Monday -advice for those going into the up...2021-03-2336 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastWhy Yoga MattersOn this episode Dr Celeste Aida, a chiropractor discusses -How can yoga be implemented in our communities and at the intersection of standard medicine -The different forms of yoga and how Yoga isnt just defined by poses. It’s defined by mindset, a lifestyle and more...... -What does it mean that approximately 72 percent of all yoga practitioners are women and how we can get more men in tuned with this beneficial activity -How Yoga transformed one of her patient’s life and created such a healthy and positive outcome -Why...2021-03-1047 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastBlack Dating during the pandemic; It's Valentine's Day, beloved!On this special edition for Valentine's Day, we have special guests Erica and Isabella, co host on the SNMA presents the Lounge Podcast. We discuss -how online dating has transformed the dating experience during the pandemic -what is dating like as a black man in medicine? Do we got options like that? -thoughts on woman in the professional space potentially generating less dating interest than men -what is a purpose partner -are men intimidated by women in the professional space2021-02-1557 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastRespectfully I may need my 60K back or NAH, life on medical school rotations during the pandemicOn this episode, we discuss what have been our favorite and least favorite experiences on medical school rotations -Lavar talks about what medical school rotations have been like while adapting to the pandemic. Are virtual rotations fun at all? -is it possible to still fall in love or have a passion for a specific rotation if your preceptor is trash? -how to deal with conflict in a professional matter -Aldwin talks about an encounter with a black physician who felt offended when calling him boss -why being a black phys...2021-01-2844 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastOn the brink of the edge, Advocacy work and the NYC DOE ( Department of Education)On this episode with medical student Sotonye Douglas, we discuss -how your voice can implement change in your community and why advocacy matters from your local, state officials and even celebrities whom she has had the privilege of all working with. -what it means to be educated in the NYC Department of education, the largest education system in the country. Why is there twice the amount of NYPD officers than there are social workers and guidance counselors in the NYC DOE? How does that impact the quality of education in NYC schools? -how the...2021-01-1441 min
MelaninWhiteCoats Podcast2020 baggage manifesting '21 treasuresIn this new year, the melaninwhitecoats podcast decided to explore a new territory. This podcast episode was done by only one co host. On this melaninwhitecoats episode, a discussion is had on -why YOU should take the vaccine when it is available. The collectivist mindset will see us prevail through the pandemic - the fauci effect. What does it mean to the medical world that there has been an 18 percent increase in medical school application? Is this renewed interest due to Dr Anthony Fauci alone or other factors? -why it is impor...2021-01-0841 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastTransparency goes as Transparency gets! Connecting with one of the youngest black osteopathic medical graduates EVER, Dr. Ashley Peterson.On this episode, Dr. Ashley Roxanne Peterson discuses how she dealt with the challenge behind the media backlash of being named the first Black DO rather than the true statement of being the youngest black DO graduate from PCOM-GA and potentially the youngest Black DO graduate ever. She talks about how independence at an early allowed her to flourish and start her medical journey at a younger age than most of her peers. We also talk about the importance of balance during the medical journey and how the medical environment enforces the thought that grades mean everything at the...2020-09-171h 02MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastNo Hair! No Problem! Maintaining Healthy Hair with Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist, Dr. EkpoOn this episode, Dr. Ekpo, a hair transplant specialist and dermatologist talks about how to maintain healthy hair particularly in communities of color. We dispel some of the myth as it pertains to hair growth and how hair loss is irrevocably connected to your psychological and physical state. We discuss some of the more common dermatologic diseases which affect black people such as CCA ( central centrifugal cicatrical alopecia) and how hair loss can occur from two general processes, scarring vs non-scarring. We answer the question of are relaxers and perming safe? How often do you need to shampoo? Are...2020-09-0355 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastSPECIAL EDITION! Acknowledging the Mamba's Way 8/24, A tribute to the late Kobe BryantAs today is 8/24, Mamba day, it is only right that we celebrate an individual who captivated the world through his grit, determination and relentless work ethic. The numbers 8 and 24 were on one of the most prolific NBA players to have graced the court, Kobe Bryant. Beyond basketball, he was a transcendent who helped to transform his community in a multitude of ways from coaching his daughter's AAU team to writing a screenplay which he won an Oscar for. On this episode, we talk about the impact Kobe had on on the world and in particular on us. We discuss...2020-08-2545 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastEpisode 32- From Philly to Cincy, Why Fit in when you can be a STANDOUT? A discussion with Dr. Chineze EboOn this episode, Dr. Chi Ebo, a pediatric resident discusses advice on how to navigate intern year and illustrate the skills of a competent resident. What are the first things you need to do on the first day? How can you make yourself more prepared? She focuses on how residency is an ever evolving process through which individuals explore who they are. We also talk about the feelings of inadequacy as a resident and what are the best things to look for when applying to residency programs. She offers tips on how to successfully apply and how her untraditional...2020-08-2247 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastPlastic Surgery is more than meets the eye! Dispelling the myths with Dr. TriggsOn this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast, Dr Triggs discusses his journey toward his passions of plastic surgery. He dispels the myth that plastic surgery is only aesthetics and talks about the multi encompassing fields of plastic surgery. Nonetheless, he includes how he navigated trailblazing the field of plastic surgery as the first BLACK chief resident of plastic surgery at USF ( University of South Florida). We also discuss how the standards of beauty by the media has affected plastic surgery as a field and how his decisions to create a foundation for his future led to him working in...2020-08-1349 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastPhysician Advocacy with the Chronicles of Women in White Coats 2On this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Davis, who is a pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist who has been working with children and adolescents in the South Bronx for the past 10 years and our other guest Dr. Kat Ogle, who is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician, currently practicing at The George Washington University Hospital, Washington VA Medical Center and United Medical Center in Washington, DC both discuss their views on the importance of physician advocacy work. They discuss how their specific experiences called for them to educate not only themselves but others about micro aggressions, institutional racism and...2020-08-041h 03MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastPageantry and MedicineOn this episode of Melaninwhitecoats podcast, Fourth Year Medical Student, Victoria Humphrey talks about how pageantry changed her life. How the skills she learned from such a unique perspective gave her an insight into success in medical school. She talks about the importance of engaging the future and giving back the tools of success to those who will follow. Nonetheless, she even mentions the challenges which she traversed as a former pageant queen and as well as within medical school. Tune in! Be sure to like, comment and subscribe and show us some LOVE! Listen here on...2020-07-2752 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastI am my ancestors' wildest dream. Being a Black Man in America and in Medicine- An Interview with Dr Nelson NwumehOn episode 28 of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast, recently minted Dr. Nwumeh aka Nelson discusses his personal journey of health and wellness. As a former personal trainer, he talks about the importance of transforming your health and undergoing a journey that is best for your life. Nelson chronicles some important lessons he has experienced through his medical school journey and how he has balanced successful endeavors while having so many obligations. We discuss what life is like as a black man in America despite having the facade of protection in wearing a white coat. He offers tools to be successful in...2020-06-251h 00MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastThe Black Xperience! Shall we rise or fall?On this episode, the boys talk about the state of affairs in America today. We discuss our feelings and thoughts regarding the recent wave of protest and rioting. Are people valid to engage in whatever way shape or form to release their emotions and feelings about America today? How can we improve as a community and what we want to accomplish? Our perceptions of being a black man in a white coat is somewhat variable but also somewhat similar . We talk to some experiences we have had as a professionals and how these systemic transgression can ultimately affect our...2020-06-0453 minMelaninWhiteCoats PodcastLet's talk about Mental Health! Dealing with the consequence of COVID 19 on adolescent and physician wellness!On episode 26 of the melaninwhitecoats podcast, we have a special guest, Dr Ramsey an adolescent fellow at Children’s National Hospital in Washington D.C talk about the realities of adolescent medicine and mental health during the pandemic. She enlightens us about some particular experiences which affects the adolescent population and contributes what are ways to combat some mental health issues. She also talks about mental health disparities which affect adolescents around the globe and what spurred her interest into such. She displays her passions for a unique subset within pediatrics and the importance of highlighting the difficulties they fa...2020-05-2050 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastCrafting your own legacy under the limelight, an interview with Tiana Woolridge, future pediatrician and daughter of former NBA star, Orlando WoolridgeOn this 25th episode of the Melaninwhitecoats podcast, we interview Tiana Woolridge, daughter of the late Orlando Woolridge, former NBA star for the LA Lakers. Tiana discusses her childhood experience and the influence her mother and father instilled in her at a young age. She also is transparent about how the death of her father affected her and the wisdom he imparted on her. Despite her resilience, she reveals her bout of depression, dealing with a horrific injury while playing division 1 collegiate volleyball and the importance of utilizing the resources that are available to you when in a challenging s...2020-04-2255 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastCOVID 19 Melaninwhitecoats' Personal PerspectivesJoin us on this episode as we discuss COVID 19 and its impact on our personal lives. We discuss how we are adapting as professional medical students and pharmacist. What we anticipate moving forward and dispel some rumors about the virus. We lay down the realities of the situation through the lens of our experience. We also discuss how we think the virus can ultimately be subdued! Check out this jampack episode! Please subscribe to Itunes here Please subscribe to googleplay here2020-03-281h 02
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastTravel blogging to the Frontlines of Coronavirus overnight- An Interview with Dr. White, pediatric hospitalist and physician journalistOn this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast, we have Dr. White, a Pediatric Hospitalist in the metro Atlanta area, discussing her transition from blogging to being a main contributor to CNN on COVID-19. Dr. White is creator, editor and writer of the award winning blog, The Sophisticated lifestyle blog. In 2020, Dr. White is also serving as an ambassador for O, the Oprah Magazine and is a best selling author with her travel e book series on Amazon. We discuss how to access resources to educate yourself on the virus and what are the typical symptoms. Second, we discuss fatality...2020-03-1948 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastTrue Life, I failed Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 of my physician licensure exam and yet I still RISE. An interview with Dr. Odunsi, an OB/GYN Hospitalist about how perceived failures lead to extravagant success.On this episode of the melaninwhitecoats podcast Dr. Odunsi recently minted attending physician and OB Hospitalist in Seattle Washington talks about the challenges she faced while failing the first, second and third part of her physician licensure exam. She talks about losing her husband at the time during her first year of residency and the thought of leaving medicine after finishing residency. She discuses what allowed her to transverse the challenges and the power of family and support. Also, if you have any desire to learn about OB/GYN as a field check this episode out. She puts us...2020-02-2753 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastThe interplay of child development, race, and mental health within the psychiatric field. An interview with Dr. Sarah VinsonOn episode 21 of the melaninwhitecoats podcast, Aldwin and Dr. Sarah Vinson, child and forensic psychiatrist discuss how environmental factors influence childhood development and how such environment can adversely affect their mental health. We also discuss the prison system and how everything is not what we can anticipate. We discuss the subjective perspective of the system and how it can negatively impact those whom are incarcerated. As well as Dr. Vinson sheds light on her position as a psychiatrist and shares inspiring words on how one can diversify your passions within the field of medicine. Please subscribe here o...2020-02-0856 min
MelaninWhiteCoats Podcast2019 mishaps leading into 2020 successOn this episode of the melaninwhitecoat podcast Lavar and Aldwin talk about the challenges they faced in 2019 and how they apply these lessons into accomplishing their goals in 2020. We also share what are our 2020 visions for the future are and beyond! Last, we share some advice on how to deal with failure and how to continue to build a momentum for the dream you aspire to! Please subscribe on Itunes here Please subscribe to googleplay here Donate to Jameesa Hodges Hold the Key Scholarship for high school seniors here2020-01-2957 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastCultivating your passions as a Jack of all Trades in Medical School - Interview with Dr. Christel Wekon-KemeniOn this episode of Melaninwhitecoats podcast, we discuss how to navigate/maintain a relationship with your significant other during medical school, the desire to inspire scholarship which is designed to support high school students who are interested in medical school and the BlackmanMD blog which was created to inspire minorities to pursue their ambitions within medicine and recognize poential pitfalls/ challenges faced by those along the journey. Click here to learn more about the Desire to Inspire Scholarship Click Here to check the BlackMan MD blog Click here to subscribe to Me...2019-12-281h 05
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastDealing with Racism, Microagressions and Discrimination within the professional workplace, an interview with Dr. ArumalaIn Honor of International Women's day, the Melaninwhitecoats podcast interviewed Dr. Arumala, an OB/GYN who currently works in Texas and enlightens us about her experience of dealing with racism and microagression in the workplace. We discuss how to promote diversity and how each of these experiences have shaped her molding into an excellent physician. She even gives us an insight into how being an osteopathic physician has benefitted her and advice on how to tackle the most competitive specialties in medicine. Don't miss this one and please leave a comment below and share! Subscribe to Itunes...2019-03-091h 09
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastSocial Media? Poison or Remedy? Impact on Millennials and Beyond!On this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats Podcasts, we have two special guest on this episode, Dayana a fellow podcaster and Marian, a PA student at UCLA. We discuss social media and how it has influenced the millennial generation. Are there truly pros and cons to utilizing social media? How has social media affected our ability to interact with others? Join us on this episode of the Melaninwhitecoats podcast as we venture understanding the pervasiveness of social media in our society. We discuss from the brotherhood/unity of the civil rights era to the influence of Love and Hip Hop...2019-01-241h 12
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastNEW YEAR SAME US WHO DIS? A review of our year and what we want to accomplish in the next.Happy New Year!! On this episode, the boys are back in action. We take a highlight of our year. Some of the challenges and pitfalls we faced during the year and what we learned from them. Also, moving forward we discuss our new years resolution and what to look forward to with the podcast. From death, to failure, to joy, accompishment, and success, we traversed all landscapes through last year. Tune in and see how our perspective has changed from Jan to now! Thank you all for listening as always! Please leave comments and suggestions below Subscribe...2019-01-021h 07
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastSo you want to be a podcaster? Learn about podcasting and what prompted us into the field, discussion with fellow podcaster Yamyo-On this episode Aldwin and podcaster Yamyo from the ( Rooted with Yams Podcast) discuss their inspirations to podcasting. How podcasting has transformed their experience and perception of the world. They also discuss some of the challenges and pitfalls of podcasting. Last, they discuss how you can elevate yourself by joining the podcasting world and how to create/navigate a unique niche with things like the google scholar program and other avenues for growth. Check this episode out!! Please leave comments and suggestions on new topics below. Subscribe to us on Google podcast Subscribe to us o...2018-12-221h 05
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastNavigating motherhood as a single mother, being president of SNMA and dealing with the challenge of not matching, Interview with Dr. Danielle Ward- Episode 14On this episode of the melaninwhitecoats podcast, we interview Dr. Danielle Ward, former president of SNMA, and current surgery resident at PCOM- Philly. This episode lays some gems on how to manage your time amongst multiple responsibilities and navigating motherhood. Nonetheless Dr. Ward talks to us about her challenge of not matching and how that challenge transformed her. Please leave comments and feedback below! Thank you for tuning in and checking our podcast! Subscribe to Itunes here Subscribe to googleplay here Dr. Danielle Ward's blog Follow us on Instagram! 2018-11-2128 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastTales of an Orthopedic Surgery Resident, Author and Podcaster- Interview with Dr. Wendell ColeOn this episode of the melaninwhitecoats podcast, we interview Dr. Wendell Cole, graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine and current Orthopedic Surgery Resident at Tulane School of Medicine. Dr. Cole discusses his book the Medical School Survival kit, currently available on amazon, some of the challenges he has faced as a medical student particularly with STEP 1 and what he envisions for his-self in the future. A-lot of gems are dropped in this episode! Who knew you could do all of this as a medical student? Well see how Dr. Cole organizes and structures himself so that he can maintain...2018-11-1533 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastAre we adequately prepared? The state of education in our society today. Interview with Aise Cannon, former associate director of admission at PCOM-GAOn this episode, melaninwhitecoats podcasts talks about the state of education. How it has affected individuals in the community from progressing forward. Ms. Cannon talks about her experience in her different roles as associate director of admission of PCOM-GA and director of admission at Agnes Scott College. What she has encountered in the system and how we can overcome the barriers people face as pre-professional and professional student. She also advises on study styles and how our environment can potentially influence our ability to learn. Check it out! Click here to subscribe on iTunes 2018-11-051h 07MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastWhat is being a DO, practicing OMT and living life as a new attending. Interview with Dr. Barbara Joy JonesOn this episode of Melaninwhitecoats podcast, Lavar and Aldwin interview Dr. Barbara Joy Jones, attending physician at Gwinett Medical Center who practices OMT ( osteopathic manipulative technique). She talks about how she incorporates OMT into her practice, what is life like as a newly minted attending physician and how her background led to her current position. If you want to know what life is like as a DO, be sure to check this episode out! Please leave comments and feedback below and we appreciate you taking your time to listen. Subscribe to Itunes here 2018-09-2544 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastHow real is gentrification in today's society and its implications?On this episode, the crew is back in full formation! We talk about gentrification and how it has impacted us directly and on our thoughts on it. Should it even be legal? Where along the line of morality does gentrification fall and does it truly benefit anybody. Nonethless, we update you on our lives and what we have been up to over the summer as well. Look out for our next episode talking about study skills and how our environment can influence our study styles. Please leave a comment or suggestions below. Like and share! Subscribe on I...2018-08-221h 14
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastNavigating Financial Aide in Medical SchoolOn this episode, Lavar and Aldwin interview Ms. Star Greene, an important member of the financial aide office at PCOM-Ga. She talks about the various ways you can cut down on spending in medical school, the opportunities to have your medical school paid for and how to be financial savy when entering a situation where you must take out loans for medical school. Tune in to this episode to step your financial game up! Find us on iTunes! Melaninwhitecoats and please subscribe!2018-08-0135 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastManaging Failures Within Medicine, Interview with Dr. BernadinOn this episode, Dr. Bernadin shares her experiences growing up in a single parent home, living against the odds and achieving her goals of becoming a family medicine physician. She discusses her experience of failing the STEP 2 exam and how that transformed her perception of reality and becoming closer to her faith. She reveals how her motivation fueled her reason behind pursuing medicine. Tune in to this episode and see what advice she has to offer! Subscribe to iTunes here2018-07-0348 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastWelcome to Family Medicine! Interview with Dr. Collman and Dr. PowellOn this episode, we have an interview with Dr. Collman and Dr. Powell, two family medicine physicians at Piedmont Hospital, about their journey into medicine, what are their accomplishments moving forward, their organization dedicated to inspiring minorities, how to deal with adversity, what is life like being in a relationship and being in medicine. Please support and check the episode out. Feel free to leave suggestions and comments. Thank you for your continued support! Subscribe here on iTunes Subscribe here on Googleplay2018-06-1932 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastUps and downs of first year of medical school via Bro TalkOn this episode, we are talking about the end of our first year of medical school, some ambitions we have for the summer, tips on applying to medical schools, our thoughts on the Drake and Pusha T beef and our new segment, What in the World! Subscribe to iTunes here Subscribe to Googleplay here2018-06-1252 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastCan you be a physician, writer, and journalist? Catch it in an Interview with Dr. RobinsIn this episode, the Melaninwhitecoats Podcast interviews Dr. Robins, a Family Medicine physician at Georgetown University and medical graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Robins is a physician journalist who has written for PBS News Hour, ABC News and Blackdoctor.org. Dr. Robins talks about her career path toward medical journalism starting in medical school and some of the obstacles she has faced within the world of medicine. Join us on our FIRST interview as we explore the world of journalism, medicine and dealing with hardships! Subscribe to iTunes here 2018-03-1633 min
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastWelcome to Wakanda? Black Panther movie discussionIn this episode, we discuss the implications of the Black Panther Movie on today's society. What are some of the important lessons which can ultimately be applicable to our own lives. How can we strengthen our community as a whole? Can we build a Wakanda of our own? These are some questions which pose in relation to specific scenes within the movie? Join us for this insightful discussion about our perspective on the movie and how to tailor it to our specific lives. Subscribe here on iTunes Subscribe Here on Google Play2018-03-021h 06
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastMental health, a reality in professional school Click here to subscribe to google play Click here to subscribe to iTunes On this episode of Melan- in- White Coats Podcasts, we discuss the significance of mental health in our lives. A topic which has plagued countless individuals and which has becomes buried underneath various other topics. We define what it means to us and how we can potentially combat the disastrous consequences which are created from mental health. Join us in this critical and necessary discussion! Please leave comments and suggestion below. Thank you to all who ha...2018-02-051h 04
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastDating in professional school Greetings, on this episode we will be talking about our experiences dating as professional students. We have 2 students from Morehouse School Of Medicine, a student from Ga state and a recent law graduate to detail their own personal experiences as well. What are the expectations of the opposite sex? What are some misgivings about professional school and relationships? Find out on this episode! Subscribe to our iTunes version of the Podcast Here Click here to Subscribe on Google Play2018-01-221h 04
MelaninWhiteCoats PodcastIntroduction to MelaninwhitecoatsIn this introduction, we talk about our aspirations, what brought us into the field of medicine and pharmacy respectively and some of the things we hope to instill during the duration of the show and in future episodes. 2018-01-1029 min