Medicine In Color

Alicia M. Williams

Welcome to Medicine In Color, a podcast where we uplift the voices of men and women of color in medicine through honest dialog, inspiring stories and full transparency about who we are and what it takes to get it! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medicine-in-color/support

  • 37 minutes 1 second
    Turing No Into Yes - Tosin Seriki, DDS, MPH

    Tosin Seriki, DDS is a General Dentist in the Dallas, TX area. She is Nigerian born and Dallas, TX raised! Dr. Seriki earned a BA in Biology from University of Missouri-Columbia, a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Health Management & Policy at Drexel University, and a certificate in Neuroscience at the University of Texas-Dallas. In 2018 she earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery at Texas A&M (Baylor) College of Dentistry. Dr Seriki’s career interests include Women's Health, Global Oral Health, Health Information Dissemination, Beauty & Wellness, Life & Style! Outside of work she enjoys cooking and hosting friends and exploring new sites for adventures domestically and internationally!

    You can connect with Dr. Seriki @a.double.dose on IG for questions/inquiries and contact her at @toe_sted for life & style info! Be on the lookout for new information regarding what she’s up to next!

    Connect with Medicine In Color: 

    Social Media: @MedicineInColor

    Email: [email protected]

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    12 April 2022, 12:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 50 seconds
    Passion Into Purpose - Mikal Hicks-Black, DO

    This week I'm excited to share my conversation with one of the best clinicians I've had the joy of spending time with. Dr. Mikal Hicks-Black is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist located in metropolitan Philadelphia. As a lead clinician, Dr. Hicks-Black covers various inpatient units within the hospital where she manages patients from diverse backgrounds with intricate trauma narratives and complex psychopathology. She genuinely feels she turned her purpose into passion, and feels blessed to work in communion with the families and children that walk her units. 

    Connect with Medicine In Color:

    Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @MedicineInColor

    Email: [email protected]

    1 March 2022, 5:03 pm
  • 43 minutes 44 seconds
    Courageous Conversations - Jasmin Harpe, MD, MPH

    This week's episode features a brilliant sister who courageously shared her residency experience in a widely publicized opEd on Medium. 

    Dr. Jasmin Marie Harpe was born on the East Coast, graduated from high school in California, and came back East for college. She has a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University, earned a master’s in public health at Yale, and attended Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. Dr. Harpe stayed at Weill Cornell Medicine to complete her residency at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She combined her passion for neurology, public health advocacy, and research during residency by exploring the relationship between fertility treatment and headaches and has continued investigating this topic during her fellowship. She is currently a Clinical Fellow in Headache Medicine for the 2021-2022 academic year, and is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.


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    15 February 2022, 3:37 pm
  • 41 minutes 26 seconds
    Sky Is The Limit - Brian Nwannunu, MD, MS

    Season three is here, and we're kicking it off with a brother who is the future of orthopaedic surgery!   

    Dr. Nwannunu is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine and joint reconstruction. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology at Morehouse College, his master’s degree in Physiology at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and completed his medical education at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Nwannunu completed residency in orthopedic surgery at the John Peter Smith Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas, and fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He is a member of multiple medical societies and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Outside of his work at a surgeon, Brian enjoys traveling, physical fitness, outdoor activities, attending art and music festivals, world news, and reading.    

    Connect with Dr. Nwannunu   

    Instagram: @Doctor.Brian   

    Connect with Medicine In Color   

    Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @MedicineInColor  

    9 February 2022, 2:26 am
  • 58 minutes 50 seconds
    Mentorship Matters - Alden M. Landry, MD, MPH

    This week's episode features Dr. Alden Landry, MD, MPH. Dr. Landry is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Assistant Dean for the Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership, Associate Director and Advisor for William B. Castle Society, and Director of Health Equity Education at Harvard Medical School. He is also the founder and co-director of the non-profit organization Motivating Pathways. Dr. Landry received his Bachelor of Science degree from Prairie View A&M University, his medical degree from the University of Alabama Birmingham School of Medicine and completed his Emergency Medicine residency at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. In 2010, he earned a Master’s in Public Health degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and completed the Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy at Harvard University.  

    Connect with MIC:  

    Instagram: @MedicineInColor  

    Facebook: @MedicineInColor  

    Twitter: @MedicineInColor  

    Email: [email protected]

    8 September 2020, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Third Year Hustle!

    This week I had the opportunity to chat with some of my fellow 3rd year med students about how they're navigating the ongoing pandemic, social and political unrest and the transition into clinical year all while taking care of academic responsibilities. We also chat about what is bringing them joy, what we're hopeful for going forward and the excitement of finally being in the clinical setting. The third year hustle is real!!

    Connect with MIC:

    Instagram: @MedicineInColor

    Facebook: @MedicineInColor

    Twitter: @MedicineInColor

    Email: [email protected]

    4 August 2020, 3:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 25 seconds
    Surviving Chaos

    In this quick solo episode, I talk about the weight of current climate in our nation and managing board study season, the transition from 2nd year into 3rd year clinical rotations and the importance of intentionality in this season and beyond. I also share an amazing wellness resource specifically for Black women, the CentHERed Collective! 


    Connect with MIC

    Instagram: @MedicineInColor

    Facebook: @MedicineInColor

    Twitter: @MedicineInColor

    Email: [email protected]


    Connect with The CentHERed Collective:

    Website: www.CentHERedCollective.com

    Social: @CentHERedCollective (FB and IG)

    CentHERed Collective Virtual Retreat Registration

    24 July 2020, 4:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 38 seconds
    Secure The Seat - Minda Harts

    This week's episode features the amazing Minda Harts. Minda is the CEO of The Memo LLC, a career development platform for women of color. She is the best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table. Minda is an Assistant Professor at NYU Wagner. She has been featured on MSNBC's Morning Joe, Fast Company, The Guardian, and Time Magazine. Minda frequently speaks at companies like Microsoft, Levi's, Google, and Bloomberg on topics such as Leadership, Managing Diverse Teams and Self-Advocacy. She also hosts a weekly podcast called Secure The Seat.


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    Connect with Minda:

    Website: www.MindaHarts.com

    Social: @MindaHarts


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    Social Channels: @MedicineInColor



    17 April 2020, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Turn The Page - Student Doctor Osose Oboh, MPH

    This week's episode features Student Doctor Osose Oboh. Osose Oboh was born and raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California. She is a 2013 graduate of UCLA and earned her Master of Public Health with an emphasis on Global Health Leadership from the University of Southern California. she finished her program, she continued on to complete a post-baccalaureate program at Charles R. Drew University She is Osose is a current third year at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine with the goal of matching in Internal Medicine and completing a fellowship in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. She is the National President Elect and will be the National President of the SNMA for the 2020-2021 administration. Additionally, she is the new Student Trustee to the Board of Trustees of the National Medical Association. In addition to her medical pursuits, Osose is a professional freelance photographer and has traveled to 41 countries. 

    Connect with Osose:  

    Website: www.OsoseOboh.com  

    Instagram: @ososee 

    Connect with Medicine In Color

    Email: [email protected] 

    Social Media: @MedicineInColor on all channels!

    20 March 2020, 2:39 pm
  • 37 minutes
    Faith In Medicine - Jasmine Forte, M.D.

    We're back with new episodes!! Welcome to season 2 of Medicine In Color. This episode is the first in a series of episodes centered on Faith In Medicine. The first installment features Dr. Jasmine Forte, M.D. Dr. Forte is a Christian, wife, mother, and child neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. She specializes in Headache and Concussion and is the Director of Headache Medicine at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Forte earned a medical degree from Meharry Medical College and attended residency at Emory University. 

    Books I'm Reading: 

    - Big Idea Food by Marlena Banks 

    - The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts 

    Contact Dr. Forte: 

    Instagram: @jassy_jassymd 

    Contact MIC: 

    Instagram: @MedicineInColor 

    Twitter: @MedicineInColor 

    Facebook: @MedicineInColor 

    Email: [email protected]

    6 March 2020, 2:08 pm
  • 13 minutes 52 seconds
    31.

    The final episode of the year!! I celebrated by 31st birthday this month and wanted to share some things I've been reflecting on as I'm welcoming a new year. I also wanted to express my sincerest sentiments of gratitude to everyone who made this year a success and helped the podcast reach 4000 downloads!!! THANK YOU!!!

    If you'll be at the SNMA Region 8 Medical Education Conference on January 18th, be sure to check out the Women In Medicine Fireside Chat. I'll be hosting that session. 

    Register for RMEC here: https://2020regionviiirmec.splashthat.com/

    Connect with MIC:

    Email: [email protected]

    Instagram: @MedicineInColor

    Twitter: @MedicineInColor

    24 December 2019, 3:00 pm
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