Medicine In Color

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]

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

This week's episode features Aleshia C. Edwards a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, CRNA, practicing at a Level 1 trauma center in Dallas, Texas.  After graduating from Savannah State University with her Bachelor of Science in Biology, she realized she no longer wanted to pursue medical school. Instead she earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the Medical College of Georgia. After graduating, she worked in the critical care setting in various hospitals in cities including Atlanta, Houston, and New York. Aleshia is dedicated to mentoring individuals interested in the anesthesia profession, as well as educating the public. Her commitment to mentoring and uplifting others is carried out in part by her involvement with the Ohanu & Allen Foundation, a non-profit organization founded to provide Nurse Anesthesia educational scholarships. 

Connect with MIC: 

Email: [email protected] 

Instagram: @MedicineInColor 

Twitter: @MedicineInColor 

Connect with Aleshia: 

Instagram: @acebeauty86 

Ohanu & Allen Foundation 

Instagram: @oafoundation

This week’s episode features a dynamic couple and amazing leaders in advocacy, Student Doctors Shane Hervey and Kelley Butler. Both California natives, Shane is a 3rd year medical student at Oregon Health and Sciences University and Kelly is between her 3rd and 4th year at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. 

Kelley most recently completed her Masters of Public Health in Health Policy at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health where she lead organizing efforts in juvenile justice reform and prison divestment, presented research on substance use and addiction treatment, completed a fellowship in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, increased civic engagement on campus through the Harvard Votes Campaign and oversaw a workshop series on Imposter Syndrome.

Shane has dedicated himself to supporting underrepresented minority students pursuing careers in medicine as recipient of the President’s Scholarship and fervent advocate within the OHSU Center for Diversity and Inclusion. On campus, he has served in numerous capacities for the Student National Medical Association, has contributed to advocacy and action around gun violence and is currently participating in research surrounding adolescent suicide.

We talked about their passion for social justice, how they maintain their relationship while in medical school, their dog Rosa Barks and what they'd do if they had a pet Elephant. 

Connect with MIC:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @MedicineInColor

Twitter: @MedicineInColor

This episode features Monique Gary, DO, MSc, FACS, a Breast surgical oncologist in the greater Philadelphia area. Dr. Gary is a graduate of Florida A&M University. She earned her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her surgical internship and residency at the University of Massachusetts and her Breast Surgical Oncology fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. In our conversation we chat about her journey through medicine, why she chose her career path, how to go from awareness to action, breast health in Black women and much more! 

Connect with MIC:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @MedicineInColor

Twitter: @MedicineInColor

Connect with Dr. Gary

Instagram: @DrMoniqueGary

Twitter: @DrMoniqueGary

This week’s episode features 7 amazing future docs from medical schools across the greater Philadelphia area. In our conversation we talk about the lessons they’ve learned in the last year, their experiences at their schools, how they maintain their drive and much more. 

Also, this past weekend I visited Harvard's Affiliated Hospitals Residency Showcase and was absolutely transformed by the experience. I'll share my sentiments and biggest takeaways from the weekend. 

Medicine In Color is looking for sponsors! Interested in being a sponsor of the podcast? Send an email to [email protected]!

Connect with MIC:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @MedicineInColor

Twitter: @MedicineInColor

This week's episode features Oliver H. Richmond III, PhD. Dr. Richmond, is a proud Morehouse graduate, member of the oldest and coldest, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and native of Cleveland, OH. In our episode, we talk about his journey to a PhD, plans to enter medical school, the power of mentorship in his life, his challenges along the way and much more. 

Also, 2nd year has officially started! New year, new work, new challenges; including board exams. I'll share how I'm feeling about 2nd year now that we're starting week 4. 

Medicine In Color is looking for sponsors! Interested in being a sponsor of the podcast? Send an email to [email protected]! 

Connect with MIC:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @MedicineInColor

Twitter: @MedicineInColor

In this week's episode, I chat with Tirrany Thurmond, M.Ed., NCC, LGPC, about all things wellness including tackling imposter syndrome, practicing self-care, superwoman syndrome and we also receive some practical tips on how to care for ourselves as we prepare for the next stage in our journey.  

Contact Tirrany: 

IG: @tirranyt

IG:@idaltu_counseling

Facebook: Tirrany Thurmond

Facebook: Idaltu Counseling & Consulting

Contact Medicine In Color:

IG: @MedicineInColor

Email: [email protected]

Today's episode features Dr. Adam Milam, a 4th year Anesthesiology Resident and Chief Resident in the LA area. Dr. Milam is a proud Baltimore native and has a passion for addressing public health issues that deeply impact his communities. He has turned is passion into power and impact! In our conversation we talk about life as a resident physician, some of his most impactful research, who he is outside of medicine and how likes his reese's peanut butter cups. He has all the degrees and the receipts to match! 

Contact MIC:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @MedicineInColor

Contact Dr. Milam:

Instagram: @ajmilammdphd

This week's episode features the first brother to grace the podcast, none other than my brother, Dr. Joseph H. Williams, PharmD. Dr. Williams is a proud Morehouse College graduate, currently works as a staff pharmacist in the Memphis,TN area and is the founder of Hillman Health LLC. In this episode we discuss his motivation for pursuing this career, challenges adjusting to Pharmacy school, developing friendships and a personal health issue that forced him to evaluate the importance of self-care.  

Contact MIC: 

Email: [email protected] 

Instagram: @MedicineInColor 

Connect with Dr. Williams: 

Instagram: @JHW67