Faces of Medicine
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Khama Ennis
Podcast Overview
<p>Faces of Medicine is an inspiring podcast series that illuminates the remarkable journeys of Black female physicians in America. Hosted by Dr. Khama Ennis, each episode features candid, in-depth conversations with doctors from the acclaimed documentary film, plus additional physicians whose stories deserve to be heard.</p><br><p>With Black women representing only 2.8% of all US doctors, these voices have been historically underrepresented. Through intimate interviews, listeners gain unprecedented access to the challenges, victories, and humanity behind the white coat. From the allies who championed them to the barriers they overcame.</p><br><p>Whether you're a future physician seeking inspiration, a healthcare professional committed to equity, or simply someone who wants to better understand the doctors caring for our communities, Faces of Medicine offers a transformative window into stories that will reshape how you see medicine.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
Dr. Kimberlynn Heller
<p>On this episode, Dr. Kimberlynn Heller is an ObGyn in Portland, Oregon, who grew up in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Heller’s very own delivery was difficult and led to an injury with a resulting disability that limits movement in one of her arms. Despite that challenge, a mentor helped her learn how to thrive as a surgeon. Dr. Heller also discusses the incredible experience of attending Howard University, one of the top rated HBCUs in the country, as well as how her father instilled in her a no-excuses approach to tackling obstacles. All of these factors, plus her own refusal to ever give up, have kept her on the path to success. Dr. Heller insists that one of the most important keys to her success is being stubborn in the face of challenges.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Host and Executive Producer: Dr. Khama Ennis</p><p>Senior Producer: Alex Smith</p><p>Project Manager & Associate Producer: Seth Lepore</p><p>Assistant Producers: Jenahye Johnson & Monty Ross</p><p>Theme music by DK the Punisher</p><br><p>Rent the Faces of Medicine documentary on <a href="https://bit.ly/faceskinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kinema</a></p><p>Visit our website: <a href="https://www.facesofmedicine.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facesofmedicine.org</a></p><p>Screen the documentary: <a href="https://www.screenfaces.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.screenfaces.co</a></p><p>Follow us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/facesofmed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/facesofmed</a></p><p>Subscribe and leave a review!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 9, 2026
Dr. Amen Sergew
<p>On this episode, Dr. Amen Sergew is an integrative pulmonologist in Denver, Colorado, who moved to the U.S. from Ethiopia as a teenager. Though she grew up speaking English, she says that one of the hardest parts of adapting to life in the U.S. was navigating culture shock, especially since her life in Ethiopia was nothing like what was portrayed in the media here during the 1990s. Dr. Sergew had the added challenge of being undocumented during much of her teen and early adult years - right up until her last year of medical school. That experience has continued to shape how she cares for patients. Sergew also discusses stepping away from academic medicine in order to treat patients with a more integrative approach.</p><br><p>Host and Executive Producer: Dr. Khama Ennis</p><p>Senior Producer: Alex Smith</p><p>Project Manager & Associate Producer: Seth Lepore</p><p>Assistant Producers: Jenahye Johnson & Monty Ross</p><p>Theme music by DK the Punisher</p><br><p>Rent the Faces of Medicine documentary on <a href="https://bit.ly/faceskinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kinema</a></p><p>Visit our website: <a href="https://www.facesofmedicine.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facesofmedicine.org</a></p><p>Screen the documentary: <a href="https://www.screenfaces.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.screenfaces.co</a></p><p>Follow us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/facesofmed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/facesofmed</a></p><p>Subscribe and leave a review!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 2, 2026
Dr. Petal Elder
<p>On this episode, we heard from Dr. Petal Elder. She’s an internist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston who grew up in Trinidad and Tobago. Like about one-in-four doctors currently practicing in the U.S., she went to medical school outside of the country. Dr. Elder attended medical school in Ireland from which she had the opportunity to pursue clinical rotations all around the world, eventually landing in Massachusetts for residency. She is the youngest doctor featured on Faces of Medicine and experienced first hand some of the life-threatening challenges of pregnancy experienced by many Black women while she was still a resident. Her story illustrates the importance of listening to your instincts and following your own path, even if it’s different from the one you told everyone you’d be following.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Host and Executive Producer: Dr. Khama Ennis</p><p>Senior Producer: Alex Smith</p><p>Project Manager & Associate Producer: Seth Lepore</p><p>Assistant Producers: Jenahye Johnson & Monty Ross</p><p>Theme music by DK the Punisher</p><br><p>Rent the Faces of Medicine documentary on <a href="https://bit.ly/faceskinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kinema</a></p><p>Visit our website: <a href="https://www.facesofmedicine.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facesofmedicine.org</a></p><p>Screen the documentary: <a href="https://www.screenfaces.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.screenfaces.co</a></p><p>Follow us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/facesofmed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/facesofmed</a></p><p>Subscribe and leave a review!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Faces of Medicine?
<p>Faces of Medicine is an inspiring podcast series that illuminates the remarkable journeys of Black female physicians in America. Hosted by Dr. Khama Ennis, each episode features candid, in-depth conversations with doctors from the acclaimed documentary film, plus additional physicians whose stories deserve to be heard.</p><br><p>With Black women representing only 2.8% of all US doctors, these voices have been historically underrepresented. Through intimate interviews, listeners gain unprecedented access to the challenges, victories, and humanity behind the white coat. From the allies who championed them to the barriers they overcame.</p><br><p>Whether you're a future physician seeking inspiration, a healthcare professional committed to equity, or simply someone who wants to better understand the doctors caring for our communities, Faces of Medicine offers a transformative window into stories that will reshape how you see medicine.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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