The Black Doctors Podcast

About The Black Doctors Podcast

Discover a vibrant community and gain invaluable mentorship and education on The Black Doctors Podcast. As passionate advocates for underrepresented minority (URIM) premeds, medical students, residents, and attending physicians, we address the challenges faced by Black individuals pursuing healthcare careers. Join us for inspiring conversations with accomplished Black medical professionals, where we share failures, triumphs, and advice. Experience the enriching vibes (typically found only at Howard, Meharry, and Morehouse), and find your sense of belonging in a supportive community. Join our community. Join the conversation. Join The Black Doctors Podcast. ...because representation matters Instagram: @TheBlackDoctorsPodcast Twitter: @StevenBradleyMD www.TheBlackDoctorsPodcast.com Founder/Creator: Steven Bradley, MD Creative Director: Nate Jones, MD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Steven Bradley MD

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2020

Latest episode

7 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

73 of 310 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Jun 2026

   Early Dismissal From Residency: SNMA Panel

   Residency Dismissal, Remediation, and Discrimination: Stories, Data, and Practical Protections A moderated panel discusses residency dismissal, remediation, and discrimination, outlining the session format and sharing panelist backgrounds and experiences. Dr. Steven Bradley recounts being blindsided in internship after discovering emails tracking his mistakes and facing comments about attending Howard, then recovering with mentorship support. Dr. Joshua Obamido describes feeling targeted by a program director, schedule changes around Step 3, resignation followed by dismissal, licensing obstruction, and eventually matching into emergency medicine with legal pressure to release documents. Dr. Tyler Smith emphasizes mentorship, support without “expiration dates,” documentation, and preparing for meetings, while attorney Greg Care explains legal definitions of discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, protected classes, and how unionization can strengthen disciplinary processes. The panel reviews limited dismissal data showing racial disparities across specialties and offers strategies: read handbooks/contracts, seek feedback, email recaps, keep receipts, know meeting agendas/attendees, and reach out for help early. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   7 Jun 2026

   Navigating Residency Roadblocks

   Residency Dismissal, Non-Renewal, and Contracts: Legal Insights and Resident Strategies In a collaboration between the Black Doctors Podcast and SNMA "The Lounge" Presents: The Lounge, hosts and guests follow up on an SNMA conference panel about early dismissal from residency, focusing on discrimination data, legal frameworks, contracts, and practical protections for trainees. The recap highlights that Black and minority residents are about 5% of the workforce but roughly 20% of dismissals, with surgical dismissal rates for Black residents as high as 12% vs 2% for White residents, and a 2020 JAMA study reporting 25% of residents experienced race/ethnicity discrimination. Attorneys Greg Care and Michael Johnson discuss increased dismissals, less fair due process, differences between dismissal and non-renewal, non-negotiability of Match contracts, key clauses and timelines (Step 3 deadlines, evaluations, remediation, resignation notice, moonlighting), and the importance of documentation and email follow-ups. Residents discuss benefits, year-to-year renewal surprise, culture of silence, bias pressures, boundaries, mentorship, and handling reprimands and remediation plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   15 Dec 2025

   Medicine's Moral Compass: A Deep Dive into Ethics

   In this episode of The Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley delves into the importance of medical ethics in daily medical practice. He shares his personal journey into this field and offers insights on how clinicians at all levels can get involved. The discussion emphasizes that medical ethics is not just abstract but deeply embedded in everyday medical decisions impacting patients and healthcare providers alike. -Key Takeaways: 1. Medical ethics helps clinicians navigate moral dilemmas and make more informed patient care decisions. Understanding and involving oneself in medical ethics can significantly impact patient outcomes and healthcare quality. 2. Dr. Bradley shares his experiences in medical ethics, including his fellowship at the McLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics, highlighting the real-world application and importance of this field. 3. For medical students, residents, and attending physicians, there are numerous ways to get involved in ethics, from joining committees to pursuing formal training and finding mentors who question normative practices critically. Conclusion: Medical ethics is crucial in ensuring patient care goes beyond clinical duties to address moral and ethical considerations. Dr. Bradley encourages clinicians to engage in this field to provide better, more holistic patient care. Use the discount code: BDPODCAST (https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/BDPODCAST/) and save $25 off all TrueLearn USMLE, COMLEX and Residency Smartbanks. Do you need help with relaxation and decreasing stress? Check out AmbientRx (https://www.youtube.com/@AmbientRxx) on YouTube for music therapy and sound baths or stream the NOISE-1 album (https://open.spotify.com/album/0ItLPDx8nV3CSpPh5er9x0?si=zinQB7aWT2C36U4A3cj9cA) on Spotify. Interviewing for the big attending job? Check out the Physician's Contract course developed by Michael Johnson Legal. Use this affiliate link (https://physician-contracts.circle.so/checkout/presale-affiliate-discount?affiliate_code=8be2b3) to receive a discount! If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend and leave a comment and rating on iTunes. TBDP (https://www.theblackdoctorspodcast.com/) is a volunteer passion project with the goal of inspiring all who listen. In-house music and audio production, so any ideas for improvements or suggestions for future guests are welcome. Visit www.StevenBradleyMD.com (https://www.stevenbradleymd.com/) to learn more about our host. He is available for consultations or speaking engagements regarding health equity and medical ethics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Inside a recent episode

The Rise of AI in Medical Education: Promise and Predicament

Published 27 Oct 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Let's start with the promise. AI in medical education holds enormous potential to improve how we teach and how we learn. First, it's personalized. Adaptive learning systems can analyze how each student performs, what they struggle with, how long they take to answer questions, where their knowledge gaps lie. And AI can tailor lessons to these individual needs. It's like having a tutor who knows exactly how you think. Second, AI can enhance access. So students in rural or resource-limited areas can connect with virtual mentors, translation tools, and intelligent simulations that were once confined to elite institutions. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

7,337

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

110 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

34 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

89

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

92

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