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 <a style='color:gre

The Black Doctors Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Steven Bradley MD, with 309 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Steven Bradley MD hosts The Black Doctors Podcast, a health show with 309 episodes published.

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  Episode #49

  Medicine's Moral Compass: A Deep Dive into Ethics

  Dec 14, 202518 minS11

  <p>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.</p><br><p>-Key Takeaways: </p><p>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...

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  Episode #48

  Behind the Stethoscope: Lessons on Leadership, Humility, and Self-Discovery in Medicine

  Dec 7, 202538 minS11

  <p>Welcome to the final episode of Season 11 of the Black Doctors Podcast with Dr. Steven Bradley. As the year 2025 wraps up, Dr. Bradley reflects on his diverse career journey, sharing insights and lessons learned from his residency through his practice in military medicine and critical care anesthesiology. This transparent conversation provides valuable advice for current physicians on leadership, communication, and career transitions.</p><br><p>Takeaways:</p><br><p>-Career Growth and Leadership: Dr. Bradley discusses the importance of teamwork, humility, and leadership, learned from residency and military medical practice.</p><p>- Decision-Making and Adaptability: Insight into critical...

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  Episode #47

  How I Built This: My Pathway to Medicine

  Nov 30, 202522 minS11

  <p>In this episode of the Black Doctors Podcast, Dr. Steven Bradley shares his inspiring journey from growing up with humble beginnings to becoming a physician. His story highlights the challenges and triumphs along the way, including switching from a music major to pursuing medicine, the support systems that helped him succeed, and the significance of gratitude and humility in his career. Dr. Bradley also reflects on the changes in the medical field and outlines his plans for the future of the podcast and his personal projects.</p><br><p>- Journey to Medicine: Dr. Bradley discusses his transition from...

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  Episode #46

  Awareness Under Anesthesia: Separating Fact from Fiction

  Nov 24, 202515 minS11

  <p>Join Dr. Steven Bradley on the Black Doctors Podcast as he separates Hollywood myths from reality regarding awareness under anesthesia. Discover what anesthesia is, how common intraoperative awareness is, and the measures taken to prevent it. Equip yourself with knowledge for a safer, more confident surgical experience.</p><br><p>- Understand the three main types of anesthesia: general, sedation, and regional, and their specific roles during medical procedures.</p><p>- Learn about intraoperative awareness, its causes, and why it is extremely rare in modern medical practice.</p><p>- Find out what patients can do to communicate...

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  Episode #45

  The CRISPR Conundrum: Sickle Cell, and Health Equity

  Nov 16, 202513 minS11

  <p>Welcome to the Black Doctors Podcast with Dr. Steven Bradley, discussing the groundbreaking yet morally challenging first FDA-approved CRISPR therapy for sickle cell disease.</p><br><p>Takeaways:</p><p>1. The CRISPR therapy manipulates a patient's blood forming stem cells to increase fetal hemoglobin, significantly reducing pain crises and organ damage associated with sickle cell disease. However, the therapy costs around $2 million, plus additional hospitalization and treatment expenses.</p><p>2. Access to this potentially transformative therapy raises ethical issues, including high costs, logistical complexities, and the fact that sickle cell disease disproportionately affects Black Americans. Many patients may not...

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