From Security Guard to a Doctor: Resilience, Mentorship, and Diversity in Medicine. #416

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From security guard to triple board resident doctor, Dr. Russell Ledet's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. He also explains how he balances being a resident, a dad, a husband and also a non-profit organizer.

Things to expect in this episode:

• Giving back to the community.
• Being a pioneer African-American male in a medical specialty.
• From a security guard at a hospital to eventually becoming a doctor.
• The 15 White coats.
• Managing a non-profit while being a resident, a dad and a husband.

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Chapters

1. Inspiring Journey of a Medical Doctor (00:00:00)

2. Journey to Becoming a Doctor (00:11:43)

3. Empowering Future Medical Professionals (00:19:36)

4. Promoting Diversity in Medical Community (00:30:04)

5. Effective Leadership in Nonprofit Organization (00:37:25)

6. Diverse Perspectives in Medical Training (00:46:07)

7. Supporting Healthcare Inequities With White Coats (00:51:26)