Pioneering Pathways: A Journey Through Medicine with Dr. Morris, Dr. Walker, and Dr. Boykin

Still Talking Black

Have you ever wondered about the stories behind the most dedicated and resilient individuals in the medical profession? Meet Dr. Sylvia Morris, Dr. Angela Walker, and Dr. Diane Boykin, co-authors of "The Game Plan" and pioneers in their own right. Each with a unique tale of struggle, triumph, and an unwavering determination to succeed in the field of medicine, despite some of the odds stacked against them.
Witness through their eyes the challenges they faced in their journey. Not just their personal experiences, but they also shed light on their book, "The Game Plan," a roadmap to navigating medical school and beyond, with advice they wish they had when they were younger. Their stories are a testament to the power of belief, persistence, and mentorship.
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About Dr. Morris
Dr. Sylvia E. Morris, MD, MPH is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Morris’s goal is to utilize media to improve our nation’s public health by combining her training in Internal Medicine and Public Health.
Currently a Hospitalist, Dr. Morris serves on the Johns Hopkins University Berman Institute of Bioethics Advisory Board and Western Governors University College of Health Professions Nursing Advisory Council.
About Dr. Walker
Like many of my fellow Kaiser physicians, I knew I wanted to be a doctor at a very young age. I was five-years-old when I reasoned with my parents that I wanted to help people. There was no light-bulb moment, then or now, I simply love seeing people healthy, happy, and strong. As an OB/GYN, I am passionate about educating women and girls about their bodies. Also, there is nothing more joyful than helping to bring a new life into the world.
About Dr. Boykin
Dr Diane Boykin received her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College in 1990. Before going to medical school she enjoyed working at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston Massachusetts for several years in the tissue typing lab for organ transplant. In 1998, she received her medical degree from Georgetown University. Post graduate training completed in 2002 by finishing her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency from Johns Hopkins University. She currently works for Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group.

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Chapters

1. Black Doctors Share Their Journeys (00:00:00)

2. Challenges for Black Female Doctors (00:14:10)

3. Guide to a Medical Career (00:31:24)