In the third episode of Inside the Minds: Medicine, Education, & Equity, Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Blake Montgomery MD, a distinguished Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. Blake’s journey is one that is unique to many but also resonates with the number of aspiring physicians from minority backgrounds. Throughout the episode, learn about Blake’s unwavering commitment to pediatric orthopedics, shedding light on the challenges faced as a Black man entering the medical field and how he has and will continue to inspire others to do the same. His stories from growing up locally in St. Louis to attending world-renowned institutions like Stanford and Harvard Medical School, to an incredible opportunity to specialize his skills even further in Auckland, New Zealand, this is not an episode that you’re going to want to miss. We welcome you to dive into the mind of Blake Montgomery and the valuable insights that he has for aspiring healthcare professionals, educators, and advocates. 

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• Blake Montgomery MD Publications 

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Credits 

This podcast could not have been done without the help of the following people. Thank you for all your hard work. 

• Jason Newland MD, MEd, host 

• Blake Montgomery MD, guest 

• Sheridan Thomas, producer and editor