In this episode of Inside the Minds: Medicine, Education, & Equity Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with the esteemed Sheretta Butler-Barnes PhD, an expert whose work spans the education, psychology, and public health sectors with a focus on black families. Sheretta’s journey is as impressive as it is inspiring to all that get to learn about her. Now a Professor of Social Work at The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Butler-Barnes has and continues her work in the larger underserved black communities in St. Louis. Her pioneering work through the Equity for Black Women and Girls Project seeks to advance equity by identifying risk and protective factors in learning spaces, fostering culturally responsive programming that promoted the resiliency of black St. Louis communities. Tune in as this is an episode you’re not going to want to miss! Dr. Sheretta Butler-Barnes is at the head of groundbreaking work, shedding light on the critical issues of race, education, and resilience in our own backyards.

Related Links:

• Check Out Sheretta's Podcast

• DAPCEP Program

• A Full Collection of Ta Nehisi Coats’ works

• Between the World and Me is specifically referenced in today’s episode

• High Scope Educational Research Foundation

• McNair Scholars Program

• Dr. Butler-Barnes' Website [resources, blog, & documentary]

• Dr. Butler-Barnes 2014 Work in Ferguson

• All Publications Made by Dr. Butler-Barnes

• Family Navigation Model

• Dr. Butler-Barnes Master Thesis

• Dr. Butler-Barnes PhD Dissertation

• Black Families, Racism, and Resilience Lab

• Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper

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

• Buddy Creech MD, MPH, guest

• Sheridan Thomas, producer and editor

• Meghan Ott, producer

In this episode of Inside the Minds: Medicine, Education, & Equity, Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Charlotte Hobbs MD, a distinguished Pediatric Infectious Diseases physician. Join us on the extraordinary journey of the life of Charlotte Hobbs with vast expertise and impactful career moves which span across prestigious institutions and pivotal research endeavors. Throughout this episode, listeners will gain insights into Charlotte’s profound dedication to pediatric infectious diseases, particularly focusing on diseases affecting children from low-resource settings, both domestically and globally. From her crucial role in characterizing and establishing SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology to addressing congenital syphilis as a looming public health emergency, this is not an episode that you will want to miss. This is another captivating journey into the mind of a dedicated healthcare professional, offering invaluable perspectives for aspiring healthcare professionals, educators, and advocates alike.

Related Links:

• Who is Dr. Charlotte Hobbs?

• Dr. Hobbs’ Research- Affiliated with University of Mississippi Medical Center

• Dr. Hobbs’ Research- Unaffiliated

• The Bronte Family All Works

• Come, Tell Me How You Live by Agatha Christie

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

• Charlotte Hobbs MD, guest

• Sheridan Thomas, producer and editor

• Meghan Ott, producer

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. 

Related Links: 

• The Written Works of Ben Carson 

• Search Inside Yourself by Chade-Meng Tan 

• Blake Montgomery MD Publications 

• Learn More About Who Dr. Blake Montgomery Is 

• If You Find Yourself in Boston, Check Out Amigos Burritos and Giacomo’s 

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