Black Voices in Medicine Podcast

Known as the " Doc off the Block", Dr. Pratt is an Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Pratt hopes to accomplish three things. The first is to become adequately trained in Emergency Medicine, with the skills to treat urgent and emergent medical complaints. The second goal is to advocate for systemic changes that would improve health literacy and access to sustainable healthcare, thereby addressing persistent healthcare disparities that often lead patients to seek treatment for non-life threatening illnesses in Emergency Departments. Lastly he hopes to create youth sports programs that would not only provide access to acute care for injuries, but would also help instill greater resilience and preparation for success, as sports once did for him.

Dr. David Stephen is the Discipline chair for Pathology and Histology at VCOM -Auburn.  During the interview Dr. Stephen showcases his charisma, as well as his ability to vividly tell some of the most memorable stories we've heard. From starting medical school in his late 30s to contemplating and even applying to become the sheriff of his hometown, Dr. Stephen's story is one filled with wisdom, joy, and even more importantly a powerful sense of purpose that necessitates excellence.