Dale Okorodudu
Dr. Dale Okorodudu, (also known as Dr. Dale) is a physician, development coach, speaker and author.
Early Life and Education[edit]
Okorodudu was raised in League City, Texas just outside of Houston. He completed both his undergraduate and medical training at the University of Missouri then relocated to Durham, North Carolina where he did his Internal Medicine residency training at Duke University Medical Center. Following his time at Duke, Okorodudu returned to Texas and completed his Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center.[1]
Career[edit]
In 2011, Okorodudu founded DiverseMedicine Inc. which employed social media to connect and mentor students.
He founded Black Men in White Coats to serve as a resource supporting African-American students through a mentorship program.[2]
In 2013, Okorodudu released the first Black Men In White Coats video as a means to further discussions pertaining to the fact that fewer and fewer black men were applying to medical school.[3]
“America needs more black doctors so they can have a choice, but also to have more access to providers who are culturally connected to them — who understand their lives and their challenges as much as their clinical needs.”[4]
Okorodudu wants better health outcomes for black communities.[5]
Selected Awards[edit]
| 2020 | Ebony Power 100 Honoree | Ebony Magazine |
| 2019 | Distinguished Alumni Award | Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD)
This award is given to two or three CCISD alums annually, who have excelled in their chosen profession and made significant contributions to their respected communities. |
| 2019 | Mentoring King Honoree | The overall mission of Mentoring Kings is to bring awareness to black men who are mentors, creating opportunities and making an impact on the lives of young African-American men across the country. |
Bibliography[edit]
- How to Raise a Doctor: Wisdom from Parents Who Did It (DiverseMedicine Inc., 2018)
- Black Men In White Coats: 100 Rules for Success! (DiverseMedicine Inc., 2018)
- PreMed Mondays: 52 Letters of Mentorship to a Future Doctor (Clovercroft Publishing, 2018)
Doc 2 Doc Series
- Tony and Jace Learn About Bones (DiverseMedicine Inc., 2020)
- Tony and Jace Learn About The Lungs (DiverseMedicine Inc., 2019)
- Tony and Jace Learn About The Heart (DiverseMedicine Inc., 2020)[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ "'Where are all the black male doctors?' -". 2015-11-06. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ↑ Amanda Barrell (2019-11-21). "How to address racial disparities in clinical trial data -". pharmaphorum.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ↑ Blatchford, Taylor. "Amid challenges, MU medical school sets high goals for improving diversity". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ↑ "Academic programs are removing barriers for aspiring black and Latino doctors". NBC News. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ↑ Callaham, Sheila. "Black Men In White Coats: An Initiative To Increase The Number Of Black Men In Medical School". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ↑ "Children's Book Inspires Black Kids To Consider Becoming Doctors". WPGC. 2019-10-03. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
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