In recognition of Black History Month , the AspiringDocs.org Campaign is spotlighting content on the Web site contributed by African American physicians, medical students, and medical professionals. The highlight is a new podcast with Dwight Davis, M.D.  where he gives advice on exploring a career in cardiology.

In addition to Dr. Davis’s podcast, other features include:

Ask the Experts

Denice Cora-Bramble – Executive Director, Diana L. and Stephen A. Goldberg Center for Community Pediatric Health at the Children’s National Medical Center
Kevin Harris – Director of Diversity Access Programs, Division of Health Careers/Education and Special Services for Students at Virginia Commonwealth University
Terra Jones – Director of Financial Aid, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Brenda D. Lee – Assistant Dean for Medical Education and Student Affairs at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Dafe Ogagan – Medical Student
Loretta Walker – Director of Drexel University College of Medicine’s Pathway to Medical School (DPMS) Program
Joy Phinizy Williams – Associate Dean for Students and Special Programs at Georgetown University School of Medicine

Inspiring Stories

Jennifer Ellis – M.D.
Okey Enyia – Medical Student
James Harris – M.D.
Olakunle Idowu – Medical Student
V. Antoine Keller – M.D.
Shani Muhammad – Medical Student

Podcasts

Unoma Akamaguna – Medical Student
O’Rese Knight – Medical Student
Charles Terrell – Former Chief Diversity Office for the AAMC

2008 Video Contest Winners

Chidiogo Anyigbo – Student & Inspiring Doctor

Black History Month Helpful Links

Office of Minority Health – Honoring Black History Month
Library of Congress – African American History Month
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
National Museum of African American History and Culture
History.com – Black History