February is Black History Month! This month’s book focuses on a black man’s journey through medical school and practice
Dr. Damon Tweedy reflects on his experiences as a black man through elite and predominantly white medical schools, a medical internship and years in clinical practice. As someone who suffers from an early onset illness that disproportionately plagues the black community, Dr. Tweedy explores possible solutions to the increased risk of health issues, as well as overcoming discrimination in education and in practice.
“Why do black people suffer more health problems than other groups? What do these challenges mean in their everyday lives? How do their struggles play out before a largely white medical community? Do I have a special role to play as a black physician?” -Damon Tweedy, M.D.