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Embracing Life's Full Circle Moments

Aspiring Minority Doctor

If you've been following my blog since it's inception in 2013, then you already know how much of an inspiration Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee is to me. It was a great session where we discussed continuing the legacy of Dr. Meta Christy (the first African-American Osteopathic Physician) in addition to systemic biases and other challenges faced by DOs.

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

After medical school, a person earns the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Most doctors then get additional training in the specialty of their choice. It may surprise you to learn that family medicine is actually a specialty!