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An arresting memoir that personalizes the enduring racial divide in contemporary american medicine. Feb 15, 2016 black man in a white coat author speaks on race and medicine posted on february 15, 2016 by susan cole new york times bestselling author damon tweedy, md, right signs a copy of his book, black man in a white coat, for secondyear medical student adekorewale odulatewilliams, as first year medical student angela rios looks on. Npr s book concierge is your guide to 2018s best reads. One doctors passionate and profound memoir of his experience grappling with race, bias, and the unique health problems of black americans when damon tweedy begins medical school, he envisions a bright future where his segregated, workingclass background will become largely irrelevant. A doctors reflections on race and medicine, which tells both the story of tweedys medical school experiences as an africanamerican man interspersed with a broader discussion of health and health care issues related to race. A doctors reflections on race and medicine black man in a white coat. Black man in a white coat npr coverage of black man in a white coat. Black man in a white coat, by damon tweedy the new. A doctors reflections on race and medicine is tweedys thoughtful answer to that gap. Nprs linda wertheimer speaks to him about how the medical field.

Tweedy unflinchingly examines historical patterns of racial inequity in health care. Sep 08, 2015 tweedy takes a personal approach to tackling these issues and in the book says, being black can be bad for your health. Next up in the webster university book club repertoire is damon tweedys black man in a white coat. The january pick for the webster university book club is showing up on. Black man in a white coat offers a clear, informative and uncommonly balanced assessment. Black man in a white coat, by damon tweedy the new york times. Sep 18, 2015 black man in a white coat offers a clear, informative and uncommonly balanced assessment.

Nprs linda wertheimer speaks to him about how the medical field addresses race. As was noted of this book by sarah lyall in the new york times. When damon tweedy started medical school in 1997, he learned the painful truth about medicine and race. A doctors reflections on race and medicine from the worlds largest community of readers. Coates gained a wide readership during his time as national correspondent at the atlantic, where he wrote about cultural, social, and political issues, particularly regarding african americans and white supremacy. Black man in a white coat is damon tweedys memoir of his experience as a young black doctor. Sep 02, 2015 for this months edition of the thread book club, were reading black man in a white coat, a doctors reflections on race and medicine damon tweedy attended duke universitys medical school in. Unfortunately, tweedys superficial thinking will no doubt. Through their stories, he illustrates the complex social, cultural and economic factors. Oct 18, 2015 black man in a white coat by damon tweedy, m.

The white coat ceremony is a common rite of passage in american medical schools that is intended to welcome physiciansintraining into the institution of medicine. Black men in white coats is a movement to support young african american men and boys who dream to become medical doctors. Based on the extraordinary life of national book awardwinning author louise erdrichs grandfather who worked as a night watchman and carried the fight against native dispossession. When damon tweedy first enters the halls of duke university medical school on a full scholarship, he envisions a bright future where his.

Black man in a white coat makes important contribution to the ongoing debate about health care in america. A doctors reflections on race and medicine by damon tweedy, new york. Sep 14, 2015 there are some things black man in a white coat doesnt do. A doctors reflections on race and medicine explores the.

Oct 06, 2017 about the book a new york times bestseller one of time magazines top ten nonfiction books of the year a library journal best book selection a booklist. It doesnt offer much in the way of useful policy suggestions about issues like the cost of medical care or how to handle. Black man in a white coat a doctors reflections on race and medicine by damon tweedy picador. For this months edition of the thread book club, were reading black man in a white coat, a doctors reflections on race and medicine damon tweedy attended duke universitys medical school in. Sep 11, 2015 black man in a white coat examines the complex ways in which both black doctors and patients must navigate the difficult and often contradictory terrain of race and medicine. Black man in a white coat is certain to garner incredible attention during the literary awards season. Black man in a white coat examines the complex ways in which both black doctors and patients must navigate the difficult and often contradictory terrain of race and medicine. Overcoming racism as a black medical student then a working. Damon tweedy signs copies of his book black man white coat prior to giving a recent talk at the medical center library. Sep 04, 2015 early in his fascinating new memoir, black man in a white coat, psychiatrist damon tweedy forces readers to confront an important lesson he learned as a firstyear medical student. The aim of black man in a white coat is an important and admirable one.

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One doctors passionate and profound memoir of his exper. Sep 09, 2015 black man in a white coat npr coverage of black man in a white coat. Black man in a white coat a new book by damon tweedy, md, explores the role of race in medicine. Oct 10, 2017 black man in a white coat examines the complex ways in which both black doctors and patients must navigate the difficult and often contradictory terrain of race and medicine. Newsday tweedys vulnerability makes him a vivid and engaging narrator. Sep, 2015 the aim of black man in a white coat is an important and admirable one. In riveting, honest prose, black man in a white coat examines the complex ways in which both black doctors and patients must navigate the difficult and often contradictory terrain of race and medicine. Tweedy takes a personal approach to tackling these issues and in the book says, being black can be bad for your health. Tell me more, npr news, aired october 28, 2009, transcript. In this capacity, tweedys book is a resounding success. Sep 06, 2015 black man in a white coat is damon tweedys memoir of his experience as a young black doctor. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Black man in a white coat is a thoughtful memoir that explores the nexus of race and medicine through the eyes of a black physician.

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It calls further attention to racial health disparities. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading black man in a white coat. Tweedy, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at duke university school of medicine, gave two lectures. As damon tweedy transforms from student to practicing physician, he discovers how often race influences his encounters with patients. Use our tags to filter books and find the perfect read for yourself or someone you love. Oregon law professors call for colleague to resign for. Tweedy, damon scott duke psychiatry and behavioral sciences. A doctors journey through race, medicine, and inequality is a memoir by damon tweedy, a black male who grew up in a largely blue collar family, and went on to pursue higher education and ultimately medical school note. Les toddduke photography about a week before his book came out last month, duke psychiatrist dr.

Black man in a white coat audiobook listen instantly. As tweedy transforms from student to practicing physician, he discovers how often race influences his encounters with patients. Damon tweedy, an african american psychiatrist at duke university. The emotional side is every bit as important as the physical. When north carolina physician and psychiatry professor tweedy first entered duke university medical school as one of only six black students on a fulltuition scholarship, he was already wellaware of the vast health disparities between black and white populations, where. A doctor reflects on race and medicine in black man in a white. There are some things black man in a white coat doesnt do. Making matters worse, in lecture after lecture the common refrain for numerous diseases resounds. To learn more, check out this npr weekend edition interview with tweedy. Damon tweedy told his publicist that he couldnt go through with the publicity plans. White coats for black lives wc4bl was born in response to apathy. It doesnt offer much in the way of useful policy suggestions about issues like the cost of.