At the age of 25, Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller became the nation's first black psychiatrist in 1897. His work in neuropath and dementia led him to complete a review on Alzheimer's disease. Deb Balzer shares more about his life and work in the link below.
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For February 5th, I'd like to remember Dr. J. Robert Gladden the 1st black Orthopedic surgeon. He was remembered for being an incredible mentor and has the Gladden society named after him. This society promotes diversity and excellence in the field of Orthopedic Surgery.

For February 4th, I'd like to remember the first black neurosurgeon in the US. Dr. Clarence Sumner Greene graduated from Howard School of Medicine in 1936 and trained at the Montreal Neurological Institute from 1947-49, becoming the first black board certified neurosurgeon in 1953.

For February 3rd, I'd like to remember Dr. John H. Gladney. He served as the first black head of an ENT department at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. @stlpublicradio.bsky.social has a great interview from last year regarding Dr. Gladney.
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For the second day of black history month let's remember Daniel Hale Williams III (1858-1931). Dr. Williams was the first black physician to perform the first open heart surgery and was the first black physician to be admitted into the American College of Surgeons

This year for Black history month I'm going to try to post everyday about a famous black physician. Today's physician is Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler. She's the first woman to earn a medical degree in the US from the New England Female Medical College in 1864.

Great times helping the rheum homies with Dr. Olafsen!

Fellowship/ residency interviews are such a great reminder that the world is full of smart, hardworking people who care about their neighbors and community.

Good morning, Bluesky. Today’s #GoodMorningNews: a trial at Washington University’s school of medicine has shown great results for a vaccine that would prevent recurrence for a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer. It’s a small trial, but 3 years later 16/18 participants remain cancer free