Damon Tweedy

Damon Tweedy, MD, is a physician and author known for his works on race and medicine. He discusses the challenges of navigating medical school as a Black man, including the pressure to be 'twice as good' and the feeling of invisibility among peers. Tweedy reflects on how his upbringing shapes his approach to patient care, emphasizing trust and humility. He also highlights the need for cultural competency in medicine, exploring how racial disparities impact healthcare and the importance of empathy in building clinician-patient relationships.