Dr. Russell Ledet, a medical student at Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Louisiana, is working at the same facility where he previously worked as a security guard. Photo courtesy of Russell J. Ledet.
Dr. Russell Ledet, co-founder of "The 15 White Coats," stands alongside fellow students from Tulane University's Student National Medical Association in front of a former plantation on Dec. 14, 2019. Dr. Russell Ledet, a medical student at Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Louisiana, smiles alongside his wife and two daughters on Dec. 14, 2019.He says that although he’s proud of how far he’s come, the reality of today’s racial climate has produced an ongoing trauma for him and his family, so much so that he says his wife of 14 years encourages him not to leave the house without his white coat in the car.
An amazing man, truly an inspiration and a force to be reckoned with, nothing will ever stand in his way... God bless this awesome human being !
dcwingate In addition to making an excellent physician, he will be a fantastic example to kids, especially to those who didn’t get the best start in life. Hard work and perseverance always win in the end.
I am proud of this young man! In America, anyone can make their dream come true, if they work hard enough. He can save a life with a scalpel and a gun!
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ObumMic Determination leads to success
Awesome
Excellent story
Great, Inspirational, and Well Deserved Dr. Russell Ledet...
MIC DROP!
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Amazing story
Great example of a man who wanted it bad enough and came up with a way to achieve. ‘Merica, were you truly can achieve your dreams!
Congratulations to many years of success
Let him become a brain surgeon. Assign him to joe Biden when he needs surgery.
determination
I love reading stories like this where someone set a goal,figured out the best way to make it happen and did it. Congrats on his accomplishments!
America! This is the Dream don’t you forget it!
NatashaEmilly1 Trump done simular... asking instead, NY crime figures if he could shadow them!
Way to go. Think of all the good he can do for society.
congratulations to him. what part of systemic racism kept him from persevering?I was told by BLM that self resilience was 'white supremacy' asking for a friend
Wow, that's impressive!
That is a good inspirational story for a Monday morning. Healthcare on south La can use more great doctors.
Love this. Wish I had thought of that. All the Best Dr. Ledet.
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we can all inspire kids of color by stressing their value and encouraging them to follow their dreams.
Determination leads to success
If he’s still in school, then he’s not really a Dr yet, is he?
This is using what GOD has given him to further himself. GOD IS GOOD !!!
Beautiful story, do you just represent people of color?
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