Russell Ledet’s Journey to Medical School (2020)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2020-09-04
Duration: 00:04:54
Subjects: College students | Medical students
Contributors:
- Moreau, Andre Host
- Williams, Natasha Host
- Crews, Keith Editor
- Ledet, Russell Interviewee
Description
This segment from the September 4, 2020, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Natasha Williams’ report on Russell Ledet’s journey from security guard to pediatric resident at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He discusses: his time in the military; his wife encouraging him to attend college; attending Southern University and working as a security guard at night at the Baton Rouge General; the surgeon who allowed him to shadow him; his decision to attend medical school; his fundraising efforts to help the people in his native Lake Charles following Hurricane Laura; and his hope to help minority students to attend medical school. Host: Andre Moreau