Sampson Davis
Named one of the forty most inspirational African Americans in the country, Dr. Davis is the youngest physician to receive the National Medical Association highest honor, The Scroll of Merit. He has been called a "Premiere Role Model of the World" by Oprah Winfrey. Read Full BiographyBooks by Sampson Davis:
Living and Dying in Brick City
"This is one of the best books I have read in a long time - an important voice..." -Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore
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Living and Dying in Brick City
Dr. Davis speaks about his own life and his journey, offering timely messages. Dr. Davis focuses often on courage – courage to cope with life’s difficult circumstances, courage to set goals for yourself and most importantly, the courage to accept responsibility for achieving them. Dr. Davis notes that education saved his life and his continued pursuit of his goal to “become the Michael Jordan of education” in the hope that learning becomes a status symbol throughout all communities.
Neccessary Ingredients: The Three D's
Dr. Davis considers his 3 D’s—Dedication, Determination, and Discipline—] as the necessary ingredients to success. When faced with challenges, the 3 D’s will prevail. It is clear that the compelling story of Dr. Davis contains a message that both young and old can relate to and benefit from.
Life in the E.R.
Dr. Davis talks about medicine and his role in an inner city ER as the Assistant Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Raritan Bay Medical Center. He is the Vice President of Physician Recruitment for Physician Practice Enhancement.
Preventing Gang Violence
Dr. Davis discuses his work directly with the Violence Prevention Institute of New Jersey focusing on gang violence and preventative medicine.
