Biography of author drs sampson davis

PERSONAL:

Born January 19, 1973, in Newark, NJ. Education: Seton Hall University, B.S. (with honors); University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, M.D., 1999. Hobbies and other interests: Working for the Violence Prevention Institute of New Jersey.

ADDRESSES:

Office—The Three Doctors, LLC, 65 Hazelwood Ave., Newark, NJ 07106. E-mail—[email protected].

CAREER:

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ, residency; currently an emergency physician at St. Michael's Medical Center, Newark, and Eaton Hospital, NJ; assistant medical director of emergency department, Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge, NJ. Cofounder, Three Doctors Foundation; vice president, Physician Recruitment for Physician Practice Enhancement.

AWARDS, HONORS:

Essence Award (with Rameck Hunt and George Jenkins), 2000.

WRITINGS:

(With George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, and Lisa Frazier Page) The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream, Riverhead Books (New York, NY), 2002.

(With George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, and Sharon M. Draper) We Beat the Street: How a Friendship Pact Helped Us Succeed, Dutton Children's Books (New York, NY), 2005.

(With George Jenkins, Rameck Hunt, and Margaret Bernstein) The Bond: Three Young Men Learn to Forgive and Reconnect with Their Fathers, Riverhead Books (New York, NY), 2007.

ADAPTATIONS:

The Pact was adapted as a sound recording, HighBridge (St. Paul, MN), 2002.

SIDELIGHTS:

Now an emergency care physician, Sampson Davis began his life as an African American boy growing up in an impoverished inner-city neighborhood. The school he attended, while better than many near his Newark, New Jersey, home, was not as good as those in the more affluent white neighborhoods. He was lucky to have a father who was at home for the first twelve years of his life, but his father was emotionally distant, and Davis had to try to learn about girls and being a man from his friends on the street. Fortunately, he

Dr. Sampson Davis was raised as the fifth of six children in Newark, one of New Jersey’s poorest cities. As a child, he grew up in cramped living quarters, surrounded by fragmented families, crime, and drugs. Yet, he excelled academically, maintaining a balance between being intellectually astute and socially adept, a duality critical to his survival in a challenging environment.

While attending University High School in Newark, he met Dr. Rameck Hunt and Dr. George Jenkins, two fellow students who together vowed to become doctors. This pact was successfully fulfilled by all parties, and today, Dr. Davis is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician. Today, Dr. Davis practices medicine while traveling the U.S. delivering keynote speeches that emphasize the importance of education. He terms his motivational philosophy as the three Ds -- Dedication, Determination, and Discipline -- essential for success.

Apart from his medical practice, Dr. Davis is a Medical Director at several urgent care and substance abuse facilities across the country. He has co-authored several influential books including "The Pact," "We Beat the Street," "The Bond" and "Living and Dying in Brick City – An ER Doctor Returns Home." His latest co-authored book, "The STUFF: Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar, and Succeed," with Sharlee Jeter captures 11 core elements to maximize personal success, narrating inspiring stories of individuals overcoming daunting life challenges. Dr. Davis asserts that by mastering these elements, everyone can achieve their fullest potential.

Dr. Davis has been featured on several high-profile media platforms, including "Oprah," "Dr. Oz," "Today," "The View," "CBS This Morning," "Live with Kelly and Mark," "PBS News Hour," "Anderson Cooper 360," and NPR. His media presence extends to print, appearing in People, O Magazine, Reader’s Digest, the Washington Post, NY Times, USA Today, Parade, and Black Enterprise.

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Dr. Sampson Davis is a board-certified emergency medicine physician, acclaimed speaker, and co-author of the New York Times best-selling memoir "The Pact." Raised in Newark, New Jersey, Davis grew up in a challenging environment but was inspired to pursue a career in medicine after a transformative experience during his teenage years. Alongside his childhood friends, Dr. Rameck Hunt and Dr. George Jenkins, he formed the "Three Doctors" foundation, aiming to mentor and inspire young people to achieve their dreams despite socio-economic challenges. Davis graduated from Seton Hall University with a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology, then went on to complete his medical degree at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Throughout his medical career, Dr. Davis has remained dedicated to community health and education, advocating for better healthcare access and outcomes for disadvantaged populations. He currently practices emergency medicine in New Jersey, where he also serves as an attending physician and faculty member. As an accomplished author, Dr. Davis has co-authored several books, including "The Bond" and "Living and Dying in Brick City: An E.R. Doctor Returns Home." His writing often explores issues of health, race, and social justice, reflecting his firsthand experiences in the medical field and his commitment to improving public health policies. Beyond his medical practice and writing, Dr. Sampson Davis is a sought-after speaker who delivers motivational talks at schools, universities, and corporate events nationwide. His presentations focus on resilience, personal growth, and the power of education to transform lives. Through his work with the "Three Doctors" foundation and his advocacy efforts, Dr. Davis continues to inspire audiences and drive positive change in communities across the country.

Dr. Sampson Davis was raised as the fifth of six children in Newark, one of New Jersey’s poorest cities. As a child Dr. Davis grew-up in cramped living quarters, surrounded by fragmented families, crime, and drugs. Still, he was a good student, able to strike the fragile balance between being smart yet socially acceptable on the streets. It was this combination of skills, Dr. Davis says, that were most critical to his survival.

While attending University High School in Newark, Dr. Davis met Dr. Rameck Hunt and Dr. George Jenkins, two fellow students who together made a promise to become doctors. Dr. Davis and his two childhood friends each successfully fulfilled their pact and today Dr. Davis is a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician.

In May 2018, Dr. Davis along with Sharlee Jeter co-authored his newest book, “The STUFF:  Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar, and Succeed.” The STUFF offers 11 core elements to a maximized you through sharing poignant, inspiring stories of everyday individuals who fought through impossible life defining circumstances, overpowered and succeeded. Through mastering the 11 elements in the book, Davis believes we all can live our best STUFF.

Dr. Davis has appeared on numerous talk and radio shows including Oprah, Dr. Oz, The Today Show, The View, CBS This Morning, Kelly and Mark, PBS News Hour, Anderson Cooper 360 and NPR as well as print publications including but not limited to People, O Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Washington Post, NY Times, USA Today, Parade and Black Enterprise.

Ms. Winfrey delivered the highest honor naming Dr. Davis, “One of The Premiere Role Models of the World”.

Dr. Davis was honored in 2000 with the Essence Lifetime Achievement Award and also named one of their forty most inspirational African Americans in the country. He is the youngest physician to receive the National Medical Association’s highest honor, The Scroll of Mer