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Imamu Tomlinson is an emergency physician and health care executive.

Physician leadership communication tips

Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA
Physician
December 14, 2025

Let’s be honest. Most frontline clinicians don’t wake up worrying about CDC updates. They’re worrying about whether the ED has enough staff, or whether the patient they discharge will receive the follow-up care they need.

So when another vaccine recommendation or public policy update drops, often contradicting the last, it’s no wonder people roll their eyes. The problem isn’t that clinicians don’t care about public health; it’s that the messaging often …

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Physician leadership communication tips

Fostering the next (diverse) generation of clinicians

Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA
Physician
March 14, 2023

As a medical student, I never saw myself as a future CEO or anything close. I was often the only Black person in the room in classes and rotations. After I became an attending, I spent a great deal of time and mental energy fitting in. Speaking up and having opinions were luxuries I couldn’t afford, let alone aspiring to leadership.

What made a difference? Having a mentor.

My mentor, Wes Curry, …

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Fostering the next (diverse) generation of clinicians

What I learned from Kobe Bryant as a parent, coach, and doctor

Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA
Physician
March 2, 2020

I’m still coming to terms with the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and the seven others killed in the helicopter crash.

Kobe was not just a superstar on the court. He was a dedicated father and community leader whose compassion, patience, and heart of service shone in every action.

To honor this amazing man, I want to share the lessons I learned from his Mamba Mentality that I …

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What I learned from Kobe Bryant as a parent, coach, and doctor

Getting personal with patients really matters

Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA
Physician
July 31, 2014

Ask almost any physician why they chose medicine, and they’ll answer, “I wanted to make a difference in the lives of patients.”

But in today’s high-pressure healthcare environment, it’s easy to get caught up in performance metrics and obsessed with efficiency. We tell ourselves, “It’s OK, as long as we’re delivering great clinical care, we’re delivering great care. After all, the massive heart attack was averted. The wound was stitched. What …

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