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Overcoming the
Odds – Three Doctors Give Back
Documentary
Highlights " The Pact" For Success
Upon
first meeting at University High School in Newark, NJ, Rameck Hunt, Sampson
Davis and George Jenkins were kindred spirits. They were three young men trying
to get an education and exceed everyone's expectations of an African-American
male coming out of one of New Jersey's poorest cities – some overcoming juvenile
criminal records, and drug-addicted parents.
 The
trio made a pact to stick together and find a way to become doctors. Determined
not to become victims of their environment, they stood firm in their mission and
together became one of the most remarkable success stories of inspiration,
dedication and determination. They have become two physicians and a dentist
who have remained in Newark to practice medicine and motivate others to take the
high road out of poverty and adversity through education.
The
Three Doctors have created a foundation to channel that positive energy and
determination into the lives of other youngsters in the community. Dr. Hunt
acknowledges, "My passion exists because others believed in me and if I can
trigger that same passion in someone else, then I'll try my best to do just
that." According to their Web site, the foundation's objective is to increase
community volunteerism and leadership; improve the quality of life among inner
city youth and families; and generate key partnerships with community leaders
and peer organizations to maximize program results.
 After graduating from University High School, they supported each other as they
all went to Seton Hall University in pre-med, and pre-dental programs. From
there, Dr. Davis and Dr. Hunt received a medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson
Medical School. Dr. Hunt received his dental degree from the University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. After reaching their educational goals,
and fulfilling their personal dreams, they became equally committed to reaching
back into their community and becoming positive and active role models.
The
Three Doctors Foundation is focused on health, mentorship, leadership and
education. They sponsor events such as the Positive Peer Challenge and Mentor
Day to provide the support systems that others may not have to succeed in one of
New Jersey's poorest neighborhoods. In addition, the three men have written
three books and started a scholarship for Newark high school students. They
have received an Essence Award and were recently the subject of a documentary on
public television, titled "The Pact."
 Today, Dr. Jenkins proudly serves as Assistant Professor of the Clinical
Dentistry Section of Adult Dentistry at Columbia University. Dr. Davis is a
Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician at St. Michael's Medical Center,
Raritan Bay Medical Center and Easton Hospital. He is 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. He
also works directly with the Violence Prevention Institute of New Jersey
focusing on gang violence and preventative medicine. Dr. Hunt is a board
certified internist at University Medical Center at Princeton and Assistant
Professor of Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
The
documentary, "The Pact" is airing in television markets throughout the country.
-The Black Collegian |
