Russell J Ledet Physician Advocate for Mental Health and The 15 White Coats and Mental Health

Dr. Russell J. Ledet is a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana. At 18, Ledet enlisted in the U.S. Navy. His first duty station was in the nation’s capital as a ceremonial guardsman. He was awarded multiple Navy Achievement Medals for his leadership. Ledet transitioned to the U.S.N Reserves, while attending Southern University. He also worked as a security guard at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Subsequently, Ledet obtained his Ph.D. in molecular oncology and tumor immunology from the NYU School of Medicine. His scientific work focused on protein modifications in prostate cancer progression.  After NYU, he trained at Tulane School of Medicine and Freeman School of Business. There, Ledet has co-founded The 15 White Coats, a world-renowned organization that helps to propel underrepresented minority students into medicine. He is specializint in child and adolescent psychiatry, with a focus on mental health accessibility for marginalized communities at Indiana University.  Watch his recent film: Bootless II An origin story  youtu.be/YsUVsa7B71E