Sampson Davis, M.D.
Keynote Speaker: Emergency Medicine Physician, Author, Medical Director
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Sampson Davis, M.D. Biography
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, Davis is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician.
His latest co-authored book, "The STUFF: Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar, and Succeed," was released in May 2018 with Sharlee Jeter. The book captures 11 core elements to maximize personal success, narrating inspiring stories of individuals overcoming daunting life challenges. Davis asserts that by mastering these elements, everyone can achieve their fullest potential.
Davis has been featured on several high-profile media platforms, including Oprah, Dr. Oz, The Today Show, The View, CBS This Morning, 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.
He has received numerous accolades, such as the Essence Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000 and being named the youngest physician to receive the National Medical Association’s highest honor, The Scroll of Merit. More recently, in 2021, he was named Seton Hall University Alumnus of the Year.
Currently, Davis practices medicine while traveling the U.S. delivering keynote speeches that emphasize the importance of education. He terms his motivational philosophy as the 3 Ds: Dedication, Determination, and Discipline—essential for success.
Dr. Davis graduated with honors from Seton Hall University, earned his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center—the same hospital where he was born.
Apart from his medical practice, Davis is also a Medical Director at several urgent care and substance abuse facilities across the country. He continues to be a prominent keynote speaker for various organizations and has co-authored several influential books including "The Pact," "We Beat the Street," and "The Bond." His 2013 release, "Living and Dying in Brick City – An ER Doctor Returns Home," provides an intimate look at his experiences in the emergency room and offers practical advice for community health improvement.
In 2000, during his residency, Davis, along with his childhood friends, founded The Three Doctors Foundation (www.threedoctorsfoundation.org). This non-profit operates under the H.E.L.M. principles (health, education, leadership, and mentoring), offering free public programs to communities year-round, reflecting his enduring commitment to giving back.
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Sampson Davis, M.D. Speaking Topics
Regardless of life circumstances, Dr. Sampson Davis believes wholeheartedly we all have something to give. Everything from paying a kind word on an elevator ride to saying good morning to a stranger, we have something to offer. This process of giving back not only impacts the person receiving the gift but also allows you, as the giver, to feel good about yourself, about life. It is vital to give back. It is one of life’s most precious gifts that often goes unused because so many of us don’t give it an opportunity. In the process of helping someone else, you may change your own life in redefining your purpose. Further, Dr. Davis believes it is important to know who you are as an individual. Believe in yourself and stand firm in defining yourself. Not everyone will embrace who you are and that is okay. We call such individuals “haters” and they are extremely successful at their job of hating. So allow haters to hate while you, as a “believer,” believes.
It this speech, Dr. Sampson Davis speaks about the importance of staying active. You must always keep moving. In life, aim to never retire; rather, switch gears into another pursuit of passion. As a teenager, Dr. Davis played high school baseball and even had visions of a professional sports career. It was the adrenaline of sports that helped his academics. The energy and excitement after exercising or taking part in sports-related activities release happy hormones from the brain known as endorphins. It is the body endorphins that helped drive Dr. Davis in his academics by allowing him to focus and push through long hours of studying. It is important to have balance in life. Playing sports and exercising is fun; not only do you gain the benefit of exercising from a healthy view point but the activity also spills over into other sectors of life. In this case, sports enabled Dr. Davis to focus more on his academics. Sports also kept him busy during tempting days of growing up on the streets of Newark. Never want a youth or an adult to sit idle.
Dr. Sampson Davis strongly believes we all have a dream. But what happens when the dream is interrupted or comes to a halt. How does one bounce back? How does one believe it is possible to achieve the unimaginable? In this speech, Dr. Davis will inspire all to remain vigilant in the pursuit of their dreams. Giving up is not an option. Work with what you have in place and believe you can make it happen. Dr. Davis will share his obstacles and pitfalls and how he never allowed his dream to be deferred even when faced with sure defeat. He will share the struggles he faced along the way. A college professor once told him to switch majors and that he wasn’t cut out to be a doctor. He dealt with personal tragedies in his family, from addiction to watching his sister lose her life to a health battle. Dr. Davis remained firm in knowing he could achieve success and it was his sister’s fight for life that inspired him to keep pushing.
Through riveting personal and medical stories, Dr. Sampson Davis provides a never-before-seen look at health care in America, presenting not only the issues but also the complicated lives behind the statistics. Dr. Davis also looks at the ACA—how it may draw more doctors and nurses to return to abandoned areas of America, while technical barriers keep many patients form even signing up. Dr. Davis shares stories about the health care industry and how it personally affected his family. His father, diagnosed with prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s, turned to him to guide him through the stages of the health care system.
As the first member in his family to attend college, Dr. Sampson Davis speaks candidly about how education saved his life. Aiming to become “the Michael Jordan of education,” Dr. Davis inspires high school, college and graduate students alike to remain steadfast in their pursuit of academics. Referencing stories from his best-selling books "The Pact," "The Bond" and "We Beat the Street," Dr. Davis will inspire all students in their pursuit of academic achievement. His blueprint toward higher education has served as a resource for community-wide reads, grammar school and high school assemblies, college first year experience lectures, college-themed talks and commencement speeches.
Sampson Davis, M.D. Videos
The Stuff: Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar, and Succeed
Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You And How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor
Living and Dying in Brick City: Stories from the Front Lines of an Inner-City E.R.
The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream
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Speaking fees for Sampson Davis, M.D., or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sampson Davis, M.D. are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sampson Davis, M.D., click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Sampson Davis, M.D. speak about?
Sampson Davis, M.D. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion, Medicine, Diabetes, Public Health, Virtual, Authors, Social Activism, Men's Health and World Affairs.
Where does Sampson Davis, M.D. travel from?
Sampson Davis, M.D. generally travels from Newark, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Sampson Davis, M.D.?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sampson Davis, M.D. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sampson Davis, M.D. for your next private or corporate function.
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Sampson Davis, M.D. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Black Heritage and Black History Month. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sampson Davis, M.D. for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Sampson Davis, M.D. generally travels from Newark, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marty Makary, M.D., Patrice A. Harris and Dr. Joel Selanikio. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sampson Davis, M.D. for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Sampson Davis, M.D. Speaking Topics
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Know Who You Are and Always Give Back
Regardless of life circumstances, Dr. Sampson Davis believes wholeheartedly we all have something to give. Everything from paying a kind word on an elevator ride to saying good morning to a stranger, we have something to offer. This process of giving back not only impacts the person receiving the gift but also allows you, as the giver, to feel good about yourself, about life. It is vital to give back. It is one of life’s most precious gifts that often goes unused because so many of us don’t give it an opportunity. In the process of helping someone else, you may change your own life in redefining your purpose. Further, Dr. Davis believes it is important to know who you are as an individual. Believe in yourself and stand firm in defining yourself. Not everyone will embrace who you are and that is okay. We call such individuals “haters” and they are extremely successful at their job of hating. So allow haters to hate while you, as a “believer,” believes.
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The Sports Scholar
It this speech, Dr. Sampson Davis speaks about the importance of staying active. You must always keep moving. In life, aim to never retire; rather, switch gears into another pursuit of passion. As a teenager, Dr. Davis played high school baseball and even had visions of a professional sports career. It was the adrenaline of sports that helped his academics. The energy and excitement after exercising or taking part in sports-related activities release happy hormones from the brain known as endorphins. It is the body endorphins that helped drive Dr. Davis in his academics by allowing him to focus and push through long hours of studying. It is important to have balance in life. Playing sports and exercising is fun; not only do you gain the benefit of exercising from a healthy view point but the activity also spills over into other sectors of life. In this case, sports enabled Dr. Davis to focus more on his academics. Sports also kept him busy during tempting days of growing up on the streets of Newark. Never want a youth or an adult to sit idle.
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I Have a Dream
Dr. Sampson Davis strongly believes we all have a dream. But what happens when the dream is interrupted or comes to a halt. How does one bounce back? How does one believe it is possible to achieve the unimaginable? In this speech, Dr. Davis will inspire all to remain vigilant in the pursuit of their dreams. Giving up is not an option. Work with what you have in place and believe you can make it happen. Dr. Davis will share his obstacles and pitfalls and how he never allowed his dream to be deferred even when faced with sure defeat. He will share the struggles he faced along the way. A college professor once told him to switch majors and that he wasn’t cut out to be a doctor. He dealt with personal tragedies in his family, from addiction to watching his sister lose her life to a health battle. Dr. Davis remained firm in knowing he could achieve success and it was his sister’s fight for life that inspired him to keep pushing.
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Making the Case for the Affordable Care Act (ACA): An ER Doctor’s Perspective
Through riveting personal and medical stories, Dr. Sampson Davis provides a never-before-seen look at health care in America, presenting not only the issues but also the complicated lives behind the statistics. Dr. Davis also looks at the ACA—how it may draw more doctors and nurses to return to abandoned areas of America, while technical barriers keep many patients form even signing up. Dr. Davis shares stories about the health care industry and how it personally affected his family. His father, diagnosed with prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s, turned to him to guide him through the stages of the health care system.
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The Power of Education—Investing in Your Most Precious Commodity
As the first member in his family to attend college, Dr. Sampson Davis speaks candidly about how education saved his life. Aiming to become “the Michael Jordan of education,” Dr. Davis inspires high school, college and graduate students alike to remain steadfast in their pursuit of academics. Referencing stories from his best-selling books "The Pact," "The Bond" and "We Beat the Street," Dr. Davis will inspire all students in their pursuit of academic achievement. His blueprint toward higher education has served as a resource for community-wide reads, grammar school and high school assemblies, college first year experience lectures, college-themed talks and commencement speeches.
VIDEO
Sampson Davis, M.D. Videos
BOOKS
The Stuff: Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar, and Succeed
Undoctored: Why Health Care Has Failed You And How You Can Become Smarter Than Your Doctor
Living and Dying in Brick City: Stories from the Front Lines of an Inner-City E.R.
The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream
REVIEWS
Sampson Davis, M.D. Reviews
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You all were SO wonderful to work with! I hope to be able to work with you again in the future!
Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) - May 23 2021 -
"Such an amazing speech given by an amazing role model. Dr. Sampson Davis' s words and wisdom will definitely stick with me for years to come."
Unknown - Jul 22 2015 -
"You really inspired me with everything you said. I was raised in slightly similar standards until I moved and at times, it seemed impossible to achieve things. You really put it in me to realize what it takes. I totally look up to you, man."
Unknown - Jul 22 2015 -
"Best talk I have ever heard. Can't wait to share it with my students."
Titans Sports Medicine - Jul 22 2015
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sampson Davis, M.D. for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sampson Davis, M.D., or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sampson Davis, M.D. or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Sampson Davis, M.D. for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sampson Davis, M.D., or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sampson Davis, M.D. are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sampson Davis, M.D., click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Sampson Davis, M.D. speak about?
Sampson Davis, M.D. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion, Medicine, Diabetes, Public Health, Virtual, Authors, Social Activism, Men's Health and World Affairs. -
Where does Sampson Davis, M.D. travel from?
Sampson Davis, M.D. generally travels from Newark, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Sampson Davis, M.D.?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sampson Davis, M.D. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sampson Davis, M.D. for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sampson Davis, M.D. or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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