Physician & Peabody Award-Winning Science Communicator; Host of "The Dose" Podcast; TIME100 Most Influential Digital Voice

Snohomish, WA, USA
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Joel Bervell Biography

Dr. Joel Bervell is a Ghanaian-American physician, Peabody Award-winning science communicator, and a prominent digital voice in medicine. Bervell is recognized for reshaping conversations around medicine, race, and health equity through digital storytelling. He addresses medical misinformation, highlights inequities in healthcare, and explains complex medical concepts to broad audiences. After graduating from Yale and earning a master's in medical science at Boston University, Bervell became one of the first Black students at Washington State University's medical school.

Bervell uses platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to address health disparities, debunk medical misinformation, and encourage patient advocacy. With more than 2 million followers, Bervell reaches over 15 million people monthly and has generated more than 500 million impressions. He hosts "The Dose," a podcast produced by The Commonwealth Fund that examines the forces shaping American healthcare, and created "The Doctor Is In," a YouTube animated series that makes medical history accessible. In collaboration with YouTube Health, Bervell co-created and hosts "The Doctor Is In," an animated series introducing children to medical careers and promoting diverse representation in healthcare.

At Washington State University's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Bervell founded the Coug Health Academic Mentoring Program, a student-led initiative connecting medical students with high school students across Washington. He served as president of the medical student council and the Student National Medical Association chapter. Bervell has participated in the White House Office of Public Engagement's Healthcare Leaders in Social Media Roundtable, worked with the Surgeon General's Office, collaborated with the World Health Organization's Digital Communications Team to address health misinformation on social media, and serves on The Atlantic's Health Equity Council. He has spoken for organizations including Google, Meta, Novartis, the Clinton Foundation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Congressional Black Caucus.

Bervell has received honors such as being named a TIME100 most influential digital voice and a TED Fellow. He was included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and received a Peabody Award for his use of digital storytelling to highlight bias in medicine. Bervell is also recognized as a Smithsonian Channel Cyclebreaker, a Scientific American Revolutionary, and a Rock Health Top 50 Leader in Digital Health, and has received two Webby Awards and an Anthem Award Gold. He was named to the UN-recognized Most Influential People of African Descent list for health and wellness. Bervell's work has been featured by The New York Times, NPR, and Good Morning America, where his storytelling translates complex science into actionable insight.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/20/2026.

Joel Bervell Speaking Topics

  • DEI: Increasing Understanding by Listening to Overlooked Stories

    For medical student and science communicator Joel Bervell, a key aspect of his impact and advocacy happens through storytelling. By creating and uplifting overlooked stories, Bervell works to increase understanding and fundamentally change the healthcare system, while enhancing how all organizations can learn and communicate through shared perspectives.

  • Using Digital Media to Reach Underrepresented Groups

    Ghanaian-American medical student and science communicator Joel Bervell has partnered with major brands to contribute his expertise, helping organizations recognize how digital media can be used to bridge communication between underrepresented groups and brands. His collaborations include Neutrogena, Google, Samsung, Listerine, Gushers, and the American Medical Association, and in this talk he shares action-oriented insights that resonate across industries.

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Joel Bervell Videos

Meet the Medical Student Challenging Racial Bias with TikTok

Meet the Medical Student Challenging Racial Bias with TikTok

Joel Bervell, a medical influencer, is challenging racism in health care, one TikTok at a time.

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  • What topics does Joel Bervell speak about?

    Joel Bervell is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Anti-Racism, Black Heritage, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, Medicine, Podcast Host, Science, Social Activism
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Joel Bervell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as DEI: Increasing Understanding by Listening to Overlooked Stories, Using Digital Media to Reach Underrepresented Groups and Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joel Bervell for your event is available upon request. Joel Bervell generally travels from Snohomish, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Garth Graham, Ivelyse Andino, Van Jones, Errol L. Pierre and Whitney Dodds. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joel Bervell for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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