In this episode of Med School Minutes, we sit down with Dr. Arthur Burnett, a Johns Hopkins urologist, researcher, and professor whose work helped unlock the science behind Viagra and reshape how medicine understands male sexual health.

In recognition of Black History Month, we reflect on Dr. Burnett’s groundbreaking career, his impact on men’s health research, and the importance of representation and mentorship in medicine.

From nitric oxide and vascular health to aging, prostate cancer, and longevity, this conversation explores how scientific discovery shapes both medicine and culture, and what future physicians should know.

🎙️ Topics covered:
• The science behind erectile dysfunction
• Nitric oxide and vascular health
• Aging, longevity, and prostate cancer
• Representation and mentorship in medicine
• Why there’s no shortcut to becoming an MD

00:00 Introduction & Episode Overview
00:41 Meet Dr. Arthur Burnett (Johns Hopkins, Urology & Research)
05:50 The Science Behind Viagra and Nitric Oxide
12:42 How ED Research Changed Medicine and Culture
23:05 Aging, Longevity, and Men’s Vascular Health
28:10 Prostate Cancer, Screening, and What Men Should Know
38:43 Representation, Mentorship, and Diversity in Medicine
47:44 Advice for Future Physicians and Final Thoughts

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