Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, known affectionately as Dr. BCW, serves as the Medical Director of Urgent Care Clinics at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, NV. She is also the visionary founder of Beyond Clinical Walls, a dynamic social media and podcast platform dedicated to sharing accurate and credible health information through entertaining, and educational short-form content.
She serves as an assistant medical examiner at Washoe County Child Protective Services, safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable children, and has notably held the position of President at the Washoe County Medical Society. She also co-chairs the Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging Committee for the Nevada State Medical Association. In 2023, she was appointed by Governor Lombardo to advocate on behalf of patients for Nevada's Patient Protection Commission, solidifying her dedication to healthcare advocacy.
Dr. BCW has received numerous awards, including the 2022 Healthcare Heroes Award from Nevada Business Magazine, the Community Service Award from the Washoe County Medical Society, and the 2021 Young Physician Award from the same society. Becker's Hospital Review has also recognized her as one of 75 Black healthcare leaders to know. Additionally, she is a two-time TEDx presenter and a regular contributor to various publications. Dr. BCW and her husband enjoy life in Reno-Tahoe with their two young daughters.