Dr. Doute’ knew he wanted to be a physician as early as the 6th grade. From his experience growing up in the Virgin Islands and New York City, he was drawn to medicine through his intense interest in math and science and his involvement in groups such as health explorers and exposed to health care through hospital volunteering.

His mother played a large part in influencing Dr. Doute’ towards the health care path by her diligent work as a nurse in cardiac and medical care and later, a health care administrator. Dr. Doute’ fondly remembers tagging along with his mother doing rounds in the hospital as a child and young teen, and being introduced to hard working doctors and nurses.