He tutored promising students at the African Free School, including James McCune Smith, whom he aided to go to college and medical school in Scotland at the University of Glasgow. Smith returned to practice in New York as the first African-American doctor to be university-trained.
He trained and supported talented youngsters at the African Free School, including James McCune Smith, who went on to study in Scotland at the University of Glasgow. This led to Smith's successful career as a doctor in New York, marking a significant milestone for African-American medical professionals.