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Ginette (Hinds) Okoye, MD, Dermatology, Washington, DC

Ginette A (Hinds) Okoye MD


Professor and Chair Department of Dermatology Howard University College of Medicine

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  • Howard University Department of Dermatology2041 Georgia Ave NW, Towers Building Suite 4300Washington, DC 20060

  • Phone+1 202-865-6725

  • Fax+1 806-454-5618

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Education & Training

  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2006 - 2009
  • Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System
    Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2005
  • Barry University
    Barry UniversityBS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2000
  • Naparima Girls' High School
    Naparima Girls' High SchoolHigh School Diploma, 1990 - 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2018 - 2027
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2006
  • Dermatology
    American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • William D. James, MD, Mentor of the Year Award American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
  • Patient Care Hero Award American Academy of Dermatology, 2021
  • Presidential Citation Award American Academy of Dermatology, 2017
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Increasing Minority Representation in the Dermatology DepartmentThe Johns Hopkins Experience  
    Tola Oyesanya, Anna L Grossberg, Ginette A Okoye, JAMA
  • Research Techniques Made Simple: Choosing Appropriate Statistical Methods for Clinical Research  
    Kim N, Fischer AH, Dyring-Andersen B, Rosner B, Okoye GA, J Invest Dermatol., 1/1/2017
  • Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Pregnancy  
    Perng P, Zampella J, Okoye GA., J Amer Acad Dermatol., 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Closing the Gender Gap in Academic Dermatology and Dermatology Leadership: Problems and Solutions 
    American Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/4/2019
  • Caring for Ethnic Skin. 
    Baltimore, MD - 1/1/2017
  • Characterizing Inpatient Hospitalizations for Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the United States 
    Detroit, Michigan - 1/1/2017
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Other

  • Strategies for Reducing Antibiotic Resistance in Hidradenitis Suppurativa. 

    http://www.consultant360.com/exclusives/antibiotic-resistance-hidradenitis-suppurativa-ginette-okoye
    1/1/2017
  • Antibiotic therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa may induce antibiotic resistance 

    http://www.healio.com
    1/1/2016
  • Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma in Skin of Color 
    American Academy of Dermatology Dialogues in Dermatology.
    1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • Diagnosing Skin Disease in Patients with Dark Skin
    Diagnosing Skin Disease in Patients with Dark SkinNovember 23rd, 2024
  • Increased Prevalence and Severity of HS in Black, Hispanic Patients
    Increased Prevalence and Severity of HS in Black, Hispanic PatientsNovember 3rd, 2022
  • D.C. Dermatologist Plays Leading Role in COVID-19 Testing for Vulnerable Communities
    D.C. Dermatologist Plays Leading Role in COVID-19 Testing for Vulnerable CommunitiesMarch 30th, 2021
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Committees

  • Co-Chair, Skin of Color Society Scientific Committee 2021 - 2023

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