JemimaAkinsanyaDO

Neurology • Clinton, MD

Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis

Assistant Professor

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Office
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
10401 Hospital Drive, Suite 102
Clinton, MD 20735
Phone+1 301-877-4540

Fax+1 301-856-3470

Summary

I am a fellowship trained neuroimmunologist, researcher, and educator with a passion for health equity, mentorship, and promoting diversity in medicine. I am committed to continuing to advance health equity through clinical trials/research focused on minorities with MS, mentorship of URM medical students, and advocating for diversity in academic medicine.

Education & Training

National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterFellowship, Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis, 2020 - 2023
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 2017 - 2020
Emory University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2016 - 2017
Touro College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2016

Certifications & Licensure

MD State License 2020 - 2026
DC State License 2023 - 2024
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
A developmental approach to diversifying neuroscience through effective mentorship practices: perspectives on cross-identity mentorship and a critical call to action.
Tanisha G Hill-Jarrett, Rowena Ng, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Jemima Akinsanya, Ismary Blanco
Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience. 2023-01-01
6 citations
Diversity in osteopathic medical school admissions and the COMPASS program.
Nadege Dady, Kelly Ann Mungroo, Ta’Loria Young, Jemima Akinsanya, David A. Forstein
Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 2021-02-01
1 citations
Diversity in osteopathic medical school admissions and the COMPASS program: an update.
Nadege Dady, Steven Toplan, Jeffrey Gardere, Robin Moore, Lorreen Agandi
Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 2024-05-01

Press Mentions

Achieving Diversity in Medical SchoolFebruary 25th, 2021