Oluwasegun Akinyemi MD MSc., PhD

Summary

• Dr. Oluwasegun Akinyemi is a distinguished physician and researcher in surgery, public health, obstetrics, and gynecology. He began his academic journey at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, where he earned his medical degree in February 2007. Dr. Akinyemi furthered his education at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, USA, where he obtained a Master of Science in Public Health in January 2020.
  His clinical training includes a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, from January 2012 to May 2017. He is currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, MD, since August 2022.
  Throughout his career, Dr. Akinyemi has held several hospital appointments, including roles as a Medical Officer and Resident in various hospitals in Nigeria. His experience spans general medical practice to specialized care in obstetrics and gynecology.
  In addition to his clinical roles, Dr. Akinyemi has significantly contributed to academia and research. He has served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Western Illinois University. He is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the Clive O Callender Outcomes Research Center, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC. He is also a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Maryland School of Public Health.
  Dr. Akinyemi holds various licenses and certifications, including a Full Practicing License from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and a Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
  His dedication to research and education has earned him numerous awards and honors, including recognition at the Western Illinois University Graduate Research Conference, the Drew Walker Symposium of the National Medical Association Annual Convention, the Southeastern Surgical Congress.