
Dr. Owoicho Adogwa
@oadogwa
Neurosurgeon & Orthopedic surgeon. Scoliosis & spinal disorders expert. Patient advocate. Scientist. Passionate about health equity & global surgery.
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19-03-2021 03:11:57
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A glimpse of my journey that is continuing to be written. āIdentifying mentors is the key component to opening multiple doors to opportunitiesā First one in NSGY was Dr. Owoicho Adogwa and changed the trajectory of my life #MedTwitter The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons, Inc. instagram.com/p/CaSrCSvuRrl/ā¦


A legion of Black physicians are now saying "this stops with me" and working to mentor, support, and rescue Black residents who face racism in training. See @blackdocvillage @urolologyunbound The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons, Inc. Nth Dimensions Dr. Vanessa Grubbs (she/her) Dowin Boatright Edjah Nduom, MD (he/him) Letitia Bradford, MD, FAAOS, FACS


Our e-board came through as well! As moderator Dr. Owoicho Adogwa provided thought provoking questions, while Dr. Bill Ashley, @soniaedenmd, and Nnenna Mbabuike, MD FAANS gave excellent insight in our panel discussion. For those who tuned in we hope this was impactful. Aiming to lift as we rise!

Dr. Owoicho Adogwa has been long time championing for a better path forward unapologetically and tirelessly- we are proud to have him at ASBN!

āWhy should we care?ā Dr. Owoicho Adogwa asked. āBecause we are destroying the lives of these individuals and because we know, when providers donāt match the population, care suffers.ā Excellent reporting by Usha Lee McFarling STAT statnews.com/2022/06/20/blaā¦

Thank You Usha Lee McFarling for bringing this conversation to the public square. These stories matter. Lets come together to find solutions#transparency #DiversityandInclusion statnews.com/2022/06/20/blaā¦

Important read by Usha Lee McFarling highlighting existing #racism for #Black residents. What will it take to level the playing field for Black residents? buff.ly/3tW1Uqq via STAT CC: Dr. Owoicho Adogwa Dr. Vanessa Grubbs (she/her) BlackDocVillage Edjah Nduom, MD (he/him) Dowin Boatright Shenelle Wilson, MD (she/her) Letitia Bradford, MD, FAAOS, FACS








Two years ago, if you told me that we would be having this event, for The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons, Inc., with this turnout, at the #2022CNS @cns_update annual meeting, I would not have believed you. But thanks to the leadership of Drs. William Ashley, Nnenna Mbabuike, MD FAANS, Dr. Eden, here we are. #neurosurgery


Thanks Lou Edje, MD, MHPE, FAAFP (she/her) For the opportunity to present at the residency diversity leadership program. Developing leaders, one resident at a time. Making medicine more equitable than we found it.


Today I was inspired, energized & connected to this elite crew of young leaders in academic medicine. My heart is full. #Grateful UC College of Medicine AMA Resident Diversity Leadership Program. ssanten Dr. Owoicho Adogwa UC Health Jennifer O'Toole, MD, MEd Eric Warm Benjamin Kinnear


ā¦Patrick Mahomes IIā© made a bet that Kansas City would win. In neurosurgery clinic now being forced to wear a Bengalās jersey. #NeverBetAgainstTheBengalsPatrickMahomes

