Babatunde Abdulsalam Akande
Memphis
Summary
Experienced Physician skilled in examining patient histories, assessing conditions and conducting physical examinations. Professionally develops individualized treatments to deal with symptoms and root causes. Works thoroughly, precisely and with balanced approach incorporating patient needs and optimal treatments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
8030
8030
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Experience
Progressive Physicians Practice
Southaven
04.2025 - Current
- Engaged in taking patient's histories, examination, diagnosis and care of patient under supervision.
- Introduced to the basics of the EMR Systems.
- Reviewed and interpreted laboratory test results and EKGs.
- Actively participated in the management of patients with Chronic diseases- Hypertension, DM.
- Educated DM patients on treatment compliance and Inserted Electronic glucose monitors for DM patients on continuous glucose monitors.
- Participated in Patients Education and Counseling.
- Transitioning from a resource limited setting, where majority of documentations are paper-based to an environment with advanced healthcare and electronic records has been quite an interesting challenge. It provided an avenue to audit my practice and reinforce my commitment to patient-centered care.
- Outpatient-based Family practice experience in an urban setting.
Financial Secretary
Boerboel Alliance Nigeria
Lagos
06.2021 - Current
- Managed the kennel Club's finances, including budgeting, record-keeping and oversight of membership dues and event funds.
- Collaborated with fellow executives to organise canine appraisals and competitions, promoting responsibility dog ownership and ethical breeding.
- Developed organizational and leadership skills by coordinating resources and ensuring transparent finance handling.
- Audited and presented financial reports of the organization at annual general meetings.
Practicing Physician/Senior Medical Officer
State Hospital Abeokuta
Abeokuta
10.2019 - 03.2025
- Worked in the Obstetrics and gynecology, paediatrics and Surgical departments.
- Worked under the supervision of consultants in outpatient and surgical settings.
- Managed about 30 patients per clinic days.
- Led floor rounds on average 20 patients every mornings.
- Led a team of doctors, medical students and nurses during call duties.
- Participated in daily clinical reviews.
- Participated in Consultant ward rounds, in making diagnoses and formulating care plans for patients.
- Performed several OBGYN & General Surgery procedures.
- Managed Paediatrics & Neonatal units.
- Proficient in critical skills: Chest tube insertion, wound suturing & care, vascular access.
- Organised monthly hospital grand round presentations.
- While running my private rural practice, I better appreciated my knowledge gaps and limitations. Working in a secondary facility with more consultants on ground was an avenue to develop and close such gaps. It helped refine my clinical and surgical skills as well as my leadership skills.
- A 300 bed space secondary healthcare facility.
Director
Mayodele Health Services
Abeokuta
02.2016 - 03.2025
- Founded and managed a 33 bed hospital.
- Led a multidisciplinary team of about 25 staff members including doctors, nurses, laboratory personnel and some other volunteer staff.
- Chaired multidisciplinary meetings focused on quality improvement.
- Continually Audited operations.
- Delivered Comprehensive Primary care through patient Consultations, Chronic disease management and coordination of care for complex cases with attention to each patient's social and psychological context.
- Provided maternity services.
- Collaborated with Specialists in advanced procedures whilst learning in the process.
- My experience building a team and leading a rural hospital taught me resilience, adaptability and compassion just as soccer taught me. These lessons have prepared me for rigorous programs where collaboration, leadership and patient-centered care are crucial.
- The first & most functional non-governmental practice in an underserved rural community serving a population of about 3000-5000 people in Southwestern Nigeria.
Practicing Physician/Senior Medical Officer
State hospital Ota
Sango-Ota
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Led a three man team of doctors and other multidisciplinary team members in the internal medicine department.
- Involved in the management of Chronic cases including hypertension, Diabetes mellitus.
- Provided prompt referral system to tertiary Centres for more acute cases.
- Organised daily clinical reviews.
- Organised weekly departmental Morbidity and mortality reviews.
- Presented during monthly grand round presentations.
- Mentored medical students and a few nursing students during their clinical rotation through the departments.
- A 250 bed Government owned secondary facility that catered to a population of over 100,000.
Practicing Physician and Team lead
Korede Hospital Onikolobo
Abeokuta
07.2010 - 06.2016
- Led a clinical team of 5 doctors and other multidisciplinary team including nurses, laboratory scientists and other ancillary staff.
- Conducted daily outpatient clinics where I managed an average of 25-30 patients across all ages.
- Performed major Obstetric and gynecologic procedures including Caesarean section, hysterectomies, myomectomies.
- Led weekly prenatal Clinics.
- Offered contraception counseling and care to postpartum women.
- Performed minor surgical procedure such as excisional biopsies, herniorrhaphies and circumcisions.
- Organised yearly hospital health outreaches and patient education programs.
- Managed patients Chronic diseases including HTN, DM.
- A privately owned facility that served a population of about 5000 people.
Internship
University College Hospital
Ibadan
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Completed a 1 year internship.
- A four-specialty rotating internship in Surgery, Internal medicine, Paediatrics, ObGyn.
- Directly involved with patient care.
- Trained and worked under the supervision of residents and consultants across major Specialties.
- Provided direct patient care including history taking, physical examination, and making treatment plans in collaboration with the senior residents and consultants.
- Participated in ward rounds, emergency calls and specialty clinics, ensuring continuity of care.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- A tertiary referral centre and teaching hospital with about 1440 bed spaces.
Coordinator
University of Ibadan Muslim Medical Student Association
Ibadan
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Led a group of 13 medical students in the Preclinical years.
- Organised lectures, mock exams and supporting colleagues who needed more support academically.
- Organised 3 social events with other members of the group.
Lecturer
Lara Educational Centre
Lagos
10.2001 - 02.2002
- Volunteered in a teaching and mentorship role for A-level students.
- Taught basic A-level courses like Physics, Chemistry and Biology to about 15 students within my community.
- Graded homeworks and Exams.
Education
M.B.,B.S. -
University of Ibadan College of Medicine
NigeriaInternship -
University College Hospital
Ibadan, NigeriaCoordinator -
University of Ibadan Muslim Medical Student Association
Ibadan, NigeriaLecturer -
Lara Educational Centre
Lagos, NigeriaAffiliations
- Association of General Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, Ogun State
- Medical and Dental council of Nigeria
- National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners
- Nigerian Medical Association
- The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Bayelsa State Chapter
- University of Ibadan Alumni Association
Certification
- ECFMG
- Primaries certification in Obstetrics and gynaecology with the West African College of surgeons, 05/11
Postgraduate Training
None
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Aamc Id
16737315
Present Mailing Address
7706 Driscoll street, Memphis, TN, 38125
Preferred Phone
+1 (901) 431-5571
Permanent Mailing Address
7184 Stonegate boulevard, Southaven, MS
Languages
- Kru
- Ibo
- Yoruba
- English
- Kru
- Ibo
- Yoruba
Awards
- Adams Adebola Award for Academic Excellence, Best student in A-level exams for Pre-university students in Lagos State Nigeria for Preclinical year, 04/03
- Gold medalist Alexander Brown Hall 5-aside Soccer competition, A member of the soccer team that won the inaugural Alexander Brown Hall, UCH soccer competition, 02/06
- Gold medalist, Provost Cup, University College Hospital Soccer Championship, A core team member, demonstrating teamwork, resilience and discipline in a competitive setting, 08/08
- Junior Chambers International (JCI) Outstanding Young Person in Ogun state, Nigeria (Health Sector), Honored for leadership & contributions to improved healthcare access in underserved communities, 07/22
Publications
- Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts, Diagnostic approach to glomerular diseases, Babarinde, Festus O., Ogwu, Nkechi P., Babatunde Olusola D, Babawale Emmanuel, Arrey Agbor, Divine B., Okoye Osinachi K., Akande, Babatunde A, Abdul Nassar, Njoku Anthonia, International Journey of Surgery, Accepted/In-Press, 01/25, https://journals.lww.com
- Oral Presentation, Hepatitis, Clinical Meeting, 06/21/17, Ota, Nigeria
- Oral Presentation, Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, Grand round presentation, 12/09/19, Abeokuta, Nigeria
- Oral Presentation, ANTEPARTUM FETAL SURVEILLANCE, Grand round presentation, 08/03/20, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Medical Education
University of Ibadan College of Medicine, Nigeria, M.B.,B.S., 06/03, 05/09
Personal Information
Hobbies: Playing and watching soccer, Pet training and photography, Swimming
Timeline
Clinical Experience
Progressive Physicians Practice
04.2025 - Current
Financial Secretary
Boerboel Alliance Nigeria
06.2021 - Current
Practicing Physician/Senior Medical Officer
State Hospital Abeokuta
10.2019 - 03.2025
Practicing Physician/Senior Medical Officer
State hospital Ota
07.2016 - 09.2019
Director
Mayodele Health Services
02.2016 - 03.2025
Practicing Physician and Team lead
Korede Hospital Onikolobo
07.2010 - 06.2016
Internship
University College Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2010
Coordinator
University of Ibadan Muslim Medical Student Association
09.2003 - 06.2006
Lecturer
Lara Educational Centre
10.2001 - 02.2002
M.B.,B.S. -
University of Ibadan College of Medicine
Internship -
University College Hospital
Coordinator -
University of Ibadan Muslim Medical Student Association
Lecturer -
Lara Educational Centre