Christiana Faleti
Hobbs
Summary
Compassionate Family Medicine Physician with comprehensive background in providing primary care services across diverse populations. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored care plans, preventive health strategies, and patient education to promote overall wellness. Known for strong diagnostic abilities and effective communication, leading to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Medicine Physician
Covenant Medical Group
Hobbs
10.2025 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive patient care in outpatient settings for diverse populations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, social workers, and nutritionists.
- Educate the public on preventive health care measures through community outreach programs.
- Instruct patients on lifestyle changes, self-care skills, and use of prescribed therapies.
Family Medicine Resident Physician
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Decatur
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Served as resident representative during Annual Program Evaluation at SIU Family Medicine Residency Program.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Advised patients on diet, nutrition, and lifestyle choices for health promotion.
- Diagnosed patients while discussing treatment procedures and care plan options.
Volunteer
Vital Health International
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted in creating content for the radio show, recording, editing and social media publicity.
- A not-for-profit organization that aims to provide medical education to the public.
Volunteer
Lead Your Dream
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Health education talk on Menstrual Hygiene to over 500 teenage girls and distribution of feminine products.
- Invited to speak to youth at church on general health and at University of Lagos radio station.
- A Nigerian based NGO.
Education
Residency - Family and Community Medicine Residency Program
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Decatur, Illinois07.2022
M.D. - Roseau, Dominica
All Saints University School of Medicine
Roseau, Dominica03.2022
Undergraduate - Midwifery Science
National University of Ireland
Galway, Ireland12.2014
Skills
- Comprehensive patient care
- Patient education
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Preventive health care
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Women's health
Affiliations
American Board of Family Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians
New Mexico Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Family Physicians
New Mexico Academy of Family Physicians
Educational Activities
- Resident Representative at Annual Program Evaluation at SIU Family Medicine Residency Program (2022 - 2025)
Research And Scholarly Activity
Continuous Quality Improvement Project at SIU Family Medicine Decatur – Increasing Rates of HIV Screening in Men
Volunteer And Community Involvement
- Radio Health Show Broadcast, Vital Health International, Volunteer at a not-for-profit organization that aims to provide medical education to the public. Assisted in creating content for the radio show, recording, editing and social media publicity., 2021, 2022
- Health Education (Medical Talks), Lead Your Dream, Volunteered with a Nigerian based NGO for health education talk on Menstrual Hygiene to over 500 teenage girls and distribution of feminine products. Invited to speak to youth at church on general health and at University of Lagos radio station., 2017, 2019
Languages
- English, Native Speaker
Awards
- Valedictorian (ASUSM)
- Best Basic Science Graduating Student (ASUSM)
- Basic and Clinical Sciences Scholarship Recipient (ASUSM)
- Dean’s List member (ASUSM)
- NUIG scholarship Award recipient
- AMSA Global Health Scholar
Publications
- Do antenatal perineal massages decrease the incidence of perineal trauma in labor?, Faleti, Christiana MD; Tenegra, Nicole MBA, MD, Evidence-Based Practice, 27, 2, 16-17, 02/2024, 10.1097/EBP.0000000000001908
- Feeding Habits and its Impact on Concentration and Attentiveness among Medical Students in Dominica, Solomon, Alice & Mbat, Eucharia & Medavarapu, Srinivas & Faleti, Olajumoke & Otohinoyi, David, Archives of Medicine, 8, 10.21767/1989-5216.1000167, 2016
- A Systematic Review of the Integration of Ultrasound into Medical School Curriculum, Olumide, Nancy & Effiom, Medara & Onuegbu, Chinwendu & Faleti, Olajumoke & Halari, Moheem & Halari, Chidambra, American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences, 19, 122-129, 2016
- The Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight, Obesity and the Influence of Exercise and Diet on Body Weight among Medical Students, Katuka, Shalom & Faleti, Olajumoke & Medavarapu, Srinivas & Ogungbite, Ayooluwa & Ugokwe, Chidozie & Umoffia, Imo, Archives of Medicine, 8, 10.21767/1989-5216.1000164, 2016
Certifications And Licensure
- New Mexico Medical License - 04/2025 - 07/2027
- State of Illinois Temporary Medical Permit - 07/2022 - 06/2025
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Certification - 05/2022
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - 04/2026
- Basic Life Support - 04/2026
Presentations
- Oral Presentation, Family Medicine Interest Group presentation at Southern Illinois University Lincoln Scholars Program, Carbondale, IL, 11/2023
- Poster, Smoking in Pregnancy, Galway, Ireland, 2013
Timeline
Family Medicine Physician
Covenant Medical Group
10.2025 - Current
Family Medicine Resident Physician
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
07.2022 - 06.2025
Volunteer
Vital Health International
01.2021 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Lead Your Dream
01.2017 - 12.2019
Residency - Family and Community Medicine Residency Program
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
M.D. - Roseau, Dominica
All Saints University School of Medicine
Undergraduate - Midwifery Science
National University of Ireland