Helen Oletu

Internal Medicine resident with a strong focus on cardiovascular outcomes research and a career goal in interventional cardiology. Proven track record of scholarly productivity with multiple national presentations at ACC, SCAI, and ACP, including award-winning work in cardiometabolic and structural heart disease. Experienced in large-scale real-world data research with additional strengths in medical education, curriculum development, and community-based cardiovascular prevention initiatives.

• Tennessee Medical License (Active)
• NPI: 1730952318

Publications

• Oletu H, et al. Sex-Based Differences in Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease in the Era of Transcatheter Therapies. Current Problems in Cardiology. 2026
• Okobi EO, Omoike OJ, Oletu H, et al. Health Information Technology and Antihypertensive Medication Use. JAMMR. 2023
• Oletu H, et al. Comparative Evaluation of Urate-Lowering Therapies in Acute Gout. Cureus. 2023
• Sulaiman AR, Oletu H, et al. Stroke and Quality of Life in Coronary Heart Disease Patients. Cureus. 2023

Selected Abstracts & Presentations

• SGLT2i Therapy and Long-Term Outcomes After TAVR — SCAI 2026
• GLP-1 Therapy and Limb Outcomes in PAD — SCAI 2026 (Oral)
• Sex-Based Differences in Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease — ACC 2026
• High-Sensitivity CRP and Outcomes After DES — SCAI 2026
• Colchicine Therapy After PCI — SCAI 2026
• GLP-1/GIP Agonist Therapy and Outcomes After SCAD — TN ACP (People’s Choice Award)
• Bempedoic Acid vs Statins — TN ACC 2025
• A Rare Location for Endocarditis — ACP 2025
• MI in a Healthy Young Man — LMU/DCOM 2025

Ongoing Research

• Post-PCI Mortality Outcomes at North Knoxville Medical Center

North Knoxville Medical Center | 2025

• Designed and delivered a structured 2-day curriculum for incoming interns covering EMR navigation, admissions, documentation, discharge workflow, and communication
• Improved intern readiness, workflow efficiency, and transition into residency

• Developed Inpatient and Continuity Clinic Guides used by residents to streamline workflow and improve clinical organization

• Founded a CPR and health outreach program across Knoxville communities
• Delivered hands-only CPR training and cardiovascular risk education to community members

Primary Care Physician 

Mount Horeb Clinic and Dialysis Center, Nigeria
2011 – 2015

• Managed inpatient and outpatient populations with high cardiovascular disease burden
• Supervised junior staff and coordinated clinical care delivery

Infection Control Coordinator

Homefront Nursing, Cincinnati, Ohio
2021 – 2024

• Led infection control programs across facilities
• Implemented protocols improving patient safety and compliance

Research Associate

IMG Research Academy & Consortium (Remote)
2023 – Present

• Conduct literature reviews, manuscript drafting, and publication coordination
• Contributed to multiple peer-reviewed research outputs

• Resident Representative – CHS Graduate Medical Education Committee
• Member – Tennessee ACP Residents Council
• HES Resident/Fellow Forum – Regional Representative (Region 2)

• American College of Cardiology (ACC)
• American College of Physicians (ACP)
• American Association of Black Cardiologists (AABC)
• American Medical Association (AMA)
• American Public Health Association
• National Rural Health Association

• Best Resident in Research, North Knoxville Medical Center (2025)
• People’s Choice Award – TN ACP (Cardiology Research)
• Physician of the Year – Mount Horeb Clinic (2014, 2015)
• Best Poster Winner – University of Wolverhampton (2008)