Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced medical professional prepared for critical healthcare roles. Strong focus on patient care, diagnostic excellence, and evidence-based treatment. Effective team collaborator who adapts seamlessly to changing clinical needs. Reliable in high-pressure environments with skills in patient management, medical procedures, and interdisciplinary communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Attending Physician
Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians
08.2022 - Current
- Educated patients on preventative care measures.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatments and diagnostic techniques.
- Facilitated continuity of care between primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary services to optimize treatment outcomes for patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a mentor for resident physicians by providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback during their clinical rotations.
- Diagnosed complex medical conditions using advanced imaging techniques and laboratory testing results.
- Established strong working relationships with referring physicians through timely communication regarding mutual patients progress or concerns.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations for patients across all age groups, ensuring appropriate identification and management of health concerns.
- Performed minor surgical procedures in-office, reducing the need for patient referrals to outside specialists.
Resident Physician, Emergency Medicine
Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines to optimize patient outcomes and maintain adherence to industry standards.
- Stayed current with medical advancements through regular participation in continued education opportunities, ensuring the delivery of up-to-date and evidence-based care.
- Performed medical care under guidance of attending physician.
- Mentored junior residents, providing guidance on clinical decision-making and best practices in patient care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatments.
- Placed orders for laboratory tests and interpreted results for accurate decision-making.
- Documented and discussed historical medical information, recent symptoms and current complaints at each visit to maintain comprehensive records.
Tutor
Learna
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Tutor
Tutor Bright
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Tutor
Genesee Early College
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Boosted students' test scores with tailored tutoring sessions focused on individual learning styles and needs.
Tutor
University of Michigan-Flint
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
Research Assistant
University of Michigan
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
- Improved data collection methods with introduction of innovative survey techniques.
- Managed research databases with utmost diligence, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
Supplemental Instructor
University of Michigan-Flint
09.2010 - 12.2012
- Improved student retention rates through tailored one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling individuals.
- Attended and led supplemental sessions.
- Led discussions and activities centered around course content.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of school policies and program requirements.
Research Assistant
Prevention Research Center of Michigan
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Improved data collection methods with introduction of innovative survey techniques.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Oakland University William Beaumont SOM
Rochester, MI05-2019
Master of Public Health - Health Administration
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Michigan
Flint05-2013
Skills
- Teaching skills
- Compassionate care
- Anesthesia administration
- Evidence-based practices
- Patient management
- Medical diagnosis
- Emergency medicine
- Clinical decision making
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Healthcare team collaboration
Accomplishments
- 71st Annual World Health Association Delegate, Health Action International, May 2018
- SNMA Health Advocacy Grant Recipient, May 2017
- SNMA National Chapter of the Year Award, April 2017
- First Place Winner of Oral Presentation at Medical Equity Conference, February 2017
- Oakland University Women’s Leadership Institute Fellow, December 2016
- First Place Winner of Poster Presentation at MICHR Symposium, September 2012
Affiliations
- Texas Academy of Emergency Medicine
- American Academy of Emergency Medicine
- Texas Medical Association
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- Distinguished Nigerian Physicians of Tomorrow
- Gold Humanism Honors Society
- American Medical Association
Presentations
Invited Presentations
- Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, MPH. “SNMA/UAEM Where Are We Now?” UAEM North American Leadership Conference. Washington, DC. February 2, 2019
- Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, MPH. "Critiquing Health Justice: Challenging the history, education, and policies addressing Health Inequity.” 2017 Annual Medical Education Conference. Atlanta, GA. April 15, 2017
Oral Presentations
- Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, MD, MPH., Yijia Mu, MD, Gerard Job, MD, FACEP. Feasibility of A Return-To-Work Protocol For Low-Risk EMS Personnel Using SARS-COV2 Antibody Testing. Red Sea Emergency Medicine Conference. Online format. October 12, 2020.
- Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponwmosa, MPH., Gergana Kodjebacheva, PhD, Lisa Lapeyrouse, PhD. Assessing Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors Promoting Safe Drinking Water Practices Amongst Women of Childbearing Age . Medical Health Equity Conference. Detroit, Michigan. February 18, 2017
- Gergana Kodjebacheva, PhD, Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponwmosa, MPH., Lisa Lapeyrouse, PhD. Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors that Promote Safe Water Drinking Among Women of Reproductive Age. Excellence in Pediatrics Conference, London, England. December 2016
- Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, MPH; Pamela Johnson, MPH; Samantha Roberts, BA; Endia Santee, PhD; Susan Franzen, MA; Bettina Campbell, MSW; Tamara Campbell, MS Ed; Terrance Campbell, MSISM, MA Ed. Promoting Healthy Sexual Education through HOPE (HIV/STI Outreach Prevention and Education) Parties: A Community Based Initiative Process Evaluation. Annual Minority Health in the Midwest Conference, Chicago, IL, February 2013
- Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, MPH; Pamela Johnson, MPH; Samantha Roberts, BA; Endia Santee, PhD; Susan Franzen, MA; Bettina Campbell, MSW; Tamara Campbell, MS Ed; Terrance Campbell, MSISM, MA Ed. Promoting Healthy Sexual Education through HOPE (HIV/STI Outreach Prevention and Education) Parties: A Community Based Initiative Process Evaluation. Meeting of the Minds, Flint, MI, May 2012
- Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, MPH; Pamela Johnson, MPH; Samantha Roberts, BA; Endia Santee, PhD; Susan Franzen, MA; Bettina Campbell, MSW; Tamara Campbell, MS Ed; Terrance Campbell, MSISM, MA Ed. Promoting Healthy Sexual Education through HOPE (HIV/STI Outreach Prevention and Education) Parties: A Community Based Initiative Process Evaluation. University of Michigan-Flint Student Research Conference, Flint, MI, April 2012
- Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, MPH; Pamela Johnson, MPH; Samantha Roberts, BA; Endia Santee, PhD; Susan Franzen, MA; Bettina Campbell, MSW; Tamara Campbell, MS Ed; Terrance Campbell, MSISM, MA Ed. Promoting Healthy Sexual Education through HOPE (HIV/STI Outreach Prevention and Education) Parties: A Community Based Initiative Process Evaluation. 139th Annual American Public Health Association Conference, Washington, DC, October 2011
Poster Presentations
- Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponwmosa, MPH., Gergana Kodjebacheva, PhD, Lisa Lapeyrouse, PhD. Assessing Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors Promoting Safe Drinking Water Practices Amongst Women of Childbearing Age. The American Medical Women's Association 103rd Anniversary Meeting and the Medical Women’s International Association North America Congress, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 2018.
- Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponwmosa, MPH., Gergana Kodjebacheva, PhD, Lisa Lapeyrouse, PhD. Lead Contaminated Tap Water and Pregnancy. 16th Annual MPHA Epidemiology Section Conference. Grand Rapids, Michigan. March 31, 2017
- Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, MPH; Susan Woolford, MD, MPH, Understanding Decision-Making Factors in Adolescents Seeking Bariatric Surgery. Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research Symposium 2015. Ann Arbor, MI, November 2015
- Marla Saint Gilles, MA; Jennifer Mortensen, MA; Karen Calhoun, MA; Miles McNall, PhD; Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, MPH; Gail Stewart, MA, LMSW. Strengthening Integrative and Behavioral Health in City of Detroit School-Based and School-Linked Health Centers: Focus Group Findings. Health Disparities Forum. Ann Arbor, MI. December 2012
- Marla Saint Gilles, MA; Jennifer Mortensen, MA; Karen Calhoun, MA; Miles McNall, PhD; Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, MPH; Gail Stewart, MA, LMSW. Strengthening Integrative and Behavioral Health in City of Detroit School-Based and School-Linked Health Centers: Focus Group Findings. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. San Jose, CA. November 2012
- Marla Saint Gilles, MA; Jennifer Mortensen, MA; Karen Calhoun, MA; Miles McNall, PhD; Jeniffer Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, MPH; Gail Stewart, MA, LMSW. Strengthening Integrative and Behavioral Health in City of Detroit School-Based and School-Linked Health Centers: Focus Group Findings. Maternal and Child Health Equity Training Program and Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research Symposium. Ann Arbor, MI. March 2012
Publications
- Okungbowa-Ikponmwosa, J., Mu, Y., & Job, G. (2021). Feasibility of establishing a return-to-work protocol based on COVID-19 antibodies testing. Journal of Clinical Trials, 11(6). https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.09.03.20187823
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Leadership
- Texas Academy of Emergency Medicine, At-Large Director, November 2024-Present
- Texas Medical Association Committee on Emergency Medical Services and Trauma, Member, June 2023-Present
- Texas Medical Association Leadership College Fellow October 2022-June 2023
- National Emergency Medicine PAC (NEMPAC) Alternate Board Representative from EMRA, 2019-2022
- American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) Pre-Med Student Mentor, September 2015- May 2019
- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Admissions Interviewer, June 2019-April 2019
- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Admissions Ambassador, September 2015- May 2019
- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador, September 2015- May 2019
- Emergency Medicine Residency Association Health Policy Academy Fellow, March 2019-December 2019
- Universities Allied for Essential Medicines, Student Speaker, October 2017-May 2019
- Student National Medical Association, Board of Directors Member, Health Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee Co-Chair, April 2017-April 2019
- Student National Medical Association, Region V Chair of Political Action Committee, April 2017-March 2018
- AAMC Learner Feedback Panelist March 2017-May 2019
- Student National Medical Association, Chapter President, May 2015-May 2017
- Student National Medical Association, National Health Policy and Legislative Affairs Fellow, September 2016- April 2017
- Student National Medical Association, Region V Future Leadership Fellow, September, 2016- April 2017
- Martin Luther King Day Health Fair, Student Coordinator, October 2016-January 2017
- Oakland University Women’s Leadership Institute Fellow, December 2016
Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Getting involved in advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Creative Writing
Timeline
Attending Physician
Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians
08.2022 - Current
Resident Physician, Emergency Medicine
Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami
07.2019 - 06.2022
Tutor
Learna
09.2013 - 05.2015
Tutor
Tutor Bright
09.2013 - 05.2015
Tutor
Genesee Early College
09.2012 - 05.2013
Tutor
University of Michigan-Flint
09.2012 - 05.2013
Research Assistant
University of Michigan
02.2011 - 06.2012
Supplemental Instructor
University of Michigan-Flint
09.2010 - 12.2012
Research Assistant
Prevention Research Center of Michigan
06.2010 - 09.2013
M.D. - Medicine
Oakland University William Beaumont SOM
Master of Public Health - Health Administration
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Michigan
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