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MILLICENT AYISI. MD
Medical Doctor/Public Health
Norfolk,USA
Summary
Dynamic physician and public health professional with extensive clinical experience in patient care, care coordination, and health education. Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, effectively facilitating patient and caregiver education while ensuring meticulous medical documentation. Skilled in communicating complex health information clearly to diverse populations, fostering understanding and engagement. Eager to leverage clinical expertise in a hospital liaison role to enhance transitions between inpatient and home health services, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Intern — Health Equity Programs
Urban League of Hampton Roads
Norfolk, VA
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinate health equity programs, liaising between community partners, healthcare providers, and patients.
- Conduct CDC CHANGE Tool assessment of health programming, evaluating service accessibility for diverse populations.
- Document program outcomes, produce policy briefs, and maintain activity logs for grant reporting.
- Participate in cross-sector coalition meetings to align programming with community health priorities.
Graduate Assistant, School of Graduate Studies & Research
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinate program logistics, data reporting, and cross-departmental communication supporting graduate workforce initiatives.
- Support Women in STEM programming and employer engagement under the A2i initiative, engaging students from diverse backgrounds.
- Collaborate with faculty and administrative staff to manage student support services and program documentation.
Community Health Literacy Intern
Birdsong Health Literacy Center of Excellence
Norfolk, VA
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Developed culturally responsive health education materials translating biomedical data into accessible community resources.
- Contributed to a Fentanyl Awareness and Harm Reduction Strategy aligned with federal and state overdose prevention frameworks.
Clinical Observer
Baltimore Health Care PC
Baltimore, MD
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported primary care coordination for patients with chronic conditions including respiratory and cardiovascular disease.
- Assisted with patient education on treatment adherence, home care management, and medication use.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to facilitate smooth patient transitions and continuity of care.
Graduate Assistant, Office of the VP for Student Affairs
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Facilitated focus groups and conducted qualitative analyses to assess student readiness and identify institutional service gaps.
- Designed surveys and performed GAP analyses to inform strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
Medical Officer
University of Ghana Medical Centre
Accra, Ghana
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed patient caseload across internal medicine and primary care, including respiratory and chronic disease cases.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for care planning, referrals, and discharge coordination.
- Delivered patient and caregiver education on home management, disease prevention, and medication adherence.
Primary Health Care Provider (Part-Time)
Rivia Clinic
Accra, Ghana
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Delivered community-based primary care services emphasizing sexual and reproductive health education.
Clinical Observer — Emergency Medicine
K.L. Medical Clinic
Lawrenceville, Atlanta, GA
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Coordinated with emergency medicine physicians and nursing staff to support patient assessment and discharge planning.
- Educated patients on post-discharge care instructions and follow-up procedures.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and supported communication across care teams.
House Officer — Pediatrics & OB/GYN
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Accra, Ghana
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed maternal and pediatric cases including obstetric emergencies and preventive health counseling.
- Coordinated patient discharges, ensured proper referral documentation, and educated families on home care.
- Participated in quality improvement activities and in-service training programs.
House Officer — Internal Medicine & Surgery
37 Military Hospital
Accra, Ghana
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed chronic disease patients including respiratory and cardiovascular cases in inpatient settings.
- Maintained detailed medical records, referral forms, and insurance-relevant documentation.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary care coordination and discharge planning.
Education
Master of Public Health - Health Equity Concentration
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05-2026
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBChB) - undefined
University for Development Studies
Ghana07-2021
B.S.c - Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast
Ghana05-2012
Skills
- Clinical Care Coordination
- Patient & Caregiver Education
- Discharge Planning
- Medical Documentation
- HIPAA & Confidentiality Compliance
- Health Equity & SDOH
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research
- SPSS, Tableau, Power BI, SQL
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- OSHA Standards for Bloodborne Pathogens — VCU/MidAtlantic AETC (February 2026)
- CITI Program — Social & Behavioral Research, Old Dominion University (March 2026)
- NCHS Confidentiality Training — CDC (June 2025)
- National HIV Curriculum — Epidemiology & Screening Recommendations, Univ. of Washington (March 2026)
- HIV Education — Don't Let HIV Be Your Endgame, CDC TRAIN (February 2026)
- Health Equity, SDOH & Health Disparities — Region 2 Public Health Training Center (February 2026)
- Introduction to Tableau, Power BI & SQL — DataCamp (2025)
- Licensed Medical Practitioner — Medical & Dental Council of Ghana
Timeline
Public Health Intern — Health Equity Programs
Urban League of Hampton Roads
01.2026 - Current
Community Health Literacy Intern
Birdsong Health Literacy Center of Excellence
05.2025 - 07.2025
Clinical Observer
Baltimore Health Care PC
12.2024 - 01.2025
Graduate Assistant, School of Graduate Studies & Research
Norfolk State University
11.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant, Office of the VP for Student Affairs
Norfolk State University
08.2024 - 10.2024
Medical Officer
University of Ghana Medical Centre
05.2024 - 07.2024
Primary Health Care Provider (Part-Time)
Rivia Clinic
05.2024 - 07.2024
Clinical Observer — Emergency Medicine
K.L. Medical Clinic
02.2024 - 04.2024
House Officer — Pediatrics & OB/GYN
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2023
House Officer — Internal Medicine & Surgery
37 Military Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBChB) - undefined
University for Development Studies
Master of Public Health - Health Equity Concentration
Norfolk State University
B.S.c - Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
University of Cape Coast