Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Medical Education
Society Membership
Licensure Certification
Honors And Awards
Presentations Research Conference
Languages
Community Service
References
Prior Training
Other
Timeline
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Prince Ejindu, MD, MPH

Summary

Dedicated Physician focused on improving patient health through proactive strategies and evidence-based treatments. Experienced in managing diverse populations and leading teams to enhance healthcare outcomes. Skilled in integrating contemporary medical knowledge with practical applications to elevate patient satisfaction and care quality.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Urgent Care Physician

Medicare Urgent Care
West Columbia, SC
06.2024 - Current
  • Delivered direct patient care in high-volume urgent care setting, evaluating and treating acute illnesses and injuries to improve patient outcomes.
  • Perform minor procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, and foreign body removal.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic studies including X-rays, ECGs, and labs.
  • Coordinated with clinical and administrative staff to optimize patient flow and enhance quality of care.
  • Maintained accurate and thorough documentation in electronic medical record system to support continuity of care.

Medical Director

Self Regional Healthcare Occupational Medicine Services
Greenwood, SC
07.2023 - 02.2026
  • Led clinical operations for Occupational Medicine Services at Self Regional Healthcare, enhancing service delivery and patient care.
  • Clinical Oversight: Provide clinical guidance and supervision to healthcare staff, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to medical standards.
  • Policy Development: Develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols to enhance patient care and safety.
  • Compliance: Ensure the department complies with all relevant regulations, laws, and accreditation standards.
  • Program Development: Design and manage occupational health programs tailored to the needs of different industries and workplaces.
  • Employee Health Management: Oversee the management of employee health services, including injury prevention, health assessments, and return-to-work programs.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare providers, employers, and regulatory agencies to promote occupational health and safety.
  • Training and Education: Provide training and continuing education opportunities for medical staff and employees on occupational health topics.
  • Designed and implemented targeted health programs that improved employee wellness and safety outcomes.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care protocols.
  • Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to advance health initiatives and strengthen occupational health resources.
  • Improved clinical quality by analyzing performance metrics, patient outcomes, and delivery of care.
  • Managed administrative functions like cost management, utilization reviews, quality assurance, and medical protocol development.
  • Developed policies and procedures to establish medical and administrative best practices.
  • Drove business development and relationship building to achieve business goals.
  • Built strategic alliances with orthopedics, nursing, perioperative, physical therapy, home health nursing, nutritional services and pharmacy units resulting in more united front and recognition throughout system and region.

Medical Coordinator

MHM Inc/Centurion Correctional Medical Services
Nashville, United States of America
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Partnered with state correctional agencies to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to residents in correctional facilities.
  • Coordinated patient care activities within correctional facilities.
  • Managed scheduling and logistics for medical staff and services.
  • Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies.

Chief Medical Officer

General Hospital
Ijare, Akure, Ondo State
08.2006 - 01.2008
  • Managed the medical care of about 4000 people in the community.
  • Led and collaborated with regional health departments during public health emergencies.
  • Implemented community-wide strategies for communicable disease control, enhancing public health outcomes.
  • Conducted community health surveillance for environmental threats and communicable disease control.
  • Developed public health policy on measles reemerging diseases in alignment with WHO guidelines, influencing regional health practices.
  • Provided health promotion and disease prevention education through immunization programs, improving community health awareness.
  • Performed lifesaving surgical procedures, especially in emergencies.

Medical Intern - Housemanship

College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
Nnewi, Anambra State
08.2005 - 07.2006
  • Completed three-month rotations in internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics following medical school.
  • Assisted in patient assessments and documentation during clinical rotations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans and interventions.
  • Conducted basic medical procedures under supervision in various departments.

Education

ACGME Residency - Occupational Medicine

Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN, United States of America
07.2023

Master's - Public Health Program

Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN, United States of America
06.2022

ACGME Residency - Internal Medicine Intern (Preliminary)

United Health Services Hospitals
Johnson City, NY, United States of America
06.2021

M.B., B.S -

College of Health Sciences
Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
07.2004

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Geriatric urgent care
  • Diagnostic interpretation
  • Clinical oversight
  • Care operations
  • Health management
  • Health programs
  • Occupational assessments
  • Critical thinking
  • Policy development

Medical Education

08/01/96, 07/01/04, M.B., B.S, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Society Membership

  • American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
  • Tennessee Pain Society
  • National Medical Association
  • American Medical Association
  • Nigerian Medical Association

Licensure Certification

  • Medical License - SC, TX, TN, NC
  • ABIME trained Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME)
  • FEMA National Response Framework Emergency Management 2022
  • ECFMG Certified 08/2018
  • ACLS Certified 11/01/24
  • Medical Review Officer 2023

Honors And Awards

  • 2004, Humanism and Excellence in Teaching
  • 2003, Elite Medical Student/Student Council Representative for Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria

Presentations Research Conference

  • MSK Ultrasound of The Shoulder and Knee for Occupational Medicine Physician, Primack, S., Igolnikov, I., Kafrouni, J., Keteyian, C., Sayeed, Y., 10/01/22, The Meeting of the Expert Education Institute, Denver, Colorado, https://exedinstitute.com/event/msk-us-of-the-shoulder-andknee-for-the-occupational-medicine-physician/
  • X-waiver Training Module as Practice Guideline on Management of Opioid Use Disorder with Medical Students and Residents of Meharry Medical College, Ejindu, P., Lakshman, S., 04/01/23, The Meeting of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM): American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC), Philadelphia, http://acoem.org/American-Occupational-Health-Conference-(AOHC)/2023-Program

Languages

  • English, Native Language
  • Igbo, Native Language

Community Service

  • Broome County Health Department, Binghamton, NY, Broom County partnership with UHS Internal Medicine team offering free medical and ob-gyn services to the underserved population during the peak of the COVID pandemic 2020-2021
  • White Rose Specialist and Maternity Hospital, Mgbidi, Imo State, Nigeria, Accumulated over 2000 volunteer hours assisting medical staff on daily duties, offered Medical, obstetrics, pediatrics, and surgical services to underserved communities 2003, 2004, 2005, Dec-Jan 2011, Dec-Jan 2012, Dec-Jan 2013, Jan 2014, Jan 2015, Volunteered once a month per year to work as a general practitioner while vacationing in Nigeria, Administered care to diverse age groups in inpatient and emergencies, Management of non-emergency and emergency illnesses in Adult, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Gynecology patients and assists in General Surgical procedures (Appendicectomy, Herniorrhaphy, Caesarian Section, suture of Traumatic wounds), Provision of monetary assistance for the procurement of free drugs and medical services for underserved communities

References

Will provide it upon request

Prior Training

  • 07/01/21, 07/01/23, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, United States of America, Occupational Medicine, Chief Resident - Responsible for didactic activities, collaborated with Program Director with administrative duties and supervised PGY-2 residents, Proficient in H&P, Management of MSK injuries at Concentra, Pain management trained with rotations at VA-Interventional Pain and Sports Medicine, MMC-Orthopedic, Occupational injury management trained at Concentra and Meharry Orthopedic Clinic, Proficient in therapeutic and diagnostic intra-articular injection
  • 07/01/21, 06/01/22, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, United States of America, Master's in Public Health
  • 07/01/20, 06/01/21, United Health Services Hospitals, Johnson City, NY, United States of America, Internal Medicine Intern (Preliminary)

Other

  • Spending time with my family
  • Interacting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Playing chess, running/hiking, listening to music

Timeline

Urgent Care Physician

Medicare Urgent Care
06.2024 - Current

Medical Director

Self Regional Healthcare Occupational Medicine Services
07.2023 - 02.2026

Medical Coordinator

MHM Inc/Centurion Correctional Medical Services
01.2019 - 05.2020

Chief Medical Officer

General Hospital
08.2006 - 01.2008

Medical Intern - Housemanship

College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2006

ACGME Residency - Occupational Medicine

Meharry Medical College

Master's - Public Health Program

Meharry Medical College

ACGME Residency - Internal Medicine Intern (Preliminary)

United Health Services Hospitals

M.B., B.S -

College of Health Sciences
Prince Ejindu, MD, MPH