Onyeka Otugo, MD, MPH, MPA
Attending Physician Brigham and Women's Hospital
Biography
Dr. Onyeka Otugo completed a Health Policy Research and Translation fellowship in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where she currently serves as faculty. Additionally, she holds a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a Master of Public Health from Northwestern University. Her journey into emergency medicine was driven by her interests in policy and medicine, recognizing it as an avenue to advocate for underrepresented populations within our healthcare system. Throughout her career, Dr. Otugo has dedicated herself to dismantling barriers in healthcare access.
In addition, Dr. Otugo is also about addressing obstacles in medical education through teaching and mentorship. She piloted "Lift and Elevate," aimed at providing mentorship to junior Black women physicians and equipping them with skill development trainings such as negotiations. Her commitment to equity and education is further evidenced by her contributions to publications such as the New England Journal of Medicine, Stat News, USA Today, New York Times, Lancet, and BMJ, where she sheds light on the systemic disparities present in both healthcare and medical education.
In addition, Dr. Otugo is also about addressing obstacles in medical education through teaching and mentorship. She piloted "Lift and Elevate," aimed at providing mentorship to junior Black women physicians and equipping them with skill development trainings such as negotiations. Her commitment to equity and education is further evidenced by her contributions to publications such as the New England Journal of Medicine, Stat News, USA Today, New York Times, Lancet, and BMJ, where she sheds light on the systemic disparities present in both healthcare and medical education.
