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Ikechukwu Ofomata has a diverse work experience in the field of psychiatry. Ikechukwu started their career as a Deputy Medical Director at Inyaba Hospital from 1986 to 1994. Ikechukwu then pursued a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at various institutions including UTSW (Zale Lipshy), Parkland Hospital, VAMC Dallas, and Terrell State Hospital from July 2002 to June 2003. Ikechukwu then worked as a Staff Psychiatrist at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center from February 2007 to January 2014. Ikechukwu also held the position of West Regional Medical Director at Metrocare Services from July 2003 to the present. Currently, Ikechukwu is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UTSW Medical Center @ Dallas starting from December 2011.
Ikechukwu Ofomata's education history begins in 1979 when they attended the University of Jos. Ikechukwu studied Medicine and obtained a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from 1979 to 1984. After completing their undergraduate studies, they pursued further medical training.
In 1998, Ikechukwu Ofomata enrolled at Wayne State University School of Medicine, where they participated in the Psychiatry Residency Program. Ikechukwu dedicated four years to this program, graduating in 2002 with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.
Following their residency, from 2002 to 2003, Ikechukwu Ofomata attended the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Ikechukwu took part in the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program, focusing on the specialized field of Geriatric Psychiatry. At the conclusion of their time there, they were awarded a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
Overall, Ikechukwu Ofomata's educational journey involved obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the University of Jos, followed by completion of a Psychiatry Residency Program at Wayne State University School of Medicine, and finally a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center where they earned their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
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WHO WE ARE Metrocare is changing minds! We are North Texas' leading nonprofit dedicated to helping people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and severe emotional problems live healthier lives. The primary disorders treated by Metrocare include depression, bi-polar, schizophrenia, anxiety, autism, ADD, and ADHD. OUR OPPORTUNITIES Metrocare hires psychologists and psychiatrists (bilingual and Spanish-language skills are needed and valued). We have research programs, and we train a new generation of mental health professionals for work in the public sector. OUR SERVICES Metrocare serves over 50,000 people annually. We provide adult mental healthcare services, including medication management, children and adolescent mental healthcare services, mental retardation/developmental disability services for adults and children, early childhood intervention services, primary healthcare services for families, pharmacy services, and social services that include housing services, occupational services, and foster care training and monitoring. OUR CLINICS Our 14 clinics and satellite clinics (including 7 main clinics) include two Centers for Children with Autism. Clinics are in Dallas, Grand Prairie, and Addison.