Deborah Oyeyemi, MD

Deborah Oyeyemi, MD has a diverse range of work experience. Deborah is currently a National Clinician Scholar at UCLA Health. In this role, they are involved in the National Clinician Scholars Program, focusing on health services research, health policy, and community-based participatory research. Deborah began this position in June 2023.

Prior to this, Deborah worked as a Project Mentor at Polygence starting in April 2020. Their responsibilities included providing guidance and mentorship to students on their projects.

From June 2020 to June 2023, Deborah served as a Resident Physician in Internal Medicine-Primary Care at Yale New Haven Health. During this time, they gained valuable experience in patient care.

Before their residency, Deborah worked as a Clinical Research Fellow at the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute from August 2018 to May 2020. This role allowed their to focus on research and gain expertise in clinical research methodologies.

Deborah also has experience in education. Deborah worked as a Math & Science Instructor at C2 Education from August 2015 to July 2016.

Their previous experience includes roles as a Research Assistant at Yale University School of Medicine from January 2014 to May 2015, a Master's Aide/Head of College Aide at Yale University from April 2012 to May 2015, and a Research & Organizational Intern for the California Democratic Party with Ami Bera for Congress Campaign from July 2012 to August 2012.

Deborah started their career as a Research Assistant at Yale School of Public Health from November 2011 to March 2012.

Overall, Deborah Oyeyemi, MD has a strong background in research, education, and healthcare delivery, making their a well-rounded and accomplished professional in the field of medicine.

Deborah Oyeyemi, MD pursued their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology with Neuroscience, with Distinction in the Major, from Yale University from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, they attended the Center for University Programs Abroad in 2013 to enhance their proficiency in advanced French language skills. Subsequently, from 2016 to 2020, Deborah completed their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree at Duke University School of Medicine. During their time at Duke, they specialized in the field of Medicine, although the specific area of study is not mentioned. Deborah further expanded their expertise by obtaining an Academic Core in Clinical Research Certificate from the Duke-NIH Clinical Research Training Program at Duke University School of Medicine, which they completed from 2018 to 2019. Most recently, Deborah pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Health Policy and Management from UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, with their studies spanning from 2023 to 2025.