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photo Eloho Ufomata, MD, MS

General Internal Medicine

Associate Professor of Medicine

Assistant Dean for Justice and Equity

Advisory Dean

Follow on Twitter @elohoufomata

Email: ufomataeo@upmc.edu

Phone: 412-692-4888
Contact
Office: Montefiore Hospital, 922E
200 Lothrop Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
 
Phone: 412-692-4888
Fax:
E-mail: ufomataeo@upmc.edu
Education and Training
Education
BS, Biology, University of Kentucky, 2008
BS, Psychology, University of Kentucky, 2008
MD, University of Kentucky, 2012
MS, University of Pittsburgh, 2017
Training
Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2015
Academic Clinician Educator Scholar Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, 2017
Research Interest
Dr. Ufomata's research interest is in the field of medical education, with a focus on equity in medical education and curriculum development and evaluation in the areas of LGBTQIA+ health, cross cultural communication, and mentorship of trainees and faculty who are underrepresented in medicine.
Clinical Interest
Dr Ufomata’s clinical interests are in Gender Affirmation, Women’s Health, Healthcare for populations made marginalized, and Primary Care.
Educational Interest
Dr. Ufomata’s educational interests are in LGBTQIA+ health, justice and equity in medical education, communication and clinical skills training, both in curricular development as well as faculty development.
Publications
Selected Publications:
Ufomata, E., Eckstrand, K. L., Hasley, P., Jeong, K., Rubio, D., Spagnoletti, C. Comprehensive Internal Medicine Residency Curriculum on Primary Care of Patients Who Identify as LGBT. LGBT Health. 2018; 5(6): 375-380.
Essien, U. R., Ufomata, E. O. Adapting to a new normal: Antiracism as a core public health principle. PLoS Glob Public Health. 2021; 1(10): e0000037.
Ufomata, E., Merriam, S., Puri, A., et al. A Policy Statement of the Society of General Internal Medicine on Tackling Racism in Medical Education: Reflections on the Past and a Call to Action for the Future. JGIM. 2021; 36(4): 1077-1081.
Notable Achievements
Outstanding Early Career Educator Award, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Unified Leadership Training in Diversity Award, Society of General Internal Medicine
Fellow, American College of Physicians
Chief's Distinction Award for Clinical Practice
Rising Star Award, Gateway Medical Society
Leonard Tow Faculty Award for Humanism in Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Golden Apple Award, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health, National Minority Quality Forum
Member, American College of Physicians, 2015-present

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Geriatric Medicine
Hematology/Oncology

Infectious Diseases

Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine

Renal-Electrolyte

Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology

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