Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 490 Illinois St, Box 0132 San Francisco, CA 94158 |
Research/Clinical Interests
Global maternal health, global health systems and policy, maternal and child health policy, social determinants of health and health disparities, person-centered care, health workforce wellbeing, equity in reproductive health and health care issues in developing countries.
Education/Training
| Year | Institution & Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | University of Ghana Medical School | MB, ChB | Medicine and Surgery |
| 2011 | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Fielding School of Public Health | MPH | Community Health Sciences |
| 2015 | UCLA Fielding School of Public Health | PhD | Public Health |
Achievements & Recognition
| Year | Major Honors |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Population Health and Health Equity Scholar, UCSF School of Medicine |
| 2021 | Academy of Medical Educators Excellence in Teaching Award, UCSF School of Medicine |
| 2020 | Watson Faculty Scholar, UCSF School of Medicine |
| 2020 | Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow, Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program |
| 2015 | Dean's Outstanding Student Award, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health |
| 2014 | Delta Omega Poster Competition Award, Delta Omega Honorary Society |
| 2007 | Best student in Gynecology Award, University of Ghana Medical School |
| 2007 | Best student in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Award, University of Ghana Medical School |
| 2007 | Best female student in Obstetrics and Gynecology Award, University of Ghana Women's Medical School |
| 2003 | Best female student in University of Ghana, University of Ghana Women's Commission |
| 2002 | Best Physiology student, University of Ghana Medical School |
| 2001 | Best female Biological Science student, University of Ghana |
| 1995 | Head of State Award, Best student in Basic Education Certificate Examination, Upper East Region, Ghana Education Service |
Nijagal MA, Odiase OJ, Bell AJ, El Ayadi AM, Williams S, Nicolaisen C, Jacobs G, Mack B, LaSerre M, Stewart C, Crockett K, Afulani PA. The Family and Pregnancy Pop-Up Village: Developing a one-stop shop of services to reduce pregnancy care-related inequities in San Francisco. Birth. 2024 Jun 17. PMID: 38887141
Karvonen, K. L., Smith, O., Chambers-Butcher, B., Afulani, P., Mathis-Perry, T., Rangwalla, K., McLemore, M., & Rogers, E. E. (2024). Parent and staff focus groups to address NICU racial inequities: “There’s radical optimism in that we’re in a different time and we’re not doing it alone.” Journal of Perinatology, 1–9. PMID: 39025956
Odiase, O. J., Gyamerah, A. O., Achana, F., Getahun, M., Yang, C., Bohara, S., Aborigo, R., Nutor, J. J., Malechi, H., Arhinful, B., Awoonor-Williams, J. K., & Afulani, P. A. (2024). Factors influencing healthcare workers’ and health system preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study in Ghana. PLOS Global Public Health, 4(7), e0003356. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0003356
Ogolla, B. A., Ongeri, L., Oboke, E. N., Getahun, M., Kinyua, J., Oluoch, I., Oduor, J., & Afulani, P. A. (2024). Implementation of the Caring for Providers to Improve Patient Experience intervention in Migori County, Kenya: Challenges, successes, and lessons. Advances in Global Health, 3(1), 2318429. https://doi.org/10.1525/agh.2024.2318429