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UCSF ObGyn&RS

Residency Program

About Me

Why OB/GYN?

I particularly remember learning about the framework of Reproductive Justice in one of my college anthropology classes. The framework is one of the reasons why I went into medicine, let alone OB/GYN as it intersects the institutions of medicine, law/policy, and education. The field itself is a powerful proponent of Reproductive Justice and provides me the greatest opportunities to promote and practice the principles of reproductive justice. I appreciate the breadth of OB/GYN and the fact that every day we empower women and gender non-conforming people who have been historically marginalized by the institution of medicine.

Why UCSF?

I chose UCSF because I sought a program that was rooted in anti-racist and anti-oppressive pedagogy. I desired not only excellent training but also training that reflected my own values and dedication to the community in which I live. I also chose USCF because the residents truly care for one another; and if I was going to spend the next 4 years at a program, I wanted to make sure I would be happy to call these folks my family.

What I do outside of residency?

I enjoy being in the sun, whether that is hiking, walking around the city, hanging out in the park, or going to the beach. When the sun isn’t out, I like to read (mostly non-fiction), bake (mostly cookies), and tend to my indoor plants. I also love traveling and exploring – weekend trips, camping, international trips, all of the above.

Odera Okafor, MD, MPAff
Resident Physician - PGY 1

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Main Address

UCSF OB/GYN&RS Residency Program
490 10th Street
10th Floor, Box 0132
San Francisco, CA 94143

Location Office Phone Fax
Mission Bay (415) 476 - 5192 (415) 476 - 1811
Mount Zion (415) 353 - 9240 (415) 353 - 9509
San Francisco General Hospital (628) 206 - 3061 (628) 206 - 3112

Research/Clinical Interests: Reproductive Justice, Family Planning, complex contraception, health policy, health disparities, healthcare accessibility, recurrent pregnancy loss, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Education/Training

Year

 Institution Degree Field of Study
current University of California, San Francisco Residency Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
2019 - 2023 Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin MD Medicine
2021 - 2023 Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs MPAff Public Policy
2015 - 2019 The University of Texas at Austin B.A. Anthropology; African and African Diaspora Studies; Latin American Studies

Research & Professional Experience

Year  
2022 - present Co-Creator and Board Member – Birds N’ Bees
2021 - 2023 Student Researcher – Dell Medical School Department of Women’s Health
2019 - 2023 Volunteer and Doula Trainee – Mama Sana/Vibrant Woman
2019 - 2021 Undergraduate Medical Education Committee: Healthcare Delivery; Evaluations and Assessments – Dell Medical School
2021 - 2022 Executive Board – Texas Medical Association – Dell Medical School
2019 - 2020 Executive Board – Making Equity Standard in Healthcare – Dell Medical School
2019 - 2020 Community Educator – Soul to Soul Generational Gardening
2018 - 2019 Student Researcher – University of Texas at Austin Department of Anthropology
2016 - 2018 Community Health Educator - Food for Black Thought

Achievements & Recognition
Year Major Honors
2019 Liberal Arts Honors Outstanding Thesis Award in the Social Sciences
2015 - 2019 Dean’s Honors List

Poster Presentations

Schommer L, Mumford K, OKAFOR O, Tijerina A. A Comparative Policy Analysis of Texas Medical School Breastfeeding Policies. UT Center for Health IPE: Interprofessional Health Showcase. 2022. Austin, Texas.

OKAFOR O, Hall E, Alvarez M, Schommer L, Khanna P, Prabhu S, Howard T. Factors Associated with Immediate Skin-to-Skin Contact Practices at an Urban Hospital in South Central United States. 2023 Wilbert C. Jordan Student Research Forum. Student National Medical Association: Annual medical Education Conference. Hartford, Connecticut

OKAFOR O, Hall E, Alvarez M, Schommer L, Khanna P, Howard T. Insurance Status Predicts Skin-to-Skin Practices at an Urban Hospital in South Central United States. 2023 SASGOG Annual Meeting. Baltimore, Maryland.

OKAFOR O, Smith C. Reclaiming Our Power: Black Women Resisting Medicalized Birthing. University of Texas at Austin Thesis Symposium. 2019. Austin, Texas

Oral Presentations

Howard T, OKAFOR O. A Novel Web-Based Platform Connecting URM Learners with Mentors in Self0Idenitified Areas of Need. 2023 APGO Martin L. Stone, MD Faculty Development Seminar, “Phoenix Arising: Renewal in Medical Education.” January 2023. Phoenix Arizona

Howard T, OKAFOR O. A Novel Web-Based Platform Connecting URM Learners with Mentors in Self0Idenitified Areas of Need. 2023 APGO CREOG Annual Meeting, “Building Bridges: Creating Connections in Medical Education.” February 2023. National Harbor, Maryland

OKAFOR O, Ferguson M. Power to the Patient: A Panel Discussion about Maternal Health. Dell Medical School. Austin, Texas. February 2022

Publications 

OKAFOR O, Hancock C, Hanes M, et. al. Advocating for Evidence-Based Care for Incarcerated Pregnant Women in Texas Correctional Facilities. Texas Medical Association. 2021. Res. 330.018