Afamefuna Obumneme Onyeogulu
Petersburg
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contributing Writer
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
12.2023 - Current
- Committed contributing author for a leading psychiatry website, responsible for producing insightful and well-researched articles on mental health topics with the latest research to inform and educate the journal's readership. I actively collaborate with experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance, helping to advance the understanding of psychiatric conditions and treatments.
Clinical Consultant
Checkpharm Pharmaceuticals Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- Provided medical and clinical guidance to pharmacy operations, including review of medication use, treatment protocols, and patient management strategies. Collaborated with pharmacists to optimize therapeutic outcomes, ensure adherence to clinical guidelines, and support evidence-based prescribing practices. Advised on patient safety initiatives, formulary decisions, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
Medical Officer
University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as a dedicated Medical Officer at this prestigious teaching hospital, providing high-quality patient care, supporting administrative operations, leading public health advocacy campaigns, and mentoring medical students. Combined clinical expertise with strong organizational and leadership skills to ensure excellence in healthcare delivery and contribute to the training of future medical professionals.
Observership
Cedars Specialist Hospital Maternity and Oncology Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Observed patient care and multidisciplinary management in obstetric and oncologic units. Gained exposure to prenatal and peripartum care, cancer screening and treatment protocols, and evidence-based patient counseling. Participated in ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical teaching sessions, enhancing understanding of coordinated maternal and oncology care.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (Hons) -
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Anambra, Nigeria01-2023
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Scientific Writing
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Collaboration
- Medical Copywriting
- Health Promotion
- Organizational Skills
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Medical Research
- Primary Care
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- National Project Coordinator - Medical Outreach Programmes (NiMSA)
- Member - Health Innovation and Technologies Committee, Nigerian Medical Student Association (NiMSA)
- Member - Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical Students Association (NAUMSA) Standing Committee on Sexual and Reproductive Healths and Rights including HIV and AIDS (SCORA)
- Member - NAUMSA Standing Committee on Public Health (SCOPH)
- Member -NAUMSA Standing Committee on Medical Outreach (SCOMO)
Certification
- Occupational English Test - Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment (CBLA) - 2025
- USMLE STEP 1 - National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) / Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) - 2025 PASS
- USMLE STEP 2 CK - National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) / Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) - 2025 263
- Medical License - Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria - 2024 Licensed Physician
- Verified International Academic Qualifications - World Education Services - 2024
- BTLS Certified
Timeline
Contributing Writer
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
12.2023 - Current
Clinical Consultant
Checkpharm Pharmaceuticals Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Medical Officer
University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
Observership
Cedars Specialist Hospital Maternity and Oncology Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (Hons) -
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awards / Honors
- Award of Recognition: Excellence in Character, Intelligence, and Presentation - House Officers Forum, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital - Apr 2024
- Award of Recognition: Excellence in Knowledge and Skill - House Officers Forum, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital - Apr 2024
- Best Medical Intern - University of Abuja Teaching Hospital - Dec 2023
- Prof F.E Emelue's Award for the Best Student in Pathology - Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University - Feb 2023
- Certificate of Outstanding Service – Member, Health Innovation and Technologies Committee (NiMSA) - Nigerian Medical Students’ Association - Jan 2021
- Certificate of Recognition – NAUMSA National Representative, Standing Committee on Medical Outreach - Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical Students Association - Jan 2021
- Certificate of Outstanding Service – National Project Coordinator, Medical Outreach Programmes (NiMSA) - Nigerian Medical Students’ Association - Jan 2021
- Distinction in Internal Medicine – Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Distinction in Pathology (Histopathology, Clinical Anatomy, Medical Microbiology, Hematology, Chemical Pathology, Immunology) – Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Distinction in Pediatrics – Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Distinction in Surgery – Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Research
- Colorectal Cancer Risk and Protective Factors Among People of African Descent: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Cureus, Jul 26, 2025
- Pulmonary Hypertension Among Individuals Living With Hemoglobinopathies: A Systematic Review – Cureus, Jul 18, 2025
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis-Associated Morbidity in Africa: A Systematic Review – Cureus, Jan 17, 2025
- Risk Factors and Outcomes of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in African Patients: A Systematic Review – Cureus, Nov 28, 2024
- Health Care Waste Assessment in a Secondary Health Care Facility in Anambra State, Nigeria – SAS Journal of Medicine, Jan 29, 2024
- Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Common Skin Health Problems Among Secondary School Students in Anaocha LGA, Southeast Nigeria – International Journal of Health & Medical Research, Jul 7, 2023
- Molecular Mechanisms of Thyrotoxic Cardiomyopathy: Bridging the Gap Between Thyroid Dysfunction and Reversible Myocardial Injury – Manuscript in Preparation, 2025
- The Spongy Heart Paradox: Balancing Bleeding and Clotting Risk in Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy – Manuscript in Preparation, 2025
Clinical Review Articles
- NRX-100’s Breakthrough in Suicidality Treatment – Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc., Mar 24, 2025
- RE104 Offers a Revolutionary Approach to Postpartum Depression – Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc., Dec 17, 2024
- How NRx Could Upend the Fight Against Depression and Suicide – Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc., Aug 29, 2024
- Breaking Down Emerging Research on Catatonia in Schizophrenia – Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc., Jun 26, 2024
Opinion Articles
- The Psychology of Political Polarization – Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc., Jun 19, 2024
- Can Psychosis Be Contagious? – Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc., Jun 7, 2024
- Teen Vaping and Mental Health – Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc., May 31, 2024
- What Are Brain Zaps? – Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc., May 24, 2024
Courses
Clinical Documentation Integrity - Novel Training Services - 2025
- Medical terminology and clinical knowledge
- Diagnostic reasoning and differential development
- Accurate and thorough clinical documentation
- ICD-10 / CPT coding and regulatory compliance
- Identifying and resolving documentation gaps
- EHR proficiency and data reporting
- Interprofessional communication and teamwork
- Critical thinking and attention to detail