1. Oluwaferanmi Oyedeji Okanlami, MD MS 51310 Shamrock Hills Drive Granger IN 46530
(574)514-1418 okanlami@gmail.com
Mission Statement:
“Desire to improvethe access to and delivery of healthcare around the world, using technology and innovation.
Dedication to demonstrating that being DISabled does not mean UNable, by providing examples, opportunities, and resources for individuals to
lead healthy, active, and fulfilling lives”.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
 Memorial Hospital of South Bend: Family Medicine Resident: 2015 - Present
 University of Notre Dame: Master of Science in Engineering, Science and Technology Entrepreneurship: 2015
 Yale - New Haven Hospital: Orthopaedic Surgery Resident: 2011-2013
 University Michigan Medical School: Medical Degree (w/ Distinction): 2011
 Stanford University: Bachelor of Arts, Humanities (w/ Honors): 2007
 Deerfield Academy: High School Diploma: 2003
PUBLICATIONS
 Patel A, Fusi S, Okanlami OO, Ditillo M, Sawh-Martinez FR. “Blogging to Bolster Your Plastic Surgery Career.” Plast
Reconstr Surg. 2015 Mar; 135(3): 658e-659e.
 Naik-Mathuria B., O. O. Okanlami, et al. (2006). "Subclavian Venipuncture Following Ipsilateral Extrapleural Dissection
is Hazardous." Pediatr Surg Int 22(7): 608-9.
PRESENTATIONS, PAPERS, and ABSTRACTS
 “Culture, Diversity, and Religion in Science”
- Invited Lecturer – University of Notre Dame College of Science, Oct 31 , 2015 & November 5, 2016
 “Family Centered Experience/Clinical Foundations of Medicine”
- Invited Lecturer – University of Michigan Medical School, December 15, 2014 & December 14, 2015.
 “Disabusing Disability”
- Invited Lecturer – Thomas Dooley Society – University of Notre Dame Medical Alumni, November 14, 2015
 “Patient Specific Instrumentation: Better Planning, Better Surgery”
- University of Notre Dame Master’s Thesis, May 2015
 “Fetal MRI in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Do Fetal Lung Volumes and Liver Herniation Predict need for
ECMO?”
- The Annual Children’s National Medical Center Symposium, Feb 22-26, 2009. Keystone, CO
 “Experience with Severe CDH: Examining the Recent Impact of ECMO”
- The Annual Children’s National Medical Center Symposium, Feb 22-26, 2009. Keystone, CO
 “Fetal MRI in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Do Fetal Lung Volumes and Liver Herniation Predict need for
ECMO?”
- 54th Annual Student Biomedical Fall Research Forum, Nov 5, 2008. Ann Arbor, MI
 “Illness Narratives: The Bridge Between the Kingdom of the Ill and the Kingdom of the Well”
- Stanford University Honors Thesis, May 2007
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
6/14 – 6/15 University of Notre Dame/Cleveland Clinic Innovations/Custom Orthopaedic Solutions
- Worked with Dr. Joseph Iannotti to conceive of, develop, and design a custom surgical aid to improve
pedicle screw placement in spinal surgery.
- Tested prototype surgical aid through cadaver trial.
6/10 – 6-11 University of Michigan Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Dr. Clifford Craig: Talipes Equinovarus (clubfoot).
6/08-8/08 Student Biomedical Research Program, University of Michigan, Pediatric Surgery
- Dr. George Mychaliska. Fetal MRI & ECMO in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Data analysis w/ SPSS
1/06-9/06 Center for Biomedical Ethics, Stanford University
- Worked with Dr. David Magnus. Assisted in conducting a survey of bioethics centers around the nation.
8/04-9/04 Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine
- Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye. Pediatric Surgery clinic and operating room. Assisted in writing a case report.

2. LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
11/16-Pres Clubhouse of St. Joseph County: Chairman “Face” of Capital Campaign
- We are a supportive community for persons with psychiatric disabilities that seeks to improve our
members’ lives through employment and education.
7/16-Pres Black Angel Technology Investment Fund – Network Connector/Advisor
- Bridging the gap in technology funding for black techpreneurs by providing resources to assist Stanford
Black Students and affiliates with the development and launch of their entrepreneurial ventures.
7/16-Pres DC Design/Design the Future - Advisor
- Design entrepreneurship firm powered by design thinking and advanced manufacturing techniques. Goal
to design and manufacture real world products to make the world better.
12/15-Pres Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation (WNIT, “Michiana PBS) – Board of Directors and Governance
Committee
- Non-Profit community organization with a goal to foster enlightenment, inspire, inform, educate,
entertain, and unify the communities we serve by providing free access to the multi-media world.
8/15-Pres St. Joseph County, IN Board of Health – Board of Directors
- Appointed by Mayor Peter Buttigieg
- To promote the physical and mental health and facilitate the prevention of disease, injury, and disability
for all St. Joseph County, IN residents.
8/15-6/16 University of Notre Dame ESTEEM Program: Masters Thesis Adviser
- Served as a technical adviser to a student in the Engineering, Science and Technology Entrepreneurship
Excellence Masters Program.
6/14-Pres River City Challenged Athletes – Vice President and Board Member
- Organization that oversees the activities of South Bend, Indiana adaptive sports teams (Wheelchair
Basketball and Sled Hockey)
- Wheelchair Basketball Coach/Team Leader/Player
3/10-3/11 Galens Medical Society – Director Czar – 93rd Annual Galen’s Smoker
- Galens Medical Society: Oldest student run organization at the institution.
- Dedicated to raising funds and volunteering to support the children of Washtenaw County, particularly
Child Life programs at Mott Children’s Hospital.
- “The Smoker” is a completely student run musical satirizing life at the University of Michigan Health
System.
10/2010 University of Michigan Medical School Alumni Reunion
- Served as Emcee for the luncheon. Spoke on a panel of M4s to the alums.
8/2011 "Workshops in End-of-Life Care for Health Professionals in Children's Hospitals"
- An open educational resource found at https://open.umich.edu/education/med/resources/palliative-
care/2010
8/2010 "Please Keep Our Baby Comfortable" An End-of-Life Care Training Video
2010 Pediatric Palliative Care Team, CS Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan.
3/09-3/11 Galens Medical Society – Tag Days Czar (Junior Czar ‘09-‘10 & Senior Czar ‘10-‘11)
- Tag Days is a fundraiser where University of Michigan medical students canvas the community raising
money for the children of Mott Hospital and Washtenaw County.
3/08 – 3/09 Black Medical Association: External Vice President and Student National Medical Association President
- Served as a representative of the University of Michigan Medical School at various conferences:
- Student National Medical Association Regional and National Conferences
- National Medical Association National Conference
- Stanford Undergraduate Medical Minority Alliance Conference (4 years)
- Spoke on several panels to local high school students about applying to college and medical school
2008-2009 University of Michigan Athletics “Athletes in Action”
- Served as an unofficial graduate school mentor to Christian student-athletes.
9/07-5/08 Black Medical Association: Liaison to Black Pre-Medical Association
- Facilitated the relationship between the medical students and undergraduates.
- Helped organize “Med Student for a Day”
4/2008 “Shaping the Future of Medicine” (Medical Center Alumni Society Scholarship Dinner)
- Served as the emcee and student speaker
- Organized and participated in a student choral ensemble

3. 9/05-6/07 Captain of Stanford University Track and Field Team
9/05-6/07 Cardinal Life Christian Fellowship Student Leader
3/04-2/05 Stanford University Sophomore Class President
HONORS
6/2016  Honorary Diploma - Yale Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
5/2015  “Mr. Congeniality”
5/2015  Panelist at 2015 Stanford National Black Alumni Summit
6/2012  John Francis Palmer Award for Exemplary Citizenship Exhibited by a Healthcare Provider
9/2010  Dean’s Commendation for Excellence in Clinical Skills at the Art of Medicine - Given to 10%
2008-2012  Photograph featured in “The Michigan Difference” Campaign
2009  Letters of Commendation from Office of the Dean. Number Received: 4
2008-2009  Alexander S. Vida, M.D. Memorial Medical Scholarship
2008  NIH T35 Short Term Training Grant for Medical Students
2007-2008  Demigod of Dissection Award – Given to the best gross anatomy dissection team
2007  USTFCCCA Academic All-American
2007  Graduation Speaker – Departmental Ceremony, Stanford University
6/2007  The Captain’s Award 2007
5/2007  J.E. Wallace Sterling Award
5/2007  Class of 2007 Award of Excellence
2006-2007  Pacific-10 Conference Outdoor Track & Field Academic All-Conference
2006-2007  NCAA Track and Field West Region All-American
2005-2007  Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Indoor Track & Field Academic All-Conference
2006  Letter of Commendation - Biology Laboratories at Stanford University for exceptional lab work
2005-2006  Black Community Service Center Outstanding Athlete of the Year
2004  USATF Junior All-American (Triple Jump)
2003  Deerfield Cup