EBUBECHI OKWUMABUA (“BECHI”)

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Houston, TX 77025

Cell: 901-***-****

ad1w92@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

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UT McGovern Medical School Program

Houston, TX

2020 Doctor of Medicine

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, TN

2016 Master of Health Sciences

Graduation with Highest Honors

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, TN

2015 Master of Medical Science

University of North Texas Health Science Center

Fort Worth, TX

2012 Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

HONORS & AWARDS:

2020 The Charlotte R. Walker, M. D. Surgical Award Meharry Medical College Commencement Ceremony

2019 Nth Dimensions Medical Student Symposium Grant 15th Annual Medical School Symposium (MSS)

AAOS/JRGOS Annual Meeting

2018- Present Nth Dimensions Scholar

2018 Timothy L. Stephens Jr. MD Research Symposium Scholarship Recipient

116th Annual National Medical Association Convention and Scientific Assembly, Orthopedic Section

Orlando, FL

2018 “Narcotic Prescribing Practices in Patients with Surgically Treated Distal Radius Fractures”

2nd Place Award Recipient

62nd Annual Student Research Day, Meharry Medical College School of Medicine Community Category

Nashville, TN

2017-2018 Dean’s List

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, TN

2016 Outstanding Core Discipline Award, Gross Anatomy 2015-2016 Highest Honors (Meharry Medical College) 2015-2016 Dean’s List (Meharry Medical College)

2015-2016 Top Scholar Award (Meharry Medical College) LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:

2020-2022 Diversity and Inclusion Committee

UT McGovern Medical School Program

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

2018-2019 Regional Alliance of Leadership Development Intern Region X, SNMA

Tennessee and Kentucky

2018- 2022 Foundation for Special Surgery (FSS)

Assistant Director of Development

2018- 2020 Association of Women Surgeons, Meharry Chapter Vice President

2017-2019 President, Orthopedics Club

Meharry Medical College

2017-2018 Association of Women Surgeons, Meharry Chapter Secretary

2017-2018 Student Ambassador Meharry

Medical College

2017 Saltwagon Clinic Community Outreach Subcommittee Meharry Medical College, Student-run Clinic

2016, 2017, 2018 Nth Dimensions Sawbones Bioskills Clinic Coordinator

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, TN

2017-2019 Volunteer Coordinator

Healthy Tennessee

Nashville, TN

2016-2017 Secretary, Orthopedics Club

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, TN

2010-2011 Collegiate Athlete (Women’s Track and Field) University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers

Knoxville, TN

2008-2010 Collegiate Athlete (Women’s Basketball)

Xavier University of Louisiana Gold Nuggets

New Orleans, LA

PUBLICATIONS:

2021 Cullen, Mark M. BS; Okwumabua, Ebubechi MD; Flamant, Etienne M. BS; Ferlauto, Harrison R. BSE; Brigman, Brian E. MD, PhD; Eward, William C. DVM, MD “Humeral Shaft Fracture With Placement of an Intramedullary Nail Through an Unrecognized Sarcoma”. JAAOS: Global Research and Reviews: February 2021

- Volume 5 - Issue 2 - e20.00142 doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D- 20-00142.

2019 Accepted for Publication (JPOSNA)

“Current Concept Review: The Role of Bracing in Pediatric Orthopaedics: Bracing in Pediatric Orthopaedics”

2019 Rodriguez-Buitrago, A., Basem, A., Okwumabua, E., Enata, N., Evans, A., Pennings, J., Karacay, B., Rice, M. J., & Obremskey, W. (2019). Hyperglycemia as a risk factor for postoperative early wound infection after bicondylar tibial plateau fractures: Determining a predictive model based on four methods. Injury, 50(11), 2097–2102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2019.07.028 2019 Poon, S., Lullo, B., Nguyen, C., Okwumabua, E., Luong, M., Imrie, M., Gantsoudes, G., & Cho, R. (2019). The Role of Bracing in Pediatric Orthopaedics. Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.55275/jposna- 2019-15

2018 Rodriguez-Buitrago, A., Attum, B., Enata, N., Evans, A., Okwumabua, E., Gajari, V., Obremskey, W T., Jahangir, A.

(2018). Opiate Prescribing Practices after Common Operatively Treated Isolated Lower Extremity Injuries. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma,33(3), E93-E99. doi:10.1097/bot.0000000000001375 2018 Okwumabua, E., & Thompson, J. (2018). Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Nerves.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526056/

2018 Okwumabua, E., & Thompson, J. “Anatomy, Upper Limb, Arm, Nerves, Axillary.” Advances in Pediatrics., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 5 Apr. 2018.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493212/.

PRESENTATIONS:

Podium Presentations

2018 Timothy L. Stephens Jr. MD Research Symposium Scholarship Recipient

“Narcotic Prescribing Practices in Patients with Surgically Treated Distal Radius Fractures”

116th Annual National Medical Association Convention and Scientific Assembly, Orthopedic Section

Orlando, FL

Poster Presentations

2018 “Lack of Consensus Regarding Lower Extremity Orthotics Among Orthopaedic Surgeons Who Treat Pediatric Patients” Regional Medical Education Conference, Region X

Nashville, TN

2018 “Volkmann’s Ischemic Contracture: An Irreversible Terminal Sequela of a Reversible Intermedia”

American College of Physicians, TN Chapter Annual Meeting Chattanooga, TN

2018 “Opioid Prescribing Practices by Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons after Operative Distal Radius Fractures”

Southeastern Fracture Symposium

Greenville, SC

2017 “Narcotic Prescribing Practices in Patients with Surgically Treated Distal Radius Fractures”

Abstract Acceptance and Poster Presentation Competition 15th annual American Medical Association Research Symposium Honolulu, Hawaii

2017 “Narcotic Prescribing Practices in Patients with Surgically Treated Distal Radius Fractures”

Regional Medical Education Conference (Region 10)

Nashville, TN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2013-2014 Medical Scribe, Foot and Ankle Specialist Arlington Orthopedics Associates PA

Arlington, TX

2013-2014 Medical Scribe, Orthopedic Surgery

Lone Star Orthopedic and Spinal Specialist PLLC

Burleson, TX

2013-2014 Medical Scribe, Emergency Medicine

Texas Health Huguley

Burleson, TX

2010-2014 Medical Assistant, Obstetrics and Gynecology Women’s Healthcare

Memphis, TN

MEMBERSHIPS:

2019-Present Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society

2019- Present J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic

Society (JRGOS)

2017-Present American Medical Association

Medical Student Section

2016-2020 American Medical Student Association

2016-2020 Student National Medical Association

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

2019 Foundation of Complex

Orthopedics and Spine (FOCOS)

Accra, Ghana

2018 Sankofa

Foundation of Special Surgery

Annual Fundraising Gala

Potomac, MD

2016-2019 Healthy Tennessee Volunteer

Shelbyville, TN

Nashville, TN (x2)

Memphis, TN

Chattanooga, TN

Lawrenceburg, TN

Knoxville, TN

2017 Shade Tree Orthopedic Clinic

Vanderbilt student-run clinic

Nashville, TN

2017 Saltwagon Clinic

Meharry Medical College student-run clinic

Nashville, TN

2014 Cowtown CALF (Children Activities for Life and Fitness) Marathon Volunteer Coach

Fort Worth, TX

2013-2015 Medical Science Community Service Outreach Volunteer University of North Texas Health Science Center

Fort Worth, TX

2011-2012 Student Athletic Trainer

University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers

Knoxville, TN

2011-2012 Track and Field, Jump Coach

Knoxville Track Club Knoxville,

TN

2008-2015 Annual Advisory Board Member

Memphis Beat the Odds Foundation

Memphis, TN

CERTIFICATIONS:

2017 Biomedical Research Investigations and Key Personnel CITI Certificate

2016 Basic Life Support—CPR/AED

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

2016 Certified Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Certification

2016 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certificate EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

2019-2021 The Okwumabua Progressive Group Inc.

Executive Board Member

2017 Crossfit Nashville In-House Competition

Eleventh Place Finisher (out of 27 contestants)

Nashville, TN

Personal Interests: 1) International Travel

2) Exploring culinary attractions

3) Olympic lifts

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