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About Me

Medical Doctor | MSc Digital Health & AI | PhD Researcher

With a background in medicine and a deep-rooted interest in leveraging technology to solve patient problems, I'm passionate about creating innovative digital solutions that transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes.

Education Journey

PhD Researcher - Bournemouth University

2024 - Present

Focusing on Advanced Non-Player Character (NPC) Systems for XR Healthcare Simulation, developing AI-driven solutions for healthcare training.

MSc Digital Health & Artificial Intelligence - Bournemouth University

2023 - 2024

Graduated with Distinction

  • Computer Vision & AI Applications
  • Accessibility and Assistive Technologies
  • Health Information Systems
  • Blockchain in Healthcare

Dissertation Research

Lead a study on rPPG technology (Computer vision and Artificial Intelligence based) for hypertension screening in individuals with darker skin tones, conducting field research in Nigeria. The technology can greatly increase access to hypertension screening and monitoring globally. This is a condition affecting > 25% of adults globally.

MBBS - Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

2012 - 2018

Doctor of Human Medicine

  • Clinical Medicine & Surgery
  • Medical Ethics & Professional Practice
  • Research Methodology & Bio-statistics
  • Community Health & Preventive Medicine

Professional Experience

Medical Bank Doctor - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Dec 2023 - Present

Currently serving as a Medical Bank Doctor at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

RMO International Healthcare LLP, England

Sep 2022 - Aug 2023

Served as Resident Medical Officer across various specialties and hospitals in England:

  • Furness General Hospital - Surgical Departments
  • Nightingale Hospital London - General Adult Psychiatry
  • Stoke Mandeville Hospital - General Surgery
  • Braintree Community Hospital - Trauma and Orthopaedics

Medical Officer - Kebbi State Ministry of Health

Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

Served as Medical Officer at Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi, Nigeria.

Federal Medical Centre Katsina, Nigeria

Aug 2018 - Aug2019

Completed comprehensive medical internship with rotations in key specialties.

Community Impact

Rural Medical/Surgical Outreach

2016

Led the organization of a major medical outreach program as Mission Secretary of CMDA:

  • Coordinated a team of surgeons, nurses, and medical professionals
  • Facilitated free medical consultations for 500+ patients
  • Enabled 50+ free surgical procedures
  • Developed leadership and organizational skills in healthcare delivery

Vision & Mission

As I continue my journey in Digital Health & AI, I'm committed to:

  • Developing innovative AI solutions for healthcare challenges
  • Improving healthcare accessibility through technology
  • Enhancing medical education with XR and AI
  • Building bridges between clinical practice and digital innovation

Let's connect and explore how we can transform healthcare together.

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