Ruth Agyekum|MD| MPH
Baltimore
Summary
Physician with demonstrated excellence in clinical practice and community health engagement. Combines strong clinical experience with public health research to develop innovative healthcare solutions for underserved populations. Proven record of accomplishment in community outreach, healthcare education, and systematic research, with focus on improving healthcare access and outcomes in clinical medicine and public health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Officer, General Practitioner
St. John's Hospital and Fertility Centre
12.2021 - 04.2024
- Independently managed patient care, making evidence-based clinical decisions to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Provided comprehensive medical care to a diverse patient population, including general medical cases, occupational health assessments, and reproductive health consultations
- Led multidisciplinary care coordination, working closely with nurses, specialists, and support staff to enhance patient outcomes
- Developed and implemented healthcare initiatives such as preventive screenings and health education programs, to improve community health
- Managed acute and chronic conditions in out-patient settings, emphasizing patient-centred care thorough assessments, diagnostics, and treatment plans
House Officer
Pentecost Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed a wide range of obstetric and gynaecological cases, including both emergency and non-emergency conditions, in the capacity of a senior intern under the supervision of attending physicians
- Performed caesarean sections and conducted ultrasound scans with proficiency, ensuring timely and effective maternal and foetal care, while working under supervision
- During the internal medicine rotation, provided care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, collaborating with and supervising physician assistants in their management under the guidance of senior physicians
House Officer
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Gained experience in managing both emergency and non-emergency surgical cases in adult patients by working alongside specialists
- Assisted in preoperative evaluation, intraoperative procedures, and postoperative care, ensuring comprehensive patient management under supervision
- Developed proficiency in assessing and managing paediatric cases across a range of medical and surgical conditions
- Conducted initial evaluations, assisted in procedures, and participated in treatment planning under the guidance of senior physicians to ensure appropriate and timely interventions
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
Baltimore, MD05.2025
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana Medical School
Ghana09-2019
West African Senior Secondary Certificate -
Wesley Girls High School
01.2013
Skills
- -Versatile and works well in a diverse cultural environment under very demanding settings
- - Highly Skilled in the use of Stata programming language for data analysis
- -Well- equipped with knowledge and skills necessary for a successful clinical research
- - Good communication and interpersonal skills
Certification
- Medical and Dental Council License, Ghana, 2019, present
- ECFMG Certification, 2024, present
- BLS Certification, American Red Cross, 2024, present
- Clinical trials, Johns Hopkins University, 2025, present
- Pharmacoepidemiology, Johns Hopkins University, 2025, present
Leadership And Professional Engagement
- Executive Board Member, Anna Baetjer Society, Johns Hopkins University, 12/2024, present
- Community Engagement Officer, SOTA (Surgery, Obstetric, Trauma and Anaesthesia Society), Johns Hopkins University, 11/2024, present
- Volunteer, Johns Hopkins Heat Corps, 09/2024, present, Education program for 12th graders on public health issues.
- Founder, Diabetic Clinic at St John's Hospital, 02/2024, present
Current Projects
- Johns Hopkins Surgical Centre for Outcomes Research, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, 09/2024, Research on Paediatric Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Childhood Sexual abuse in Alternative Religion, A scoping review exploring various databases.
Clinical Research Experience
Clinical Trial Research Assistant, Metropolitan Cardiovascular Consultant, Beltsville, May 2024, The African American Heart Study, https://abcardio.org/the-african-americanheart-study/
Awards
- Dean's List for Outstanding Performance in clinical years, 2018-2019
- Medical Exchange Opportunity at Michigan University for best student in semester rotation, 07/2018
- Deans list for top 12 outstanding students in the academic year, 2018
Publications
- Kwadwo Darko, Grace Simmons, W. Elorm Yevudza Jr., Pearl Tenkorang, Bernice Limann, Chibueze Agwu, Simon Sackitey, Ruth Agyekum, Peace Odiase, Nana K. Darko, Mina Guirguis, Umaru Barrie, Salah G. Aoun, Mabel Banson, Teddy Totimeh, Presentation, management and outcomes of ruptured intracranial aneurysms in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 133, 2025
- Duodu, F., Agyekum, R., HTLV-Associated Myelopathy: Unveiling a Complex Case of Spastic Paraparesis, ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY, 96, S262-S262, 09/2024, 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030-5774, USA: WILEY
Internship And Exchange Program
- Intern, Metropolitan Cardiovascular Consultant, 04/2024, 05/2024, Managed diverse cardiovascular conditions on outpatient basis, carried out basic procedures, took part in an ongoing clinical research.
- Intern, Alpert Medical School, Brown University, 07/2018, 09/2018, Participated in ward rounds, assisted in management of in-patients, participated in history taking and diagnosis of outpatients visiting STI clinic.
Timeline
Medical Officer, General Practitioner
St. John's Hospital and Fertility Centre
12.2021 - 04.2024
House Officer
Pentecost Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
House Officer
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2021
West African Senior Secondary Certificate -
Wesley Girls High School
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana Medical School
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