ABIMBOLA FOLAKEMI ODI

Surgical professional with extensive expertise in surgical procedures and oncology. Proven track record in medical research and publication, demonstrating strong adherence to medical ethics. Skilled in surgical competence and effective multidisciplinary teamwork, focused on advancing innovative practices in the field.

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01/2010 - 12/2011          Trainee, Ultrasonography in Ophthalmology, ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital, visiting the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital

01/2015 - 12/2023          Head of Department, Department of Ophthalmology, Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi State,  

01/2017 - 02/2017         Team lead, Rapid Response Initiative, an eye outreach in Lokoja. 

01/2017 - 12/2023         Team lead, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening services in Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi state, 

01/2018                            Participant, Abakaliki International Oculoplasty workshop on Recent advances in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic and Oculofacial reconstruction.

01/2018,                           Participant, AOCMF Course – Orbital and Periorbital Fracture management; Advanced Techniques (with HAS), Lagos, Nigeria,  

01/2019-02/2019           Local team lead, President Buhari Restore Vision Project, an eye outreach in Kogi state.

01/2019 - 12/2020         Team member, Survey on Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) in Kogi State, Nigeria.

11/2022 -12/2022          Trainee, Subspecialty in Medical Retina, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana. 

11/2022 - 12/2023,        Team lead, Community Health Extension Workers' training on Primary Eye Care, 

02/2023 - till date          Chairman, Steering Committee on Eye Health, Kogi State Eye Care Program,