Ajoke Ajayi Akintade
About Ajoke Ajayi Akintade
Ajoke Ajayi Akintade is a Medical Doctor at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where she has worked since 1999. She holds multiple degrees in medicine and public health, and she specializes in pediatric care and patient transitions.
Work at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Ajoke Ajayi Akintade has served as a Medical Doctor (MD) at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital since 1999, accumulating 25 years of experience in the Baltimore, Maryland area. In her role, she provides medical coverage for patients in the Feeding Day Treatment Program. She is responsible for liaising with transferring providers and hospitals to facilitate patient transitions, ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate care. Additionally, she coordinates meetings with referring hospitals to streamline the transfer process, enhancing patient outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Ajoke Ajayi Akintade has an extensive educational background in medicine and public health. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Lagos, where she studied from 1975 to 1981. She completed a Fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine from 1992 to 1995. She also participated in a Graduate Summer Program in Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 1993. In addition, she obtained a Masters of Occupational Health from Harvard University in 1987 and completed a Physician Leadership Fellowship Program at the University of Maryland in 2019.
Background
Ajoke Ajayi Akintade has a diverse background in pediatric medicine and public health. She completed her Pediatrics Residency Program at Howard University College of Medicine from 1989 to 1991. Her training includes certifications in the NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale from the University of Maryland in 2018. This comprehensive education has equipped her with the skills necessary to address complex pediatric health issues and contribute to multidisciplinary teams.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Ajoke Ajayi Akintade has demonstrated a commitment to improving patient care and hospital standards. She collaborates with Compliance and Safety Committees to ensure that the hospital meets established standards. She also directs weekly team meetings with multidisciplinary staff to review patient progress and develop care plans. Her efforts in coordinating patient transitions and facilitating communication among healthcare providers highlight her dedication to enhancing the quality of care for her patients.