Arinze Colin Agu, M.D.
About Arinze Colin Agu, M.D.
Arinze Colin Agu, M.D., is an Operations Facilitator at Yale University, focusing on indoor air quality and renewable energy solutions. He has extensive experience in public health and medicine, advocating for sustainable living and preventive medicine.
Work at Yale University
Arinze Colin Agu serves as Operations Facilitator at Yale University, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site at the Payne Whitney Gym in New Haven. In addition to his operational role, Agu is actively involved in research focusing on indoor air quality, climate risk assessment, and renewable energy solutions. He also serves as a Department Representative for the Environmental Health Sciences Department at Yale School of Public Health, representing the interests of his peers.
Education and Expertise
Agu is pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Environmental Health Sciences and Climate Change & Health at Yale University, expected to complete in 2025. He previously earned a Bachelor of Medicine (MBChB) from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he studied medicine from 2012 to 2019. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in public health, preventive medicine, and environmental health.
Professional Experience
Agu has diverse professional experience in both medical and public health sectors. He worked as a Medical Intern at National Hospital Abuja from 2020 to 2021 and served as a Corps Member during his National Youth Service Corps from 2022 to 2023. He has also held leadership roles, including Chairman of the Social Committee for the Obafemi Awolowo University Medical Students’ Association from 2017 to 2018 and as a Management Committee Member at AIESEC Ife from 2017 to 2019.
Commitment to Public Health and Sustainability
Agu aligns his work with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focusing on promoting healthier living globally. He advocates for preventive medicine by addressing the root causes of health issues through a public health perspective. His commitment extends to building sustainable communities through multidisciplinary project management and innovative environmental solutions.
Current Affiliations
In addition to his role at Yale University, Agu is actively involved with several organizations. He has been a Basic Life Support Provider and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider with the American Heart Association since 2021. He is also a registered member of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and a student member of the American Public Health Association since 2023. Additionally, he participates in Toastmasters International as a Toastmaster since 2022.