Elder Care Aides Training Course

Dr. OLUWATOYIN OHENHEN is an astute Physician who obtained her first degree at the University of Benin, after which she went further to obtain her postgraduate fellowship in Internal Medicine, (ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES AND METABOLISM SUB-SPECIALTY) from the West African College of Physicians and National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in 2012. She also obtained a Masters in Public Health (Reproductive and Family Health, from the University of Benin as well as certificates for Leadership and Management in Health (LMIH) and Project Management in Health (PMIH) both from the University of Washington. She works presently as a Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. She is also an adjunct Lecturer with at the college of Medical Science, Igbinedion University, Okada.  Dr. Oluwatoyin Ohenhen has been involved in several Diabetes Training Programmes, some of which include the BUDDY DOCTOR INITIATIVE and Base of Pyramid projects both of which involves training and mentoring of doctors on various aspects of Diabetes treatment, especially use of insulins. Her research interest is in the area of diabetes complications and endocrine disorders with academic publications in peer reviewed journals. She is a member of many professional organizations some of which include the Endocrine and Metabolism Society of Nigeria, Diabetes Association of Nigeria, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist, Association of clinical endocrinologist of Nigeria and Nigerian Medical Association. Pharmacist Okoro holds a B. Pharm from the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. She became a member of the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria in November 2015. She performed her mandatory internship at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba. While she was there, she was further trained in a number of sub-fields, including psychiatric and paediatrics pharmaceutical care. Her acquired skills and experiential knowledge were recognized during her national youth service year, when she worked as a registered pharmacist with Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) medical Centre, in Warri, Delta State. Since then, she has built a reputation as an exceptional pharmacist, trainer, and administrator. Among other qualities, Pharmacist Osaremen is a diligent and hard-working member of the health care team in UBTH, with a passion for contributing to improving the general well-being and quality of life of all patients, especially in the area of geriatrics. She is a team player and performs exceedingly well when challenged by role play.