Donna Okoli, MD
University of Michigan
Biography
Donna Okoli, MD
Medical Education Fellow & Clinical Instructor, University of Michigan
Dr. Donna Okoli is a passionate leader in emergency medicine and medical education with a focus on health equity and leadership development. Currently a Medical Education Fellow at the University of Michigan, she is dedicated to advancing education that addresses health disparities and prepares future physicians to lead transformative change in healthcare.
Dr. Okoli’s career began as a high school chemistry teacher with Teach for America, where she developed a strong commitment to equity in education. During medical school, she co-founded the Anti-Racism Task Force at Tufts School of Medicine, integrating its work into the school’s 10-year strategic plan. As Chief Resident at Advocate Christ, she revamped the residency curriculum to emphasize trauma-informed care and advanced communication skills.
Her academic focus is on preparing underrepresented minorities for success in emergency medicine and to fostering leadership in the next generation of physicians. As Assistant Clerkship Director at the University of Michigan and soon to be at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Okoli works to create inclusive opportunities for students to explore emergency medicine while mentoring them for residency success.
Medical Education Fellow & Clinical Instructor, University of Michigan
Dr. Donna Okoli is a passionate leader in emergency medicine and medical education with a focus on health equity and leadership development. Currently a Medical Education Fellow at the University of Michigan, she is dedicated to advancing education that addresses health disparities and prepares future physicians to lead transformative change in healthcare.
Dr. Okoli’s career began as a high school chemistry teacher with Teach for America, where she developed a strong commitment to equity in education. During medical school, she co-founded the Anti-Racism Task Force at Tufts School of Medicine, integrating its work into the school’s 10-year strategic plan. As Chief Resident at Advocate Christ, she revamped the residency curriculum to emphasize trauma-informed care and advanced communication skills.
Her academic focus is on preparing underrepresented minorities for success in emergency medicine and to fostering leadership in the next generation of physicians. As Assistant Clerkship Director at the University of Michigan and soon to be at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Okoli works to create inclusive opportunities for students to explore emergency medicine while mentoring them for residency success.
