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Oluwole Jegede, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
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Appointments

Psychiatry
Primary

Additional Titles

Affiliate Faculty, Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC)

Medical Director of Mobile Crisis Intervention (Acute Services), Connecticut Mental Health Center

About

Titles

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Affiliate Faculty, Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC); Medical Director of Mobile Crisis Intervention (Acute Services), Connecticut Mental Health Center

Appointments

  • Psychiatry

    Assistant Professor
    Primary

Other Departments & Organizations

  • Psychiatry

Education & Training

Addiction Psychiatry Fellow
Yale School of Medicine (2021)
REACH Scholar
SAMHSA (2020)
Resident Physician
One Brooklyn Health-Interfaith Medical Center (2020)
MPH
George Washington University, Public Health
MD
University of Ibadan, Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Addiction Psychiatry

    Certification Organization
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
    Original Certification Date
    2023

  • Psychiatry

    Certification Organization
    AB of Psychiatry & Neurology

Research

Overview

My research is deeply rooted in addiction medicine, with an emphasis on health disparities and mental health outcomes, particularly in underserved populations. My work explores how structural vulnerabilities—such as racial, socio-economic, and systemic inequalities—affect access to and the quality of mental health and addiction care. I focus on identifying and addressing the barriers that marginalized groups face in seeking addiction treatment, aiming to improve the effectiveness and reach of care interventions. Through my research, I seek to develop clinical and policy solutions that promote equity in mental health services.

This interest has led me to examine the complex interactions between substance use disorders and psychiatric care, particularly in populations that experience higher rates of health disparities. By exploring these relationships, I contribute to a broader understanding of how social determinants of health influence treatment outcomes. I am particularly interested in how healthcare systems can address the unique needs of these populations by developing tailored, accessible, and culturally sensitive approaches to addiction treatment.

A significant aspect of my work involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance addiction psychiatry and public health policies, with the goal of shaping healthcare delivery in ways that minimize health disparities. My long-term goal is to inform the development of integrated care models that address both mental health and substance use disorders, providing comprehensive support to marginalized communities and enhancing the overall quality of life for affected individuals. Through evidence-based research, I aim to advocate for systemic changes that lead to more equitable health outcomes in addiction psychiatry.

Medical Research Interests

Addiction Medicine; Healthcare Disparities; Minority Health; Psychiatry; Psychopharmacology

Public Health Interests

Substance Use, Addiction

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Oluwole Jegede's published research.

Publications

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Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

  • honor

    NIDA Diversity Scholar

    National AwardNIDA
  • honor

    Research Excellence Award

    Other AwardInterfaith Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
  • honor

    Travel Scholarship Award

    National AwardAmerican Academy of Addiction Psychiatrists (AAAP)
  • honor

    First Place Residents Oral Presentation

    Regional AwardBrooklyn Psychiatric Society, Inc.
  • honor

    2018 RFM Scientific Paper

    Regional AwardNew York State Psychiatric Association
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