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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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