PATHWAY PROGRAM
Mentoring & enrichment program for students to achieve healthcare professions. Academic Workshops
MCAT Tutoring
Mentor-Mentee Pairing
Individual Learning Plans
Skills Training
Clinical Experience
APPLY FOR A DOF SCHOLARSHIP
Financial
Resources
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Have you become an Adoptive Parent in hopes of prevention and/or
re-unification?
Then apply today for a DOF Scholarship!
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Program Benefits
• Educational enrichment and development workshops
• Support for required exams, coursework, and rotations.
• Opportunities for shadowing, electives, and scholarly work
• Introduction to health-related topics and programs
• Involvement in scholarly activities and productivity
• Mentoring and networking opportunities with Attending Physicians, Resident
Physicians, medical students, and other health care professionals
• Potential for letters of recommendation
• Scholarship opportunities
• Academic and fun field trips and events
This pathway will provide a mentoring, academic, enrichment, community-focused and support program for selected students with the goal of successfully matriculating into college, medical school, and other healthcare professions.
The DOF Pathway Program
Join the DOF Community
The DOF Community is a network of hundreds of people dedicated to changing lives, families and furthering the mission of the Dotun Ogunyemi MD Foundation Inc.
Our Generous Sponsors
At The DOF Foundation, our mission to support, enrich, and empower adoptive, foster, and single-parent families, particularly those who are underserved and marginalized, would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment and contributions enable us to provide essential resources, programs, and services to families in need, ensuring they have the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following sponsors for their unwavering support and dedication to our cause:
Together, we are making a difference and building a brighter future for countless families.
Thank you for believing in our mission and standing with us in our journey towards empowerment and equity.
Dotun Ogunyemi, MD
Dotun Ogunyemi, MD is a physician with expertise and leadership roles in medical education, patient safety and quality improvement, and diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racist education.
He obtained his MD Degree from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; completed a residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology (OBGYN) at King Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, and a Maternal- Fetal Medicine fellowship (MFM) at David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. To facilitate the reduction of health disparities and improve healthcare workforce diversity, he is focused on developing pipeline programs for underrepresented and disadvantaged students to matriculate into healthcare professions and innovate workshops to create equitable fair work & learning environment, to improve resilience and wellbeing.
He is committed to supporting families to facilitate that all children are nurtured and enriched to develop to their full potential. He is also dedicated to community engagement, inclusion and equity. He is a certified emotional intelligence coach and has published on the topic. He is a Christian and in involved in his local church.
Founder
Meet The Founder
STATISTICS
40%
Health Disparity in Poorer and Black Communities:
Black Americans are 40% more likely to have high blood pressure. People living in poorer communities have higher rates of chronic illnesses and significantly lower life expectancy compared to those in wealthier areas.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
3%
College Graduation Rates for Foster Youth
Only 3% of foster youth who enroll in college will graduate with a bachelor's degree.
Source: National Foster Youth Institute
13%
Educational Attainment for Single-Parent Families:
Children from single-parent families are less likely to attend college, with only about 13% of them earning a college degree by age 24 compared to 33% of children from two-parent families.
Source: Institute for Women's Policy Research
80%
Nearly 80% of children in foster care have significant mental health issues, yet fewer than 30% receive mental health services.
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
at Churches, Medical Schools Public Schools, & Fairs
by student volunteers, medical students, & physicians. Vital Sign Checks
Blood Glucose, Hemoglobin
& Lipid Profile
Health Education
COMMUNITY HEALTH
SCREENINGS
Community Outreach
Support for foster & adopted families Providing resources to the unhoused community members: Food items, Toiletries
Hygienic Products & Clothing
