Request an Appointment

Olayemi (Yemi) Sokumbi, M.D.

  1. Dermatologist
  2. Dermatopathologist

Departments

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Existing patients

Olayemi (Yemi) Sokumbi, M.D., is a dermatologist and dermatopathologist. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Quality of life improvement in dermatologic diseases
  • Utilizing clinical-pathologic correlation to optimize diagnostic accuracy
  • Clinical-pathologic correlation of challenging inflammatory skin disorders
  • Management of hidradenitis suppurativa
  • Diagnosis of benign and malignant cutaneous tumors
  • Providing dermatologic care for hospitalized patients

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Sokumbi is actively involved in medical student and resident education. Her research interests include quality improvement in dermatopathology, effective dermatopathology resident education, diagnosis and management of dysplastic nevi and cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders.

  1. Bullous disease
  2. Connective tissue disorder
  3. Hidradenitis suppurativa
  4. Melanoma
  5. Skin cancer
  • Hidradenitis suppurativa
  • Connective tissue disorders
  • Cutaneous manifestation of systemic diseases
  • Cutaneous lymphoma
  • Complex medical dermatology
  • Hospital dermatology
  • Immunobullous diseases
  1. 2014
    Fellowship - Dermatopathology FellowUT Southwestern Medical Center
  2. 2013
    Chief Resident - Dermatology, Chief ResidentMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
  3. 2013
    Residency - Dermatology ResidencyMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
  4. 2010
    Internship - Department of Internal MedicineMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
  5. 2009
    MDMayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2004
    BS - BS Summa cum laude, Biomedical SciencesSt. Cloud State University
  7. 2002
    BS - Beginning of BS studies; finished at St. Cloud State UniversitySouthwest Minnesota State University

Certifications

  1. 2014
    DermatopathologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
  2. 2013
    DermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology

Awards and honors

  1. 2020
    Career Support and Advancement Award/Caregiver AwardMayo Clinic
  2. 2018
    Outstanding Medical Student Teacher AwardMedical College of Wisconsin
  3. 2018
    Magnanimous Research MentorMedical College of Wisconsin
  4. 2017
    Academic Dermatology Leadership Program and Leadership ForumAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  5. 2013
    Richard K. Winkelmann Excellence in Research AwardDepartment of Dermatology
  6. 2013
    Paul A. O'Leary Excellence in Patient Care, Education, and Research AwardDepartment of Dermatology
  7. 2013
    Chief Resident AwardDepartment of Dermatology
  8. 2012
    Roy S. Rogers Excellence in Patient Care AwardDepartment of Dermatology
  9. 2012
    First Place, "World Cup" at 15th Joint meeting San Diego, CAInternational Society of Dermatopathology
  10. 2008
    Medical Student Scholarship Award 2008Women's Dermatologic Society
  11. 2008
    Diversity Mentorship Award 2008American Academy of Dermatology
  12. 2007
    NIH Funded Clinical Translational Research Award 2007National Institutes of Health
  13. 2005
    Abbott ScholarshipMayo Medical School, Mayo clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  14. 2004
    Summa cum laudeSt. Cloud State University
  15. 2003
    Honors, Upper and Lower Division, St. Cloud State University Dean's ListSt. Cloud State University
  16. 2001
    Dean's ListSouthwest Minnesota State University

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    Co-ChairMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Diversity Council- Enterprise
  2. 2020 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Diversity Council- Florida
  3. 2020 - present
    Clinical Practice Division LeaderDepartment of Dermatology
  4. 2020 - present
    ISD Bylaws and Administrative Regulations committee memberInternational Society of Dermatology
  5. 2020 - present
    Nominee for PresidentMayo Clinic Dermatology O'Leary Society
  6. 2020 - present
    Associate Program DirectorDepartment of Dermatology
  7. 2019 - present
    Diversity and Inclusion CommitteeMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  8. 2019 - 2020
    2020 Annual Program Committee MemberProgram Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
  9. 2019 - present
    Diversity LeaderDepartment of Dermatology
  10. 2019 - present
    Executive CommitteeMayo Clinic Alumni Association Board of Directors, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  11. 2019 - present
    Executive Board MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association
  12. 2019 - present
    Program Evaluation Committee MemberDepartment of Dermatology
  13. 2019 - present
    MemberEssentials Course Task Force, American Society of Dermatopathology
  14. 2019 - present
    MemberQuality Assurance Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
  15. 2019 - present
    Member, Resident education committeeNational Medical Association
  16. 2019 - present
    Dermatopathology curriculum developmentDepartment of Dermatology
  17. 2019 - present
    Mentoring WorkgroupAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  18. 2019 - 2022
    MemberDermatopathology Rapid Response Committee, American Academy of Dermatology
  19. 2018 - 2019
    2019 Annual Meeting Programming Committee, MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
  20. 2018 - 2020
    Co-ChairYoung Physicians Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
  21. 2018 - 2021
    MemberDiversity and Inclusion Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin
  22. 2018 - 2021
    MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology, Organizational Structure Committee
  23. 2018 - 2019
    ChairDermatopathology Quality Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin
  24. 2018 - 2019
    MemberLeadership Program, American Academy of Dermatology
  25. 2016 - present
    Board MemberMayo Clinic Dermatology O'Leary Society
  26. 2016 - 2021
    MemberYoung Physicians Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
  27. 2016 - 2019
    Board MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association
  28. 2015 - 2020
    RepresentativeDermatology, Faculty Council, Medical College of Wisconsin
  29. 2014 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
  30. 2014 - present
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
  31. 2013 - present
    Board MemberO'Leary Society, Department of Dermatology
  32. 2012 - 2013
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Dermatology
  33. 2012 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Dermatopathology
  34. 2012 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Dermatology
  35. 2011 - 2012
    Resident MemberMayo Medical School Admissions Committee
  36. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
  37. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  38. 2009 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association

Publications

See my publications