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Olayemi (Yemi) Sokumbi, M.D.

  1. Dermatologist
  2. Dermatopathologist

Departments

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida | Rochester, Minnesota

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
  • Utility of deep neural network algorithms for diagnosis in dermatology and dermatopathology
  • 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
  • Health care disparities in dermatologic care

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. Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma
  4. Hidradenitis suppurativa
  5. Melanoma
  6. Psoriasis
  7. Skin cancer
  1. Excisional skin surgery
  • 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. 2021 - present
    MemberChair, APP Search committee, Deparment of Dermatology
  2. 2021 - present
    Executive SponsorMayo Clinic Alumni Women Physician Scientist Group
  3. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Dermatology- Strategic Planning Committee
  4. 2021 - present
    Physician LeadMayo Baxter Joint Steering Committee
  5. 2021 - present
    Physician co-leadWilson Scholar Joint Steering Committee
  6. 2021 - present
    MemberSearch committee member for CIM Chair
  7. 2021 - present
    Associate Medical DirectorDepartment of Business Development
  8. 2021 - 2023
    MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology Leadership Development Steering Committee
  9. 2021 - 2023
    ChairAAD- Diversity Initiatives for Leadership Development Work Group
  10. 2021 - present
    MemberSearch committee for Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADDEI)
  11. 2021
    Program Committee Chair- Women Physician Scientist Group ProgramMayo Clinic Alumni Association (MCAA) Meeting
  12. 2020 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine- Medical Student Performance Evaluation work group
  13. 2020 - present
    Member Dermpath question writing/review committeeAmerican Board of Dermatology
  14. 2020 - 2022
    Vice Chair, Strategic Planning CommitteeAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
  15. 2020 - present
    Member Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Committee
  16. 2020 - present
    MemberMayo Medical School Admissions Committee
  17. 2020 - present
    Member Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Education Subcommittee
  18. 2020 - present
    Co-ChairMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Diversity Council- Enterprise
  19. 2020 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Diversity Council- Florida
  20. 2020 - present
    Clinical Practice Division LeaderDepartment of Dermatology
  21. 2020 - present
    MemberSearch committee Department of Dermatology, MOHS surgeon
  22. 2020 - present
    ISD Bylaws and Administrative Regulations committee memberInternational Society of Dermatology
  23. 2020 - present
    Nominee for PresidentMayo Clinic Dermatology O'Leary Society
  24. 2020 - present
    Associate Program DirectorDepartment of Dermatology
  25. 2019 - present
    Diversity and Inclusion CommitteeMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  26. 2019 - 2020
    2020 Annual Program Committee MemberProgram Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
  27. 2019 - present
    Diversity LeaderDepartment of Dermatology
  28. 2019 - present
    Executive CommitteeMayo Clinic Alumni Association Board of Directors, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  29. 2019 - present
    Executive Board MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association
  30. 2019 - present
    Program Evaluation Committee MemberDepartment of Dermatology
  31. 2019 - present
    MemberEssentials Course Task Force, American Society of Dermatopathology
  32. 2019 - present
    MemberQuality Assurance Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
  33. 2019 - present
    Member, Resident education committeeNational Medical Association
  34. 2019 - present
    Dermatopathology curriculum developmentDepartment of Dermatology
  35. 2019 - present
    Mentoring WorkgroupAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  36. 2019 - 2022
    MemberDermatopathology Rapid Response Committee, American Academy of Dermatology
  37. 2018 - 2019
    2019 Annual Meeting Programming Committee, MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
  38. 2018 - 2020
    Co-ChairYoung Physicians Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
  39. 2018 - 2021
    MemberDiversity and Inclusion Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin
  40. 2018 - 2021
    MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology, Organizational Structure Committee
  41. 2018 - 2019
    ChairDermatopathology Quality Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin
  42. 2018 - 2019
    MemberLeadership Program, American Academy of Dermatology
  43. 2016 - present
    Board MemberMayo Clinic Dermatology O'Leary Society
  44. 2016 - 2021
    MemberYoung Physicians Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
  45. 2016 - 2019
    Board MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association
  46. 2015 - 2020
    RepresentativeDermatology, Faculty Council, Medical College of Wisconsin
  47. 2014 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
  48. 2014 - present
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
  49. 2013 - present
    Board MemberO'Leary Society, Department of Dermatology
  50. 2012 - 2013
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Dermatology
  51. 2012 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Dermatopathology
  52. 2012 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Dermatology
  53. 2011 - 2012
    Resident MemberMayo Medical School Admissions Committee
  54. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
  55. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  56. 2009 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association

Publications

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