Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Connective tissue disorders
- Cutaneous manifestation of systemic diseases
- Cutaneous lymphoma
- Complex medical dermatology
- Hospital dermatology
- Immunobullous diseases
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2014
Fellowship - Dermatopathology FellowUT Southwestern Medical Center
- 2013
Chief Resident - Dermatology, Chief ResidentMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
- 2013
Residency - Dermatology ResidencyMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
- 2010
Internship - Department of Internal MedicineMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
- 2009
MDMayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2004
BS - BS Summa cum laude, Biomedical SciencesSt. Cloud State University
- 2002
BS - Beginning of BS studies; finished at St. Cloud State UniversitySouthwest Minnesota State University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2014
DermatopathologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
- 2013
DermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
Awards and honors
- 2020
Career Support and Advancement Award/Caregiver AwardMayo Clinic
- 2018
Outstanding Medical Student Teacher AwardMedical College of Wisconsin
- 2018
Magnanimous Research MentorMedical College of Wisconsin
- 2017
Academic Dermatology Leadership Program and Leadership ForumAmerican Academy of Dermatology
- 2013
Richard K. Winkelmann Excellence in Research AwardDepartment of Dermatology
- 2013
Paul A. O'Leary Excellence in Patient Care, Education, and Research AwardDepartment of Dermatology
- 2013
Chief Resident AwardDepartment of Dermatology
- 2012
Roy S. Rogers Excellence in Patient Care AwardDepartment of Dermatology
- 2012
First Place, "World Cup" at 15th Joint meeting
San Diego, CAInternational Society of Dermatopathology
- 2008
Medical Student Scholarship Award 2008Women's Dermatologic Society
- 2008
Diversity Mentorship Award 2008American Academy of Dermatology
- 2007
NIH Funded Clinical Translational Research Award 2007National Institutes of Health
- 2005
Abbott ScholarshipMayo Medical School, Mayo clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2004
Summa cum laudeSt. Cloud State University
- 2003
Honors, Upper and Lower Division, St. Cloud State University Dean's ListSt. Cloud State University
- 2001
Dean's ListSouthwest Minnesota State University
Professional memberships
- 2020 - present
Co-ChairMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Diversity Council- Enterprise
- 2020 - present
ChairMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Diversity Council- Florida
- 2020 - present
Clinical Practice Division LeaderDepartment of Dermatology
- 2020 - present
ISD Bylaws and Administrative Regulations committee memberInternational Society of Dermatology
- 2020 - present
Nominee for PresidentMayo Clinic Dermatology O'Leary Society
- 2020 - present
Associate Program DirectorDepartment of Dermatology
- 2019 - present
Diversity and Inclusion CommitteeMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
- 2019 - 2020
2020 Annual Program Committee MemberProgram Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
- 2019 - present
Diversity LeaderDepartment of Dermatology
- 2019 - present
Executive CommitteeMayo Clinic Alumni Association Board of Directors, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2019 - present
Executive Board MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association
- 2019 - present
Program Evaluation Committee MemberDepartment of Dermatology
- 2019 - present
MemberEssentials Course Task Force, American Society of Dermatopathology
- 2019 - present
MemberQuality Assurance Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
- 2019 - present
Member, Resident education committeeNational Medical Association
- 2019 - present
Dermatopathology curriculum developmentDepartment of Dermatology
- 2019 - present
Mentoring WorkgroupAmerican Academy of Dermatology
- 2019 - 2022
MemberDermatopathology Rapid Response Committee, American Academy of Dermatology
- 2018 - 2019
2019 Annual Meeting Programming Committee, MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
- 2018 - 2020
Co-ChairYoung Physicians Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
- 2018 - 2021
MemberDiversity and Inclusion Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin
- 2018 - 2021
MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology, Organizational Structure Committee
- 2018 - 2019
ChairDermatopathology Quality Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin
- 2018 - 2019
MemberLeadership Program, American Academy of Dermatology
- 2016 - present
Board MemberMayo Clinic Dermatology O'Leary Society
- 2016 - 2021
MemberYoung Physicians Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
- 2016 - 2019
Board MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association
- 2015 - 2020
RepresentativeDermatology, Faculty Council, Medical College of Wisconsin
- 2014 - present
MemberEducation Committee, Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
- 2014 - present
MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
- 2013 - present
Board MemberO'Leary Society, Department of Dermatology
- 2012 - 2013
MemberEducation Committee, Department of Dermatology
- 2012 - present
MemberInternational Society of Dermatopathology
- 2012 - present
MemberInternational Society of Dermatology
- 2011 - 2012
Resident MemberMayo Medical School Admissions Committee
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
- 2009 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association
Publications