Bio
Dr. Oluwatayo Olajide is a physician, educator, and public health advocate serving as a Clinical Instructor at St. George’s University. He combines frontline clinical experience with a strong passion for teaching, helping medical students build confidence, clinical reasoning, and practical skills.
A national scholar and MB;BS graduate of the University of Ilorin, he has trained across core medical specialties and contributed to patient care in both clinical and high-demand emergency settings. His teaching is known for creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences, shaped by active engagement in faculty development, earning him the 2026 LEAD Faculty Development Star Award.
Beyond the classroom, he is deeply involved in public health leadership and research across Africa, with work spanning health advocacy, student development, and peer-reviewed publications on key health challenges—from maternal and child health to emerging infectious diseases.
He brings together clinical insight, educational innovation, and a strong interest in health systems, with a clear purpose: training future physicians to think critically, act confidently, and care purposefully.
Professional Philosophy
I teach to develop thinking clinicians, not just knowledgeable students.
My approach is grounded in active, reflective learning—prioritizing dialogue over lecture, application over memorization, and feedback as a continuous, two-way process, helping learners translate knowledge into confident clinical action. I create supportive environments where students are challenged to think critically, reflect, and take ownership of their growth.
As an educator, I’m committed to continuous improvement, inclusive teaching, and mentoring future physicians to lead with competence, curiosity, and purpose.
In the Media
- World Kidney Day 2025: BusinessDay Television - Rising cases of kidney disease in Nigeria https://youtu.be/vyUQYyhj8NQ?si=N9iN2Ow31wok8Tz8
Academic Degrees
- MB;BS Medicine and Surgery (M.D. Equivalent) - University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
Course Teachings
- Basic Principles of Medicine 3 (Epidemiology, Bioethics, Immunology, Microbiology) - ITIs and Small Groups
- Principles of Clinical Medicine 1 (FTCM, NCRS, RHPS, & DERS Modules) - ITIs and Small Groups
- Principles of Clinical Medicine 2 (PNI, MI, CPRH, GOER, & DNPR Modules) - ITIs and Small Groups
- Basic Life Support Training
International & National Committees
- Financial Officer, West Africa Region - Federation of African Medical Students' Associations (FAMSA)
- Caucus Chairman, South-West Region - Nigerian Medical Students Association (NiMSA)
- Treasurer, Standing Committee on NiMSA Games (SCONGA) - Nigerian Medical Students' Association (NiMSA)
Other Committees & Boards
- Secretary, Executive Advisory Board - Africa Public Health Student Network Initiative (AfricaPHSN)
Memberships in Associations / Societies
- Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
- Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
Academic Appointments
- Clinical Instructor, Pathophysiology, School of Medicine - St. George’s University (SGU)
Journal Articles
- Lawal, A., Akande, M., Al-mansur, S., Shittu, R., Akin-Adewale, R., Tijani, Y., Ashinze, P., Olaniyi, A., Ahmed, A., Olajide, O., & Bello, H. (2025). “The evolution and impact of laparoscopic surgery in Africa: The Nigeria Perspective”. Medical Journal of Zambia, 52(1), 77-86. https://doi.org/10.55320/mjz.52.1.590 https://mjz.co.zm/index.php/mjz/article/view/590
- Oladele, R., Ojo, E., Okoduwa, G.E., Olajide, O.A., et al. "Utilization of Antenatal Care by Young Mothers in Nigeria" – Discover Public Health. 21, 206 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-024-00335-2
- Isaac Iyinoluwa Olufadewa, Ruth Ifeoluwa Oladele, Oluwatayo Ayobami Olajide, et al. "Emergence of a More Virulent Clade of Mpox in Africa" – Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health (2024) Volume 3, 100134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.glmedi.2024.100134
Dissertations
- Olajide, Oluwatayo Ayobami, Erinfolami, Habiba Olarinre, Ismail, Obansa Nimah, Abdussalam, Widad Ahmad. "Knowledge, Access, and Utilization of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets among Pregnant Women in Ogundele Community, Ilorin-West LGA, Kwara State." – Being a research dissertation submitted to the Department of Community Health, University of Ilorin, Nigeria (2023)
fun Fact
I’m a chill guy who enjoys swimming, playing tennis, and watching football. I particularly love Arsenal FC.