Dr. Ufomata's clinical interests are in gender affirmation, women's health, healthcare for populations made marginalized, and primary care. Her educational interests are in LGBTQIA+ health, justice and equity in medical education, and communication and clinical skills training, both in curricular development as well as faculty development. Her research interest is int he field of medical education, with a focus on equity in medical education and curriculum development and evaluation in the areas of LGBTQIA+ health, cross cultural communication, and mentorship of trainees and faculty who are underrepresented in medicine.
- BS, Biology, University of Kentucky, 2008
- BS, Psychology, University of Kentucky, 2008
- MD, University of Kentucky, 2012
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2015
- Academic Clinician Educator Scholar Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, 2017
- MS, University of Pittsburgh, 2017
Education & Training
Ufomata E, Eckstrand KL, Hasley P, Jeong K, Rubio D, Spagnoletti C. Comprehensive internal medicine residency curriculum on primary care of patients who identify as LGBT. LGBT Health. 2018; 5(6):375-380.
Essien UR, Ufomata EO. Adapting to a new normal: Antiracism as a core public health principle. PLoS Glob Public Health. 2021; 1(10):e0000037.
Ufomata E, Merriam S, Puri A, et al. A policy statement of the Society of General Internal Medicine on tackling racism in medical education: Reflections on the past and a call to action for the future. JGIM. 2021; 36(4):1077-1081.
- Member, American College of Physicians, 2015-present
- 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health, National Minority Quality Forum
- Golden Apple Award, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Leonard Tow Faculty Award for Humanism in Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Rising Star Award, Gateway Medical Society
- Chief's Distinction Award for Clinical Practice
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Unified Leadership Training in Diversity Award, Society of General Internal Medicine
- Outstanding Early Career Educator Award, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
