Faculty

Yemi Sokumbi, M.D.

Location

Jacksonville, Florida | Rochester, Minnesota

Contact

Sokumbi.Olayemi@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

The dermatologic clinical and research interests of Olayemi (Yemi) Sokumbi, M.D., include health care disparities in dermatology, clinical-pathologic correlation of complex inflammatory skin disorders and quality improvement in dermatopathology. Dr. Sokumbi also studies hidradenitis suppurativa and cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders. Additionally, she uses artificial intelligence to develop and assess deep neural network algorithms. This work drives advances in diagnosis and image classification in dermatology and dermatopathology.

Focus areas

  • Dermatopathology
  • Complex medical dermatology
  • Hidradenitis suppurativa
  • Hospital dermatology
  • Skin of color
  • Innovation in dermatology
  • Blistering diseases
  • Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Significance to patient care

Dr. Sokumbi's clinical research strives to improve diagnosis of complex, challenging and rare dermatologic conditions. Her work to describe and develop new treatment approaches, innovative diagnostic solutions and novel image classification techniques can help dermatologists provide better patient care by diagnosing diseases earlier and treating them more effectively. Dr. Sokumbi also aims to identify and address disparities in the diagnosis and management of dermatologic diseases.

Professional highlights

  • Associate medical director, Department of Business Development, Mayo Clinic in Florida.
  • Member, American Academy of Dermatology, Leadership Development Steering Committee, 2022-2025.
  • Dean's Diversity and Inclusion Award, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, 2022.
  • Keynote speaker, Mayo Clinic Young Investigators Research Symposium, 2022.
  • Match Day Speaker, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Jacksonville campus, 2022.
  • Department of Dermatology Richard K. Winkelmann Excellence in Research Award, Mayo Clinic, 2013.
  • Department of Dermatology Paul A. O'Leary Excellence in Patient Care, Education, and Research Award, Mayo Clinic, 2013.
  • Oral Presentation First Place "World Cup," International Society of Dermatopathology, 2012.
  • Department of Dermatology, Roy S. Rogers Excellence in Patient Care Award, Mayo Clinic, 2012.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Associate Medical Director, Department of Business Development
  2. Consultant, Department of Dermatology

Joint Appointment

  1. Consultant, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

Academic Rank

  1. Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  2. Professor of Dermatology

EDUCATION

  1. Fellowship - Dermatopathology Fellow UT Southwestern Medical Center
  2. Chief Resident - Dermatology, Chief Resident Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
  3. Residency - Dermatology Residency Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
  4. Resident Advanced Clinical Dermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. Internship - Department of Internal Medicine Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
  6. Resident Preliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. MD Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. BS - BS Summa cum laude, Biomedical Sciences St. Cloud State University
  9. BS - Beginning of BS studies; finished at St. Cloud State University Southwest Minnesota State University

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