Dr. Osagie O.

Dr. Obanor began his higher education journey at Duke University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a focus on biochemistry. During college, he was recognized on the Dean’s List at Trinity College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Obanor went on to receive his MD from Meharry Medical College, earning the Chauncey O. Daugherty, M.D. Award and the Timothy Simon/Timothy Sherwood Shaw NBC Inc. Scholarship. 

Currently, Dr. Obanor is a staff psychiatrist at the Department of Veterans Affairs, with clinical academic affiliations at the University of California, Riverside, the University of California,  Irvine, and Charles R. Drew University. His professional interests span behavioral economics, social philosophy, trauma, cultural competency, substance use, social determinants of health, and outreach to at-risk communities. Dr. Obanor’s commitment to equitable mental health care is rooted in his training experiences with underserved and marginalized populations. He has authored research on topics such as narcissism in medical training, with his work featured in Fortune Journals.

As a coach, Dr. Obanor leverages his personal journey as an underrepresented minority in medicine to guide students through the complexities of the admissions process. He excels at crafting individualized admissions strategies that highlight each applicant’s passions and experiences, using a flexible and holistic approach. With years of coaching experience, he has helped students gain acceptance to institutions such as Meharry Medical College, Wake Forest University, Duke University, UNC, Ohio State University, and others. 

Dr. Obanor is adept at working with students from a multitude of backgrounds. He takes pride in identifying key strengths and weaknesses to create a personalized plan that governs the overall approach to the application process. Dr. Obanor is eager to partner with students from all walks of life to enlighten their personal journey in medicine and subsequently achieve their career goals.