Dr. Odiraa C. Nwankwor is a highly distinguished Pediatric Intensivist currently serving at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. He also holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson University, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
With over 25 years of clinical and leadership experience, Dr. Nwankwor has dedicated his career to caring for critically ill and injured children, advancing medical education, and building healthcare capacity in resource-constrained environments — particularly in Nigeria.
Graduated from the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital.
Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center / New York University program, Brooklyn, New York.
Master of Public Health from the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland.
University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.
| Credential | Details |
|---|---|
| Board Certification | American Board of Pediatrics |
| Fellowship | Fellow, American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM) |
| Certification | Certified Physician Executive (CPE) |
| Fellowship Program | Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program |
| Academic Role | Clinical Associate Professor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson University |
| Visiting Scholar | Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu |
Dr. Nwankwor has founded or co-founded several organizations dedicated to improving child health globally:
An organization focused on capacity building and strengthening health systems for critically ill children in resource-constrained environments.
An initiative to establish pediatric intensive care units in Nigeria, creating sustainable infrastructure for critical pediatric care.
Working to create "medical homes" for critically ill children in environments with limited resources, ensuring comprehensive and sustained care.
Dr. Nwankwor's deep ties to the Orumba region and Anambra State are reflected in his ongoing work at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital in Enugu and his initiatives to strengthen healthcare delivery in southeastern Nigeria. His decision to seek public office is rooted in a desire to bring the same dedication, expertise, and results-oriented approach that defined his medical career to legislative service for the people of Orumba North and South.
Detailed academic, professional, and leadership qualifications.
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