| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) | College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka | 1995 |
| MPH (Master of Public Health) | Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University | 2011 |
| Pediatrics Residency | Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center / NYU, Brooklyn, NY | 2008 |
| Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship | University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD | 2015 |
| Credential | Description |
|---|---|
| American Board of Pediatrics | Board-certified in Pediatrics |
| FCCM | Fellow, American College of Critical Care Medicine — recognizing expertise in critical care |
| CPE | Certified Physician Executive — certification in medical leadership and administration |
| Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow | Recognized by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program for contributions to global health |
| Role | Institution |
|---|---|
| Pediatric Intensivist | Nemours Children's Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware |
| Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics | Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson University, Philadelphia |
| Visiting Scholar | Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu |
Dr. Nwankwor has contributed to peer-reviewed medical research, including work on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and critical care practices. His academic focus spans pediatric critical care medicine, global child health systems, and capacity building in resource-constrained settings.
He is widely regarded as a gifted teacher and enthusiastic scholar, with multiple faculty teaching awards from his academic appointments.
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