May Student of the Month: Ogechukwu Obi, OMS-III

ACOI recognizes osteopathic medical students who are outstanding members of their medical schools and communities with the Student of the Month Recognition Program.

Please join us in congratulating the May winner: Ogechukwu Samuel Obi, OMS-III, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Student Doctor Obi was nominated because he embodies the core values of osteopathic medicine through his commitment to holistic patient care, lifelong learning, and a passion for internal medicine. His dedication to treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—is evident in both his academic pursuits and patient interactions.

His dedication to service, leadership, and research exemplifies the highest standards of excellence in the medical profession. Ogechukwu Obi has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to serving underprivileged communities both locally and globally. His volunteer efforts include providing virtual mathematics tutoring to at-risk youth and foster children, ensuring they receive the academic support they need. Additionally, he has contributed to blood donor awareness campaigns in Nigeria, helping to increase life-saving donations. His passion for healthcare outreach extends to free medical service programs in Nigeria, where he actively participated in providing medical care to underserved populations. In the United States, he volunteered at the City of Laredo Health Department in Texas, where he gained experience in various departments, including bioterrorism, environmental health, and microbiology. 

He has also been actively involved in Rock Steady Boxing, supporting Parkinson’s disease patients through boxing classes designed to reduce symptom severity. Further demonstrating his commitment to public health, he has volunteered with Heart Screen New York and the National Youth Heart Screening Initiative, helping to detect early signs of cardiac conditions in young individuals. Additionally, he was a member of an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign in Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of prevention, early detection, and treatment. 

Beyond his community service, Ogechukwu Obi holds significant leadership positions. He currently serves as the Head of the Delegate Reference Committee for the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), where he plays a pivotal role in shaping policy and advocating for medical students nationwide. Ogechukwu Obi has achieved remarkable success in medical research, with multiple abstracts and presentations at national and international conferences. Beyond all of this, he is kind and brings his whole effort into everything he does.

Meet Ogechukwu Obi

What is your hometown?
Agu-ukwu Nri, Anambra State, Nigeria

What is your education?

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, anticipated May 2026.
• Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, July 2022.
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, October 2010
• BSc in Applied Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria, November 2002.

What are your hobbies?

• Game nights with family/friends (card games).
• Watching comedy and action movies.
• Listening to classical and gospel music.
• Bowling game and watching American football.
• Traveling (international and domestic).
• Doing clinical research
• Cooking

What are three things people may not know about you?

1. Actively involved in multiple medical research projects and conference presentations.
2. Experience in hematology, microbiology, environmental health, and bioterrorism laboratory work.
3. Has won several awards, including the National SOMA Research Spotlight Award, the American Society of Hematologists Visitors Training Program Award (where I received training on blood clot disorders and their management under Dr. Adam Cuker at the Hematology Department of PENN Medicine, Pennsylvania) and most recently, the American College of Osteopathic Internists Student of the Month Award (May)

How has ACOI helped you in your education so far?
As a student member of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), I have access to valuable networking opportunities, research exposure, and professional development resources.

Do you have an idea of what specialty you would like to go into?
I have a strong interest in cardiology but remain open to exploring other specialties within internal medicine.