Jacob Oguntimehin: Leadership, Networks, and Widening Participation

Jacob Oguntimehin is an emergency medicine doctor and former Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) scholar. Jacob discusses his passion for equitable and efficient health systems, his journey into health policy and widening participation, and the significant impact of his social enterprise, The Aspiring Medic Support (TAMs). He recounts his initial ambition, the pivotal experience of his intercalated degree and his time with The HLA, which were instrumental in developing his leadership skills and expanding his network. Jacob shares the growth and achievements of TAMs in supporting aspiring medical students from underrepresented backgrounds and offers insights into the importance of strong leadership, networking, and staying connected to the core mission of an organisation. His experiences highlight a career dedicated to systemic improvement in healthcare and social mobility within the medical profession.

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