Ije Akunyili made history as the first African-American woman to serve as Chief Medical Officer of Jersey City Medical Center.
“We are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to serving Hudson County residents and continuing to provide safe, innovative, efficient and equitable care,” said Akunyili. “It is a true privilege to lead the clinical work at Jersey City Medical Center and create sustainable health outcomes for our community.
She is the daughter of Dora Akuniri, the former director of the Nigerian National Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC).
Prior to his new election as chief medical officer, he was chief of emergency medicine at Waterbury Hospital, a Level II trauma teaching hospital, according to the press release.
She graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania and attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Akunyili then completed her emergency medical training at her McGovern Medical School in UTHealth Houston.
“Dr. Akunyili has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and as Chief Medical Officer, I look forward to providing a world-class experience for all patients at Jersey City Medical Center.” Principal Michael Priltsky said:
He also holds an MPA in International Development from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
She also won the 2019 Medical Director of the Year Award for her impressive turnaround in the Emergency Department at Waterbury Hospital.
Akunyili and her husband are parents of two teenage children.
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