Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD

Gastroenterologist @uabmedicine, GI trained @ClevelandClinic, IM trained @UPMC, Interested in #GI and Under-served Populations/#GlobalHealth , traveler at heart

[Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD @GI_Ajayi]

This was such a great event!

[ACG @AmCollegeGastro]

ACG members from the DEI and APP Committees, military members, the 2024 Summer Scholar & Past President Dr. Larry Schiller visited Central High School in Philadelphia to educate students about pursuing careers in medicine & specializing in GI. #FutureofGI #DiversityinGI #ACG2024

[Arjun Chatterjee @Chatterjee_MD]

Advanced serologic testing in #IBS management often doesn't❌ adhere to guidelines. #RomeIV criteria ⬇️ unnecessary tests

Full📜 https://t.co/K3H258H4x4

@cymbalmDO @medpedshosp @GI_Ajayi @CCF_GIFellows @CCF_IMCHIEFS @MichelleKimMD @MRegueiroMD @JPAchkarMD @Ari_G_MD @IBD_FloMD

[Sujan Ravi @sujan_ravi]

Another exciting fellowship match day for UAB GI & Hepatology. Welcome to the new class of 2025!!! @UABDeptMed

[Sophie Balzora, MD, FACG @SophieBalzoraMD]

@AmCollegeGastro Committees are where so much of the magic happens! 💫

Proud to have served as Chair of the ACG DEI Cmte for 4 years. This dedicated committee has done some truly amazing things w/the support of leadership to advance our field. It was an invaluable experience!🙏🏾

[Bhavana Bhagya Rao @BhavanaBRaoMD]

The other joy of attending GI meetings is these reunions. Here is one with my @ClevelandClinic family and extra special to have both Dr Achkars in the frame! @JPAchkarMD @GMankaney @AfrinKamalMD @GI_Ajayi @ScottGabbardMD #ACG2024

[Mohammad Bilal, MD @BilalMohammadMD]

The @AmCollegeGastro Mentorship & Teaching Award goes to none other than Master Educator @JPAchkarMD 🎉🎉

#ACG2024

[Clive Miranda, DO, MSc @clivejmiranda]

9/ Global Perspectives in GI & Hep 🗺️

🔹brought to you by the International Relations Committee
🔹open to all, no registration needed
🔹breakfast will be served 🍳

[Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD @GI_Ajayi]

So excited to hear about this! As a mom of two who does not want to miss out on important conferences, this is a big win!

[Jami Kinnucan, MD, FACG, AGAF, FCCF @ibdgijami]

📣 Calling all parents in GI attending @AmCollegeGastro #ACG2024 this year!

Did you know that there is now childcare options?!?

👏This is made possible under + the direction of the Women’s Committee @KDeFelice_IBD and so many other amazing #womeninGI

https://t.co/PLWFkTyE79

[Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD @GI_Ajayi]

So excited and humbled for this opportunity!

[ACG @AmCollegeGastro]

Join ACG for the next Virtual Grand Rounds—
We Can Do Better: Laying the Foundation for Understanding Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health by Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD

Thursday, May 9 at Noon & 8pm ET
➡️ https://t.co/77rafzGUvt

@GI_Ajayi @DrR_Williams

[Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD @GI_Ajayi]

It was a great day! We had the honor of having @VictorChedidMD as the @AmCollegeGastro Edgar Achkar Visiting Scholar in Equity, Diversity and Ethical Care. @rmulkimd @SanchezLunaMD @sujan_ravi

[Fola May, MD PhD @drfolamay]

Register to join us on Wednesday March 13th!

[Fola May, MD PhD @drfolamay]

📢New #CRC publication
➡️Distal cancers greater in White people; proximal cancers greater in Black people.
➡️But screening similarly effective for both groups.
➡️Black–White incidence differences driven by screening disparities but not risk differences.
https://t.co/VWjSn8tICB

[ABGH @blackingastro]

Gratitude and thanks for everyone who joined us at The B.I.G. Event Vancouver! ✨ It was an evening filled with meaningful connections and networking that warmed our hearts. #thebigEventVancouver #blackingastro #ACG2023

[UAB Department of Medicine @UABDeptMed]

👏 Earlier this month, a phenomenal community of health equity advocates engaged nearly 40 DOM fellows in a discussion highlighting the approval process, affordability challenges, and resources available to provide access to life-saving prescriptions to underserved patients.

[Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD @GI_Ajayi]

Big congratulations to Dr Morgan!!

[ACG @AmCollegeGastro]

For his work as a global researcher, addressing cancer epidemiology and prevention in Latin America and the US, Douglas R. Morgan, MD, MPH, FACG, receives the 2023 ACG International Service Award.

Congratulations, Dr. Morgan!

#ACG2023 #globalGI

[Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD @GI_Ajayi]

Looking forward to this! So thankful for this opportunity :)

[ABGH @blackingastro]

Dr. Patricia Ajayi-Fox (@GI_Ajayi), ABGH Member & Asst Professor at University of Alabama Birmingham, will be presenting:

"Laying the Foundation for Understanding #HealthDisparities and Social Determinants of Health" on Monday at 7AM at #ACG2023.

TY for the work you do! 🌟

[Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD @GI_Ajayi]

https://t.co/ot5sOU7Nfc

To all my friends in Birmingham, come join tonight at this event to continue to share awareness of colon cancer screenings!

[ACG @AmCollegeGastro]

March is #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth!

Talk to your doctor about #ColorectalCancerScreening

Screening can find & remove precancerous colon #polyps before they become colorectal cancer

Average-risk adults start screening at age 45
#45isTheNew50

https://t.co/cWKFg6RfkH

[Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD @GI_Ajayi]

I was just telling my fellows this, how female GIs get many female colons and have to learn to navigate all sorts of twists and turns. That's great it's getting recognition!

[Aline Charabaty, MD, FACG, AGAF @DCharabaty]

2/ #EWHGI22 @NCosgroveMD #GI Endoscopy & Women & #WomenInGI

⚠️Women colonoscopies are often harder & take longer

✅Reasons why👇🏽

✅ Tips👇🏽: peds scope, Tilt down positioning, anesthesia considerations

[Sarah Khan, MD @SarahKhan9894]

So grateful to be able to learn from this team and present our work!🌟 @GI_Ajayi @MoAlkhayyat @KatieFalloonMD @Mo_Abousaleh @CCF_IMCHIEFS