Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺

The shoe fits 👠. Chief Scientific Officer @OchsnerHealth, Adjunct Professor @UTSWMedCenter, in my Nola era. Posts = me.

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

🎓 It’s September 1st 🎓

🌟To our knowledge, today I became the ONLY female African-American Full #Professor of #Physiatry (#PMR) & #Neurology in the #UnitedStates🌟

Thankful. Grateful. Hopeful.

#WomenInMedicine

[Talya Fleming, MD @TalyaFlemingMD]

Standing Room Only at the #ISC2026 with Dr. Nneka Ifejika @stilettoscience about the power of art and music in #Stroke #StrokeRecovery #StrokeRehabilitation and #Physiatry #Neurology #Neuroplasticity. Let’s bring this to @jfkjohnson_pmr @HMHNewJersey

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

A productive fall Board of Governors & Future Leaders meeting.
Many 🙏🏽 to @AAPMR - let’s continue to advocate for greater representation of our field in the house of #Medicine.

[AAPM&R News @AAPMR]

A sneak peek inside our Board of Governors & Future Leaders meeting! Thank you to those attending for working towards advancing the specialty!

#physiatry #pmr

[AHA Science @AHAScience]

This policy statement summarizes the important need for the provision of quality stroke rehabilitation in the US to prevent complications, facilitate recovery and limit disability from stroke.

[American Heart Advocacy @AmHeartAdvocacy]

“The quality of one’s recovery from stroke should not depend on their ZIP code, insurance status or the cultural competency of their health care providers.”

A new policy statement highlights gaps in access to stroke rehab & measures to improve outcomes. https://t.co/q9cyV0JLAr

[AAPM&R News @AAPMR]

Recently, our spring Board of Governors meeting took place in beautiful Santa Fe, NM! This dedicated group of volunteer leaders gathered to collaborate, plan, and drive the vision of AAPM&R forward.

Together, we’re working to lead the advancement of physiatry's impact throughout healthcare—strengthening our voice and supporting our members. #AAPMR #Physiatry

[AAPM&R News @AAPMR]

The AAPM&R Board of Governors fall board meeting is happening right now! Grateful for the members of the Board who work to advance our specialty and support our members. #physiatry #pmr

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

Thursday night in the Quarter ⚜️
#WWOZ Groove Gala

[City of Henderson @cityofhenderson]

Meet Roman, a true animal hero! 🎉 For 7 years in a row, this amazing 14-year-old has hosted birthday fundraisers to help our furry friends at Henderson Animal Care and Control Facility! Join us in thanking and wishing him a happy birthday!

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

Outside 🇬🇧🇬🇷 🇫🇷

[Erica Jones, MD, MPH, FAHA @EricaJones_MD]

Our latest pub on the effect of climate change on stroke care and recovery is out now! 🧠🌦️🌀 @stilettoscience @UTSWBrain @UTSW_PMR @PMRJournal #stroke #climatechange

https://t.co/cimUzU2XJU

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

Music Therapy #vibes with @AAPMR PHiT President Dr. Alpha Anders 🕺🏾🎶
#JazzFest

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

From Assistant Professor to now….there were an abundance of opportunities to make a difference.
Excited to see what’s next.
@AAPMR
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[AAPM&R News @AAPMR]

Together, our volunteer members are making a difference in PM&R’s bright future and advancing the specialty in so many ways. From peers to leaders, you have made a positive impact!

Check out the latest issue of The Physiatrist to see more: https://t.co/ZiSdaIVJqK

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

@NnrcUtsw ➕@UTSW_PMR
#eclipse2024

[NNRC_UTSW @NnrcUtsw]

#neuronurses #neuroscience #utswnurses #neurotwitter #MedTwitter @DaiWaiOlson
The NNRC team Watching Total Solar Eclipse 2024

[NNRC_UTSW @NnrcUtsw]

#neuronurses #neuroscience #utswnurses #neurotwitter #MedTwitter @DaiWaiOlson
The NNRC team Watching Total Solar Eclipse 2024

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

Enjoying #Asheville after a productive day at the annual Board of Governors meeting.

⭐️Demonstrating⭐️ value, education, clinical support & strong advocacy for @AAPMR members - past (renew!), present & future.

[AAPM&R News @AAPMR]

This year's Board of Governors meeting is underway! They continue their focus on supporting every individual physiatrist and supporting the entire specialty.

Thank you to the wonderful leaders in attendance!

#physiatry

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

@TalyaFlemingMD @AANmember Thanks so much Talya 💗

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

@ambarrett @AANmember @ShengLiMDPhD @BIDMChealth @UTSWBrain @UTSWNeurology @UTSW_PMR @UTHPMR @BIDMCNeuroRes @Duke_Neurology Thanks for your continued support!

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

Thanks @AANmember for inviting us to present the #Neurorehabilitation Update Symposium at #AANAM.

Much respect to my dedicated colleagues:
@ShengLiMDPhD, Dr. Wayne Feng, (newly inducted #FAAN) & Dr. Sandeep Kumar, who spoke & immediately ✈️ for #stroke call @BIDMChealth 🚑🧠.

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

@wbockenek @carolinasrehab1 @UNC_SOM @vishrajmd @UTHPMR @BCMPMRRes @AAPhysiatrists @AAPMR @UTSWBrain @UTSW_PMR @AAPhysiatry_RFC @WomenInMedicine @PmrScholars @AtriumHealth Thanks for having me!

[Nneka Ifejika MD MPH 📍🗺 @stilettoscience]

From a @UNC_SOM MS4 on Sub-I to the Visiting Grand Rounds Professorship at Carolinas Rehabilitation (@carolinasrehab1) - had a full circle moment today ⭕️

Thank u @wbockenek, @vishrajmd & the brilliant PM&R residents & faculty in #Charlotte 👑