Eloho Ufomata, MD, MS

Dr. Eloho Ufomata is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine.  She earned her B.S. in Biology, her B.S. in Psychology, and her M.D. at the University of Kentucky.  Dr. Ufomata completed her internal medicine residency and a fellowship in General Internal Medicine as an Academic Clinician Educator Scholar at UPMC.  Lastly, she received her master's degree in medical education from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She also serves as a Clinical Skills Preceptor Co-Lead and an Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement Faculty Lead. 

As the Assistant Dean for Medical Education, she oversees curriculum development, delivery, and management on health equity, social justice and community engagement and advocacy across our program. She works closely with other OMED Deans and UPSOM Offices, as well as course/clerkship directors, to ensure that our curriculum is representative, inclusive, and just.

An active clinician, Dr. Ufomata is a general internist who has a special interest in Gender Affirming Care for transgender and gender diverse individuals, Women’s Health, and care for the underserved.  On a local and national level, she is known for expertise in medical education on antiracism, LGBTQ+ health, bias, and communication skills. She has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, the Golden Apple Award, and the Social Justice Educator of Year Award.