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Yetunde Mercy Olumide

b. 1943

Nigerian physician and university professor

Physician University teacher Academic
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About Yetunde Mercy Olumide

Born 1943. Yetunde Mercy Olumide is a Nigerian physician, university teacher and academic.

Yetunde Mercy Olumide (born September 21, 1943, in Jos, Plateau State) is the first female Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Mercy is also a Dermatologist, and consultant physician and a Venereologist, educator.

Career Mercy was the former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lagos. She was awarded the title of emeritus professor by the University of Lagos in 2013.

Books

Textbook of Skin Disease and Sexually Transmitted Infections The Vanishing Black African Woman: Volume One The Vanishing Black African Woman: Volume Two

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Important facts

Born
21 September 1943, Plateau State
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Physician, university teacher, academic
Nationality
Nigeria
Education
University of Ibadan
Positions held
Professor emeritus
Employers
University of Lagos
Awards
Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yetunde Mercy Olumide?

Nigerian physician and university professor

When was Yetunde Mercy Olumide born?

Yetunde Mercy Olumide was born on 21 September 1943 in Plateau State.

What is Yetunde Mercy Olumide's occupation?

Yetunde Mercy Olumide is a physician, university teacher and academic.

What nationality is Yetunde Mercy Olumide?

Yetunde Mercy Olumide is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yetunde Mercy Olumide

· Wikidata: Q75303536

· DBpedia: Yetunde Mercy Olumide

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