PROFILE of: DR.DR. OBIOHA KINGSLEY CHUKWU EPISTEME
About Dr.Dr. Obioha Kingsley Chukwu Episteme
MB;BS, PGDE, MPH, MPA, M.Ed, MSc, FIIA, FWACS, FMCOG, FICS, Cert-MAS, FCG, F-IVF/ART, PhD ...
Currently, he is an Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in The University of America; USA & Netherlands. A consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, The Ag Chief Medical Director, University of Nigeria Medical Centres, A part-time lecturer at UNTH School of Nursing, A part-time lecturer at UNTH School of Midwifery, A Part-time lecturer/Facilitator & Project Supervisor in the department of Public Health, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), The founder of Gods Own Hospital & Assisted Reproduction Centre, Enugu Nigeria. His Areas of Specialties includes; ~Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ~ Public Health, ~ Cosmetic/Aesthetic Gynaecological Surgery & Sexology, ~ IVF/Assisted Reproductive Technology, ~ Endoscopic Surgeries ~ Guidance & Counselling, ~ Public Administration, ~ Science Education etc. He has written many Books and Pubilished So many Research Articles too numerous to mention. He has held so many political and social positions too numerous to mention. He has also received so many academic and social awards too numerous to mention. This realist and a free thinker is happily married to an elegant lawyer; Dr (Mrs) Jane Onyinyechi Obioha, & God blessed them with 5 children namely; Aristotle, Socrates, Plato, Philos & Sophia. His Hobbies includes; Thanking God, Philosophising, Chatting with Patients, Studying, Reasearching, Meditating, Goal Keeping, Table Tennis and Politicking. His Philosophy in Life is: "Strong belive in the Law of karma". Finally, he sees Medical Practice as a "Religion" via which he serves God and Humanity.Educational Institutions Attended
MB;BS- (Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery). University of Port-Harcourt -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2004 Concentrations: Medicine and Surgery Project: Premarital Sexual Behaviours Amongst Nigerian Adolescents in Port-Hacourt City Local Government Area, Rivers State of Nigeria. Project Supervisors: Prof. B.N. Moore, Nigeria.
AFMCOG-(Associate Fellow Medical College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology). National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. -- -- -- -- -- -- 2006 Concentrations: Basic Medical Sciences. Advisor: Dr Prince Okoronkwo
MWACS-(Member, West African College of Surgeons). West African Postgraduate Medical College. -- -- -- -- 2010 Concentrations: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Advisors: Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel O. Ugwu, Nigeria.
MMCOG-(Member, Medical College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology). National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2011 Concentrations: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Long commentaries: (1) A five year survey of Caesarean delivery at a Nigerian tertiary hospital. (2) Trend of Myomectomy at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Enugu Nigeria. Supervisors: Prof T.C. Okeke, and Asso Prof E.O.V. Ugwu
FIIA-(Fellow of Institute of Industrial Administration). Institute of Industrial Administration of Nigeria -- -- -- -- -- -- 2011 Concentration: Noble Medical Award.
PGDE-(Post-graduate Diploma in Education). National Open University of Nigeria -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2012 Concentrations: Education Dissertation: The Influence of Parental Background on secondary school students choice of career, in Enugu North Local Government Area. Dissertation Supervisors: Prof. Nnabuike Emmanuel
MPH-(Masters in Public Health). University of Nigeria Nsukka -- -- -- -- -- 2014 Concentrations: Community Medicine Thesis: Doctors Attitude Regarding Physicians Assisted Death (Euthanasia) in Nigeria. Thesis Supervisor: Late Prof. P.N. Aniebue.
FWACS-(Fellow, West African College of Surgeons). West African Postgraduate Medical College. -- -- -- -- 2014 Concentrations: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Dissertation: Urinary and Anal Incontinence after childbirth: A cross-sectional longitudinal study on prevalence and determinants among women in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria. Dissertation Supervisors: Prof. Samuel N. Obi, Nigeria. Assoc. Prof. Emmanuel O. Ugwu, Nigeria.
FMCOG-(Fellow, Medical College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology). National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2015 Concentrations: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Dissertation: Acceptability and Outcome of Postpartum Cervical Cytology: Comparing with other Non-pregnant Women Dissertation Supervisors: Prof. B.C. Ozumba, Prof. C.C. Dim, Dr. C.O. Chigbu
MPA-(Masters in Public Administration). National Open University of Nigeria. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2015 Concentrations: Administration Thesis: Management of Industrial Dispute in Institutions of Higher Learning (A case study of Institute of Management and Technology Enugu). Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Ugwuanyi B.I.
M.Ed-(Master of Education). National Open University of Nigeria -- -- -- -- -- 2018 Concentrations: Science Education Thesis: Examination malpractice as a predictor of falling standard of education in secondary schools in Enugu North L. G. A. of Enugu State. Thesis Supervisor: Dr Leo Chukwu
FICS- Fellow International College of Surgeons -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2018 Concentrations: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
MSc-(Master of Science in Human Reproduction and Women’s Health). Institute of Maternal and Child Health, University of Nigeria, Enugu campus. -- 2019 Concentrations: Human Reproduction. Thesis: Assessment of the levels of antioxidant minerals (selenium, copper & zinc), amongst infertile and fertile men in enugu, south-eastern nigeria Thesis Supervisor: Prof Uchenna Ifeanyi Nwagha
FCG-(Fellow of Cosmetic Gynaecology). American Board of Cosmetic Gynecology (ABCG) USA, in collaboration with American Aesthetic Association.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2020 Concentrations: Women beautification Supervisors: Dr Ayman El Attar (USA), Dr Jamila Atannaz (USA)
F-IVF/ART (Fellow of Invitro-Fertilization & Assisted Reproductive Technology). Universitat klinikum Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) Germany-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2020 Concentrations: Assisted Reproduction and in-vitro Fertilization. Supervisors: Prof Lilo Mettler (Germany), Dr Meenu Agarwal (India)
PhD-(Doctor of philosophy in Guidance & Counseling). The University of America, USA.-- -- -- -- -- 2021 Concentrations: Guidance and Counseling Dissertation: Role of Guidance and Counseling in prevention and management of teenage pregnancy amongst adolescent students in Enugu, Nigeria. Thesis Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Daniel Sweeney, USA. Prof. Dr. Shullam, FO; USA. Prof. DDR. Smart Otu, Nigeria, et al.
Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
Hill Top Primary School, Uba Umuaka, Imo State, Nigeria : 1982-1987
St Saviours Secondary School, Umuaka, Imo State, Nigeria : 1988-2003
Ekwe secondary school, Ekwe, Imo State, Nigeria : 1994-1995
University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. : 1997-2004
National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria : 2006-2011
National postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria : 2011-2015
University of Nigeria: 2009- 2014
West Africa College of Surgeons, W/A : 2010 -2014
International College of Surgeons : 2010-2014
National Open University of Nigeria : 2012-2014
National Open University of Nigeria : 2014-2016
National Open University of Nigeria : 2017-2019
University of Nigeria (UNN) : 2017-2019
American Board of Cosmetic Gynecology : 2020
Universitat klinikum Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) Germany : 2020
The University of America : 2019-2021
Professional licenced Certificate Courses
2006
Peer Education Training Course National Youth Service Corps Reproductive Health and HIV/AID Prevention Project (Supported By UNICEF.
2008
Superior Service Delivery Workshop University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu / D.I.P Consulting Limited
2008
Public Health Update Workshop Department of Community Medicine, College Of Medicine University of Nigeria Enugu Campus.
2008
Annual Scientific Conference and AGM Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON).
2009
HIV and Infant Feeding Counseling Havard Pepfar/Apin Plus, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria.
2009
Proper management of labour-2 and Psychiatry at first contact Nigeria Medical Association Enugu State Branch CME series.
2009
Part 1&2 Update/Revision Course in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
2010
Part 1&2 Revision Course in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
2011
Excellence in office Admin and Ethics in Public University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu / AP-ALPHA PARTNERS & NEVAGIO NEDERA & AVAGIO LTD
2011
Public Service Rule University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu / AP-Alpha Partners & Nevagio Nedera & Avagio Ltd
2012
Research Methodology in Medicine Workshop National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
2012
Health Resources Management Course National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
2012
Update Course on Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, West African College of Surgeons.
2012
Manuscript Writing Workshop West African College of Surgeons.
2013
Basic Minimal Access Surgery (Theory, Instrumentation and Hands-on) World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) in Collaboration with Life Institute for Endoscopy.
2014
48th Scientific Conference AGM of Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) Held at Asaba, Nigeria.
2015
Andrology Lab-Protocols in Assisted Reproduction Biercen Solutions Limited: Research and Training Unit.
2015
The 55th Conference of the West African College of Surgeons West African College of Surgeons held at Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
2016
Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Registration and licensing
2016
Annual Scientific Conference European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Held in Helsinki, Finland.
2017
Importance of Nutrition in Learning and Development: Basic Development Assessment Wyeth Nutrition Science Centre Training Workshop in Collaboration with Pediatric Association of Nigeria.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2004-2005
Internship/House-Manship University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla Enugu2006
National Youth Service Corps Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Brinin-Kebbi.2006
Part-time Medical Officer Alfar Clinic & Maternity, Brinin-Kebbi.2007
Residency Training in Anaesthesiology Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH), Orlu, Imo State2011-2014
Annual Leave Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Locum Muniaya Hospital & Maternity, Ogoja, Cross River State.2007-2014
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Residency Programme University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku/Ozalla Enugu2016
Part-time Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Gods Own Hospital & Assisted Reproduction Centre, Enugu.2016
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku/Ozalla Enugu.2018
Facilitator & Project Supervisor in Public Health, National Open University of Nigeria, Enugu & Awgu Study Centers.2015- till date
Visiting Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist University of Nigeria (UNN) Medical Centre, Nsukka.2020- till date
Adjunt Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology The University of America, USA & Netherlands.2021
Adjunt Professor Cosmopolitan International Business SchoolResearch Publications
SCHOLARLY ARTICLE JOURNALS PUBLISHED:
Okeke TC, Okezie OA, Obioha KC, Ikeako LC, Ezenyeaku CC.(2016) Trend of Myomectomy at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Enugu Nigeria; Nigeria Journal of medicine: Journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria 201; (2): 224-227. Ugwu EOV, Obioha K.C.E, Okezie O.A, Ugwu A.O. (2011) A five year survey of Caesarean delivery at a Nigerian tertiary hospital. Annals of Medical & Health Sciences Research; 2011, vol: 1, pp 77-83. Dim C.C, Ugwu E.O, Anyaehie U.B, Obioha KCE. (2014) A comparison of Capillary and Venous Blood Haematocrits of pregnant women in Nigeria. The impact on Diagnosis and prevalence of Anaemia in pregnancy. Biomed Research International; Volume 2014, Article ID 467056, 5 Pages Obioha KCE, Ugwu EO, Obi SN, Dim CC, Oguanuo TC.(2015) Prevalence and Predictors of Urinary/Anal Incontinence after Vagina Delivery: A prospective study of Nigerian Women. Int. Urogynecol J. April 17, 2015. Obioha JO, Obioha KCE, (2016) Negligence on patients by Medical Practitioners. African law journal, First edition vol 1 2016; pp 118-124 Obioha JO, Obioha KCE, (2016) The Influence of Parental Background on secondary school students choice of career, in Enugu South LGA. Nigerian Journal of Management and Development of Education, 2016; vol 1 (2). Obioha KCE, Obioha JO. Rape(2016) Its legal and Medical Implication. African Law Journal, Second Edition Vol 2 2016; Pp 91-97. Amaechina UO, Obioha JO, Obioha KCE. (20190 Gender Equality and women Empowerment: Issues and Challenges. A journal of the faculty of Education University of Port Hacourt, vol.2 issue1,Feb.2019; pp 226-232. Obioha JO, Obioha KCE, Oham MK. Attitude of Secondary School Teachers in Nigeria: Causes and Effects. In: Ozochi C.A., Amaechina U.O., Ozochi C.A.,(2016) (eds.). Corruption and Challenges of Education in Nigeria; Nigerian Journal of Management and Development of Education (NJMDE), ISBN: 978-960-133-2, vol.3 No.1 Nov. Count Global Services, 2016; pp 162-167. Obioha JO, Obioha KCE, Oham MK (2016)Attitude of Secondary School Teachers in Nigeria: Causes and Effects. Nigerian Journal of Management and Development of Education(NJMDE), vol.3 No.1 Nov.2016; pp 162-167. Obioha JO, Amechina UO, Obioha KC. Employment Generation Through Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria: Concepts, Issues and Challenges. Journal of Business and General Education; pp. 270-279. Ugwu GO, Ozumba BC, Iyoke CA, Asogwa AO, Mba SG, Obioha KC. Incidence and outcome of high order multiple pregnancies at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria. Internationa journal of Medicine and Health Development, vol 23; Issue 1, p 213. Nwankwo TO, Obioha KCE, AniebueUU, Obioha JO, Onyeka T, Okereke-Davids C.(2017) Physicians Dispositiontion Active/Passive Euthanasia in Nigeria: A Survey of Doctors in Enugu, Nigeria. J Clin Obstet Gynecol Infertil. 2017; vol 1, 1(2): 1010 Dim CC, Ugwu EOV, Anyaehie UB, Obioha KCE.(2017) Accuracy of capillary Blood for the determination of Pack Cell Volume and Anaemia among Pregnant Women in Enugu, Nigeria. Int J Med Health Dev; vol 22; issue 2; 2017. 68-73. Ozumba BC, Ajah LO, Obi VO, Umeh UA, Enebe JT, Obioha KC.(2018) Pattern and Outcome of Obstetric Admissions into Intensive Care Unit of a Southeast Nigerian Hospital; Indian J Crit Care Med. 2018 Jan; 22(1): 16-19. Amaechina, U. O, Obioha, J. O., Obioha, K. C. (2019). Gender Equality and Women Empowerment: Concepts, Issues and Challenges. Trends in Educational Studies (TRES). 11(1), 226-232. Enebe JT, Dim CC, Ugwu EO, Enebe NO, Meka IA, Obioha KC, Eleje GU, Nwagha UI. Serum antioxidant micronutrient levels in pre-eclamptic pregnant women in Enugu, south-East Nigeria: a comparative cross-sectional analytical study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 20, Article number: 392 92020). Amaechina, U. O, Obioha, J. O., Obioha, K. C. (2020). Alternative Sources of Funding Secondary Education in Enugu Education Zone. African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies (AJEMATES). 1(1), 87-96.CONFERENCES ARTICLE PRESENTATIONS:
Obioha KCE, Dim CC, Ugwu EOV, Chigbu CO, Enebe JT, Ozumba BC(2018). Acceptability and Outcome of Postpartum Cervical Cytology: Comparing with other Non-pregnant Women. An Oral presentation in the International Federation of Gynaecology And Obstetrics (FIGO) 2018 XXII FIGO world Congress at Rio Centro, Brazil, October 14-19, 2018. Ezenkwele EP, Ezegue HU, Ikeme ACC, Oguanuo CT, Ezugwu EC, Obioha KCE, (2012) et al. Natal tooth in an Ibo male Twin: A case Report. Poster presentation at FIGO Congress, 2012, Rome, Italy. Enebe JT, Dim CC, Ugwu EO, Nwagha UI, Meka IA, Obioha KC, Enebe NO, ((2018). Serum Antioxidant Micronutrient Levels in Pre-Eclamptic Women in Nigeria. An Oral presentation in the International Federation of Gynaecology And Obstetrics (FIGO) 2018 XXII FIGO world Congress at Rio Centro, Brazil, October 14-19, 2018.. Ugwu GO, Ozumba BC, Iyoke CA, Asogwa AO, Mba SG, Obioha KCE.(2018) Incidenceand outcome of high order multiple pregnancies at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria. An Oral presentation in the International Federation of Gynaecology And Obstetrics (FIGO) 2018 XXII FIGO world Congress at Rio Centro, Brazil, October 14-19, 2018. Obioha KCE, Nwagha UI, Ajah LO, Enebe JT. Assessment of the levels os some antioxidant minerals (Selenium, Copper, & Zinc) amongst infertile and fertile men in Enugu, South-eastern Nigeria. An Oral presentation at the 10th International scientific conference and 53rd annual general meeting of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON); 3rd– 6th December, 2019; TJOG 36 (Suppl. 1) 2019; ISSN 01895117. Obioha KCE, Ajah LO, Nwankwo TO, Enebe JT.(2019) Attitude of Nurses regarding acceptance and practice of Euthanasia at the University of Nigerian Teaching Hospital, Enugu South-east Nigeria. A presentation at the 10th International scientific conference and 53rd annual general meeting of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON); 3rd– 6th December, 2019; TJOG 36 (Suppl. 1) 2019; ISSN 01895117. Obioha JO, Obioha KC, Uche Obumneme A. (2021) Use of E- Learning facilities and Academic performance of students in Higher Institutions in Enugu State, Nigeria. A presentation at the 1st Annual International Conference, University of Nigeria Nsukka; 5th-7th July, 2021. Book of Abstract, pp 28. Obioha KC. (2021) Prevalence and Predictors of Urinary/Anal Incontinence After Vaginal Delivery: Prospective Study of Nigerian Women. An oral presentation at the 19th NADUHS/35th CODHESNU Scientific conference/ Annual General Meeting, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka; 17th-21st August, 2021. Obioha JO, Obioha KC. (2021) COVID-19: Effects on Education and Politics of Palliatives. 4th Chinua Achebe International Conference, Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka in collaboration with Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC). Pp198BOOKS:
Ugwu GO, Obioha KCE; Uterine Leiomyoma. In: Umeora O.U.J., Egbuji C.C., Onyebuchi A.K., and Ezeonu P.O.(2017) (eds.). OUR TEACHERS, a comprehensive textbook of OBSTETRIC & GYNAECOLOGY; 1st edition, St Benedict Printing & Publishing, Nigeria. Obioha JO, Obioha KCE, Oham MK. Attitude of Secondary School Teachers in Nigeria: Causes and Effects. In: Ozochi C.A., Amaechina U.O., Ozochi C.A.,(2016) (eds.). Corruption and Challenges of Education in Nigeria; Nigerian Journal of Management and Development of Education (NJMDE), ISBN: 978-960-133-2, vol.3 No.1 Nov. Count Global Services, 2016; pp 162-167. Obioha, K.C.E (2010); Obstetrics and Gynaecology Cases and Commentaries submitted for fellowship of Medical College of Obsterics and Gynaecology part-1 examination. Obioha, K.C.E (2014); Obstetrics and Gynaecology Case Records and Commentaries submitted for fellowship of West African College of Surgeons, part-2 (final) examination.PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION or MEMBERSHIP
European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), EUROPE
American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). USA
American Aesthetic Association (AAA). USA
West African College of Surgeons (WACS)
Institute of Industrial Administration of Nigeria (IIAN)
National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN)
International Federation of Gynaecology & Obstetrics (FIGO) Nigeria
Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)
Society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of Nigeria (SOGON).
Association of Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgeons (AGES), Nigeria
Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.
Rotary Club International Emene Enugu District 9140.
Editorial board Member, Nigerian Journal of Medicine,