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Head of Department - Prof. Joseph A. Olamijulo
Professor Joseph Ayodeji Olamijulo is a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos. He is involved in research, the training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students/ doctors, research and provision of clinical care in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at tertiary level.
Professor Olamijulo had his undergraduate training at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos and graduated in 1984. He underwent residency Training at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (1989-1995). He proceeded to the UK as a British Council Scholar in 1994. He won the SOGON/ Majekodunmi Prize for the best candidate in the Final Fellowship examinations of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in 1997.
Professor Olamijulo had Advanced Specialist Training in some of the best hospitals in the UK including the Ninewells Hospital, Dundee Scotland, Leicester General Hospital Leicester, St Mary’s Hospital Manchester and Queen’s Medical Centre Nottingham. He completed the UK specialist training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in 2001 and was appointed as a full-time consultant in the NHS in 2002. He was given Level 2 Clinical Excellence Award by the UK NHS in 2005. He returned to the College of Medicine, University of Lagos in 2006 as a lecturer in 2006. He was appointed as an Honorary Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos Nigeria in 2007.
Professor Joseph Olamijulo has the following subspecialist certifications: RCOG/ RCR Joint Diploma in Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound scanning, BSCCP accreditation in colposcopy, Level II RCOG certificate in Laparoscopic Surgery, Certificate in Urodynamics awarded by the Bristol Urological Institute, RCOG Special Module Certificate in Gynecological Ultrasound, RCOG Diploma in Family Planning and Certificate of Training in Assisted Reproductive Technology. His special interests are Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility, Gynaecological Endoscopy, Obstetric and Gynaecological Imaging, Urogynaecological and vaginal surgery. His current research areas include infertility, polycystic ovary, family planning, and maternal mortality.
Professor Olamijulo is also a Fellow of the following organizations:
- Fellow, West African College of Surgeons
- Fellow, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
- Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- Member, British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy
- Member, European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy
- Member, Association of Fertility and Reproductive Health (AFRH)
- Member, Androgen and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Society (AEPCOS)
Professor Olamijulo is a Christian, happily married and with children.
Prof. Joseph A. Olamijulo
Head of Department (HOD)
Our Vision
To be a top class department for the pursuit of excellence in knowledge and character development and to eradicate maternal mortality among women in Obstetrics and Gynaecology through teaching, research and clinical practice
Our Mission
To provide a conducive environment for teaching, learning, research and development, where staff and students will interact and compete effectively with other counterparts globally and to ensure best reproductive health and pregnant care for our women with excellent research and medical programs with high quality and evidence based clinical care.
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Research Publications
Good clinical practice advice for the management of pregnant women with of women with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 in Nigeria.
Okunade S, Makwe C, Akinajo OR, Owie E, Ohazurike E, Babah OA, Okunowo AA, Omisakin SI, Oluwole A, Olamijulo JA, Adegbola O, Anorlu RI, Afolabi BB. Good clinical practice advice for the management of pregnant women with of women with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 in Nigeria. Int J Gynecol Obstet 2020: 1-7.
Trends and causes of maternal death at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
Olamijulo JA, Olorunfemi G, Okunola H. Trends and causes of maternal death at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria (2007-2019). BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022;36
Join point trends of instrumental vaginal deliveries and caesarean sections at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
Olamijulo JA, Aliyu Z, Olorunfemi G, Adeyinka AT, Ubom AE, Abikoye O. Join point trends of instrumental vaginal deliveries and caesarean sections at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria, 2002-2017. Int. J. Gynecol Obstet. 2024; 167(1):445-452.
The Prevalence and Phenotype of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) In A Community-Based Population in Sub-Sahara Africa:
Makwe CC, Olamijulo JA, Balogun MR, Akinkugbe AO, Samuel A, Udenze K, et al. SAT363 The Prevalence and Phenotype of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) In A Community-Based Population in Sub-Sahara Africa: The Nigeria-PEP Study. Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2023;7 (Supplement1)
44-year temporal trends and causes of maternal mortality at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Lagos, Nigeria
Olamijulo JA, Olorunfemi G, Osman HA, Ugwu AO, Omole-Mathew J. 44-year temporal trends and causes of maternal mortality at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Lagos, Nigeria (1976-2019). Niger J Clinic Pract 2023: 26; 1273-82