Oyinade Olurin
Oyinade Odutola-Olurin | |
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| Born | 2 February 1934 Ijebu Ode, Ogun State |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Occupation | Ophthalmologist |
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| Alma mater | University of Bristol |
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| Discipline | Medicine |
| Sub-discipline | Ophthalmologist |
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Oyinade Odutola Olurin (born 2 February 1934) is a Nigerian ophthalmologist and academic who is the first female professor of medicine in Nigeria and the first Black African professor of ophthalmology. She is a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Royal College of Surgeons.[1][2]
Early life and education
Oyinade was born on 2 February 1934 in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, as the sixth child of Mr and Mrs Timothy Adeola Odutola.[3] She obtained her secondary school certificate from C.M.S. Girls' School, Lagos and her A levels from Westonbirt School in England. In 1959 and 1975, she obtained her first and second degrees in medicine from the University of Bristol.[3]
Career
Olurin began her career in 1959 at University College Hospital, Ibadan, until 1961, when she left for State Hospital, Akure, after her marriage and later travelled to Cardiff Royal Infirmary in 1962.[3] She returned to Nigeria in 1965 as a registrar of ophthalmology at University College Hospital.[3]
Selected publications
- Olurin, E. O.; Olurin, O. (1969-11-29). "Pancreatic calcification: A report of 45 cases" (PDF). BMJ. 4 (5682). BMJ: 534–539. doi:10.1136/bmj.4.5682.534. ISSN 0959-8138. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
References
Citation
- ^ Oguntola, Sade (2024-07-04). "African Glaucoma experts honour Olurin, first female black African Professor of Ophthalmology, others at its congress". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ "Celebrating a Trailblazer and Living Legend, Professor Oyinade Olurin, OFR at 90!". com.ui.edu.ng. Retrieved 2025-08-14.
- ^ a b c d "Professor Oyinade Olurin – DAWN Commission". Retrieved 2025-08-14.