Dr. Chika Oriuwa on Breaking Barriers, Advocacy in Healthcare, and Her Memoir 'Unlike the Rest'

Doctor. Poet. Advocate. Barbie role model. Dr. Chika Oriuwa is a force of nature. Join me as we discuss her groundbreaking journey, from being the first Black woman valedictorian at the University of Toronto’s medical school to her inspiring advocacy for equity in healthcare. Chika shares insights into her memoir, Unlike the Rest, her passion for mental health, and how poetry has been her creative lifeline. Listen now to hear how she's shaping a more inclusive world and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

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