Prof. Olayinka Rabiu Balogun

Prof. Olayinka Rabiu Balogun

Professor
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Professor Olayinka Rabiu Balogun is a Professor in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ilorin. He hails from Ilorin, Ilorin East LGA of Kwara State and graduated from the famous  College of Medicine, University of Ibadan in June 1983.

He had his residency training at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) and qualified as a Fellow of the West African college of Surgeons in 1991. He has since been practising Obstetrics and Gynecology.  He has been involved in both training of undergraduate Medical Students and Resident Doctors undergoing Postgraduate training. His administrative positions include Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Member of the Top Management Committee of the UITH, Ilorin. He is the current Chairman, University of Ilorin Ethical Review Committee. He is an examiner at the West African College of Surgeons. His research interests include Reproductive Endocrinology and Family Planning.

Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • Fellowship of West Africa College of Surgeons (FWACS)

Professional Affiliations

  • Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)
  • Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)
  • Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of Nigeria (SOGON)

Teaching & Research Areas

Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Contraception, Fertility Regulation, Reproductive Health, Feto-Maternal Medicine)

Undergraduate Teaching

  • Control of Conception
  • Population Dynamics
  • Team Work in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Management of uterine fibroid

Postgraduate Teaching

  • Genetics
  • Population Dynamics

Get in Touch

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Office Address
Room 11, First Floor, Senior Consultant Building, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin