PATHWAY PROGRAM
Mentoring & Enrichment Program
Academic Workshops
MCAT Tutoring
Mentor-Mentee Pairing
Individual Learning Plans
Skills Training
Clinical Experience
APPLY FOR A DOF SCHOLARSHIP
Financial
Resources
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Have you become an Adoptive Parent in hopes of prevention and/or
re-unification?
Then apply today for a DOF Scholarship!
The DOF Pathway Program
The DOF Pathway Program provides mentoring, academic, enrichment, community-focused and support for selected students with the goal
of successfully matriculating into college, medical school, and other healthcare professions.
Program Benefits
• Educational Enrichment and Development Workshops
• Support for required exams, coursework, and rotations.
• Opportunities for Shadowing, Electives, and Scholarly Work
• Involvement in Scholarly Activities and Productivity
• Mentoring and Networking Opportunities with Attending Physicians, Resident
Physicians, and Medical Students.
• Potential for Letters of Recommendation
• Support with Medical School Applications and Medical School Interviews
• Scholarship Opportunities
Join the DOF Community
The DOF Community is a network of hundreds of people dedicated to changing lives, families and furthering the mission of the Dotun Ogunyemi MD Foundation Inc.
Our Generous Sponsors
At The DOF Foundation, our mission to support and empower adoptive, foster, and single-parent families—especially those who are underserved—relies on the generosity of our sponsors. Their support helps us provide vital resources and programs, ensuring families have the tools they need to thrive.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following sponsors for their unwavering support and dedication to our cause:
Together, we are making a difference and building a brighter future for countless families.
Thank you for believing in our mission and standing with us in our journey towards empowerment and equity.
Meet The Founder
Dotun Ogunyemi, MD
Founder
Dotun Ogunyemi, MD is a physician with expertise and leadership roles in medical education, patient safety and quality improvement, and diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racist education.
He obtained his MD Degree from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria; completed a residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology (OBGYN) at King Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, and a Maternal- Fetal Medicine fellowship (MFM) at David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA. To facilitate the reduction of health disparities and improve healthcare workforce diversity, he is focused on developing pipeline programs for underrepresented and disadvantaged students to matriculate into healthcare professions and innovate workshops to create equitable fair work & learning environment, to improve resilience and wellbeing.
He is committed to supporting families to facilitate that all children are nurtured and enriched to develop to their full potential. He is also dedicated to community engagement, inclusion and equity. He is a certified emotional intelligence coach and has published on the topic. He is a Christian and in involved in his local church.
STATISTICS
40%
Health Disparity in Poorer and Black Communities:
Black Americans are 40% more likely to have high blood pressure. People living in poorer communities have higher rates of chronic illnesses and significantly lower life expectancy compared to those in wealthier areas.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
3%
College Graduation Rates for Foster Youth
Only 3% of foster youth who enroll in college will graduate with a bachelor's degree.
Source: National Foster Youth Institute
13%
Educational Attainment for Single-Parent Families:
Children from single-parent families are less likely to attend college, with only about 13% of them earning a college degree by age 24 compared to 33% of children from two-parent families.
Source: Institute for Women's Policy Research
80%
Nearly 80% of children in foster care have significant mental health issues, yet fewer than 30% receive mental health services.
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
COMMUNITY HEALTH
SCREENINGS
at Churches, Medical Schools Public Schools, & Fairs
by student volunteers, medical students, & physicians. Vital Sign Checks
Blood Glucose, Hemoglobin
& Lipid Profile
Health Education
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Support for foster & adopted families
Providing resources to the Unhoused community
Providing free health screenings
