Resident Doctor
University of Washington, Columbia University
Adedeji Adeniyi is the founder/director of the Columbia PM&R Series. He created a nationally recognized pipeline program that provides early specialty exposure, mentorship, and hands-on learning for high school, undergraduate, and pre-medical students from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds. Each workshop brings together 50–90 students and integrates PM&R with other specialties, including surgery, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and oncology. Through the organization, Deji also mentors trainees in educational research, helping them develop skills in study design, data analysis, and scholarly writing. His leadership has been recognized nationally, including First Place at the Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC), Best in Medical Education at the Bronx County Medical Society Symposium, and the Panacea Research Grant.
Administrative/Leadership/Education & DEI & Other/General
Friday, February 20, 2026
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM AST