More than 1 in 4 Americans have some sort of disability that limits daily functions, yet less than 3 percent are attending physicians. In this episode, Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, shares the very unique perspective he bring to the medical profession. Dr. O., Director of Adaptive Sports & Fitness at the University of Michigan and Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Urology, speaks from the heart about the duality of visibility and invisibility, and how after his own accident that rendered him paralyzed from the neck down, he grappled with the feeling of not being seen. We talk about resiliency, courage, and determination; about the balance between science and faith; and the ways in which helping those with disabilities helps everyone. Dr. O. shares his thoughts on the pandemic and how consistency in messaging and education is paramount to reuniting our country’s response to Covid-19.

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About Dr. O

Dr. Oluwaferanmi Okanlami is an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Urology at Michigan Medicine, and the Interim Director of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) and Director of Adaptive Sports & Fitness within the Division of Student Life at the University of Michigan. He also serves as the Director of Adaptive Sports in the Michigan Center for Human Athletic Medicine & Performance and is the Spokesperson for Guardian Life in their Equal & Able Partnership.

“Dr. O” was born in Nigeria before immigrating to the US at a young age. He attended college at Stanford University where he also ran Track & Field, served as captain and achieved Academic All American recognition.

He then earned his MD from the University of Michigan before matching into Orthopedic Surgery at Yale. At the beginning of his 3rd year he experienced a spinal cord injury, paralyzing him from the chest down. After two surgeries and intense rehabilitation, he was blessed with some return of motor function.

He went on to earn a Master’s in Engineering, Science, and Technology Entrepreneurship from The University of Notre Dame, and completed his Family Medicine Residency at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. He served on the St. Joseph County Board of Health, appointed by former Mayor Pete Buttigieg; and is on the board of the River City Challenged Athletes, a non-profit supporting the area adaptive sports teams.

Nationally, he serves as the Disability Issues representative on the Steering Committee for the Group on Diversity and Inclusion at the AAMC, and the National Medical Association’s Council on Medical Legislation. He speaks around the country on topics related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, including, but not limited to the lack of black male physicians and creating a health system that is accessible and inclusive to both patients and providers with disabilities, and has been featured on CBS News, Fox News, PBS News Hour, and MSNBC’s Morning Joe. He is leading efforts to create an adaptive sports program, providing access to physical fitness and recreational and competitive sports for all.

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