Oluwole Jegede, MD, MPH, PhD

Oluwole Jegede, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist specializing in understanding and treating substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders, particularly those involving stimulants. He focuses on developing culturally adapted, evidence-based treatments tailored to racially and ethnically minoritized communities. He employs a variety of strategies to manage substance use, emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity and real-world application of treatment interventions.

As an assistant professor of psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Jegede’s research centers on bridging the gaps between addiction science health equity and implementation science. He investigates the incorporation of social and structural determinants into predictive models within psychiatry, aiming to reduce bias and enhance the effectiveness of clinical tools. His innovative work reimagines social determinants of health as “social biomarkers,” striving to develop care models that are both culturally responsive and structurally competent.

Dr. Jegede received his medical degree from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, his doctorate in research/translational addiction science from the University of West London, and his graduate degree in public health from George Washington University. He further honed his skills through a residency at One Brooklyn Health-Interfaith Medical Center and an addiction psychiatry fellowship at Yale School of Medicine.