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Olayemi Sokumbi, M.D.

  1. Dermatologist
  2. Dermatopathologist
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Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida | Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Olayemi (Yemi) Sokumbi, M.D., is a dermatologist and dermatopathologist. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Quality of life improvement in dermatologic diseases
  • Utility of deep neural network algorithms for diagnosis in dermatology and dermatopathology
  • Utilizing clinical-pathologic correlation to optimize diagnostic accuracy
  • Clinical-pathologic correlation of challenging inflammatory skin disorders
  • Management of hidradenitis suppurativa
  • Diagnosis of benign and malignant cutaneous tumors
  • Providing dermatologic care for hospitalized patients
  • Health care disparities in dermatologic care

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Sokumbi is actively involved in medical student and resident education. Her research interests include quality improvement in dermatopathology, effective dermatopathology resident education, diagnosis and management of dysplastic nevi and cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders.

  1. Bullous disease
  2. Connective tissue disorder
  3. Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma
  4. Hidradenitis suppurativa
  5. Melanoma
  6. Psoriasis
  7. Skin cancer
  1. Excisional skin surgery
  • Hidradenitis suppurativa
  • Connective tissue disorders
  • Cutaneous manifestation of systemic diseases
  • Cutaneous lymphoma
  • Complex medical dermatology
  • Hospital dermatology
  • Immunobullous diseases
  1. 2014
    Fellowship - Dermatopathology FellowUT Southwestern Medical Center
  2. 2013
    Chief Resident - Dermatology, Chief ResidentMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
  3. 2013
    Residency - Dermatology ResidencyMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
  4. 2013
    ResidentAdvanced Clinical Dermatology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2010
    Internship - Department of Internal MedicineMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Education
  6. 2010
    ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 2009
    MDMayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 2004
    BS - BS Summa cum laude, Biomedical SciencesSt. Cloud State University
  9. 2002
    BS - Beginning of BS studies; finished at St. Cloud State UniversitySouthwest Minnesota State University

Certifications

  1. 2014
    DermatopathologyAmerican Board of Dermatology
  2. 2013
    DermatologyAmerican Board of Dermatology

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    2025 Mayo Pilgrimage ParticipantMayo Clinic
  2. 2025
    AGAPE 2025 Community Hero AwardAGAPE Family Health
  3. 2025
    Elected and inducted into the American Dermatological AssociationAmerican Dermatological Association
  4. 2025
    Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Graduation Commencement Speaker Mayo Clinic
  5. 2025
    2025 Girl Scout North Florida Woman of Distinction AwardGirl Scouts of America
  6. 2022
    Advancing Academics to Leadership (A2Leadership) ProgramMayo Clinic
  7. 2022
    Dean's Recognition Diversity & Inclusion AwardMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  8. 2020
    Career Support and Advancement Award/Caregiver AwardMayo Clinic
  9. 2018
    Outstanding Medical Student Teacher AwardMedical College of Wisconsin
  10. 2018
    Magnanimous Research MentorMedical College of Wisconsin
  11. 2017
    Academic Dermatology Leadership Program and Leadership ForumAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  12. 2013
    Richard K. Winkelmann Excellence in Research AwardDepartment of Dermatology
  13. 2013
    Paul A. O'Leary Excellence in Patient Care, Education, and Research AwardDepartment of Dermatology
  14. 2013
    Chief Resident AwardDepartment of Dermatology
  15. 2012
    Roy S. Rogers Excellence in Patient Care AwardDepartment of Dermatology
  16. 2012
    First Place, "World Cup" at 15th Joint meeting San Diego, CAInternational Society of Dermatopathology
  17. 2008
    Medical Student Scholarship Award 2008Women's Dermatologic Society
  18. 2008
    Diversity Mentorship Award 2008American Academy of Dermatology
  19. 2007
    NIH Funded Clinical Translational Research Award 2007National Institutes of Health
  20. 2005
    Abbott ScholarshipMayo Medical School, Mayo clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  21. 2004
    Summa cum laudeSt. Cloud State University
  22. 2003
    Honors, Upper and Lower Division, St. Cloud State University Dean's ListSt. Cloud State University
  23. 2001
    Dean's ListSouthwest Minnesota State University
  24. 1998
    Pathology Internship AwardUniversity of Lagos

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    MemberAmerican Dermatological Association
  2. 2025 - 2030
    Board of DirectorsAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
  3. 2025 - 2027
    Chair, membership committeeSkin of Color Society
  4. 2025
    Co-Chair ASDP Program DevelopmentWomens Dermatology Society
  5. 2025 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Academic Appointments and Promotions Committee
  6. 2025 - present
    Vice-ChairAmerican Academy of Dermatology Leadership Development Steering Committee
  7. 2024 - present
    Member Dermpath question writing/review committeeAmerican Board of Pathology
  8. 2024 - present
    Test Development Advisory CouncilAmerican Board of Pathology
  9. 2024 - 2033
    Board of DirectorsAmerican Board of Dermatology
  10. 2024 - present
    MemberNational Comprehensive Cancer Network
  11. 2024 - present
    Program Evaluation Committee MemberSkin of Color Society
  12. 2024 - present
    MemberNational Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines Panel
  13. 2024 - 2025
    Scientific Program CommitteeSkin of Color Society
  14. 2024 - present
    MemberDermalogy Foundation Advisory Council
  15. 2023
    MemberSearch Committee Senior Associate Dean Sr. Associate Dean of Admissions
  16. 2023 - present
    Editorial BoardMayo Clinic Health Letter
  17. 2023 - present
    Vice-ChairEssentials Course Task Force, American Society of Dermatopathology
  18. 2023
    Program Committee Chair- Women Physician Scientist Group ProgramMayo Clinic Alumni Association (MCAA) Meeting
  19. 2023 - present
    Medical DirectorXULA Dean’s Scholars
  20. 2023 - present
    MemberWomen in Medicine Planning Committee
  21. 2023
    MemberSearch committee Department of Dermatology, Medical Dermatology
  22. 2022 - present
    Chair, Strategic Planning CommitteeAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
  23. 2022 - 2025
    PresidentThe O'Leary Society, Department of Dermatology
  24. 2022 - 2023
    MemberSearch Committee for Director of Cosmetic Center
  25. 2022 - present
    MemberMCSHS Admissions, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
  26. 2022 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology- Skin of Color Image Bank Workgroup
  27. 2022 - 2024
    PresidentMayo Clinic Dermatology O'Leary Society
  28. 2022
    MemberSearch committee Department of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology
  29. 2021 - 2022
    MemberChair, APP Search committee, Deparment of Dermatology
  30. 2021
    Program Committee Chair- Women Physician Scientist Group ProgramMayo Clinic Alumni Association (MCAA) Meeting
  31. 2021 - present
    Executive SponsorMayo Clinic Alumni Women Physician Scientist Group
  32. 2021 - 2023
    MemberAmerican Board of Dermatology- Strategic Planning Committee
  33. 2021 - present
    Medical EditorHealth Education & Content Services (HE&CS)
  34. 2021 - 2022
    Physician LeadMayo Baxter Joint Steering Committee
  35. 2021 - present
    Physician co-leadWilson Scholar Joint Steering Committee
  36. 2021
    MemberSearch committee member for CIM Chair
  37. 2021 - present
    Associate Medical DirectorDepartment of Business Development
  38. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology Leadership Development Steering Committee
  39. 2021 - present
    ChairAAD- Diversity Initiatives for Leadership Development Work Group
  40. 2021 - 2022
    MemberSearch committee for Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADDEI)
  41. 2020 - 2021
    MemberMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine- Medical Student Performance Evaluation work group
  42. 2020 - present
    Member Dermpath question writing/review committeeAmerican Board of Dermatology
  43. 2020 - 2022
    Vice Chair, Strategic Planning CommitteeAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
  44. 2020 - present
    Member Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Committee
  45. 2020 - present
    Executive SponsorMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Women Physicians and Scientists Affinity Group
  46. 2020 - present
    Executive Sponsor of MCAA Women's Affinity GroupMayo Clinic Alumni Association
  47. 2020 - present
    MemberMayo Medical School Admissions Committee
  48. 2020 - present
    Member Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Education Subcommittee
  49. 2020 - present
    Co-ChairMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Diversity Council- Enterprise
  50. 2020 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Diversity Council- Florida
  51. 2020
    MemberSearch committee Department of Dermatology, MOHS surgeon
  52. 2020 - present
    Clinical Practice Division LeaderDepartment of Dermatology
  53. 2020 - present
    ISD Bylaws and Administrative Regulations committee memberInternational Society of Dermatology
  54. 2020 - present
    Nominee for PresidentMayo Clinic Dermatology O'Leary Society
  55. 2020 - 2023
    Associate Program DirectorDepartment of Dermatology
  56. 2019 - present
    Diversity and Inclusion CommitteeMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  57. 2019 - 2020
    2020 Annual Program Committee MemberProgram Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
  58. 2019 - present
    Executive CommitteeMayo Clinic Alumni Association Board of Directors, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  59. 2019 - present
    Executive Board MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association
  60. 2019 - present
    Program Evaluation Committee MemberDepartment of Dermatology
  61. 2019 - 2022
    MemberEssentials Course Task Force, American Society of Dermatopathology
  62. 2019 - 2022
    Diversity LeaderDepartment of Dermatology
  63. 2019 - 2022
    Member, Resident education committeeNational Medical Association
  64. 2019 - present
    MemberQuality Assurance Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
  65. 2019 - present
    Dermatopathology curriculum developmentDepartment of Dermatology
  66. 2019 - present
    Mentoring WorkgroupAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  67. 2019 - 2022
    MemberDermatopathology Rapid Response Committee, American Academy of Dermatology
  68. 2018 - 2019
    2019 Annual Meeting Programming Committee, MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
  69. 2018 - 2020
    Co-ChairYoung Physicians Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
  70. 2018 - 2021
    MemberDiversity and Inclusion Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin
  71. 2018 - 2020
    MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology, Strategic Planning Committee
  72. 2018 - 2019
    ChairDermatopathology Quality Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin
  73. 2018 - 2019
    MemberLeadership Program, American Academy of Dermatology
  74. 2016 - present
    Board MemberMayo Clinic Dermatology O'Leary Society
  75. 2016 - 2021
    MemberYoung Physicians Committee, American Society of Dermatopathology
  76. 2016 - 2019
    Board MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association
  77. 2015 - 2020
    RepresentativeDermatology, Faculty Council, Medical College of Wisconsin
  78. 2014 - 2019
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
  79. 2014 - 2019
    MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
  80. 2013 - present
    Board MemberO'Leary Society, Department of Dermatology
  81. 2012 - 2013
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Dermatology
  82. 2012 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Dermatopathology
  83. 2012 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Dermatology
  84. 2011 - 2012
    Resident MemberMayo Medical School Admissions Committee
  85. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Dermatopathology
  86. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
  87. 2009 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association

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