JeanJacques Mbabuike

JeanJacques Mbabuike specializes in orthopedic pain management and serves the broader New York City area Years of grueling education and specialized training he has culminated in Dr Mbabuike's career Self-control, a relentless work ethic, and courageous compassion for the individuals he encounters daily have all shaped his trajectory. According to his philosophy, being a part of a patient's healthcare journey and practicing his profession is a privilege He takes delight in offering comfort and peace of mind while providing the best care possible based on his best training. Also, Dr. Mbabuike strives to be creative and is constantly inspired to advance his practice Additionally, he believes in uplifting people as he goes professionally by motivating the upcoming generation of doctors, particularly Black men who are underrepresented in the medical industry

In New York City, Dr Mbabuike is a practicing physician Currently, most of his practice is spent managing and treating chronic pain, particularly severe arthritis. To treat orthopedic discomfort in the knees, shoulders, hips, back, and other areas, Dr Mbabuike offers non-surgical procedures. He keeps track of patients over time and creates custom regimens suited to each patient's requirements.

Dr. Mbabuike began his academic career in a prestigious accelerated B.S./M.D. program at City College of New York's Sophie Davis School of Medicine (now CUNY School of Medicine) This required deciding to study medicine after graduating from high school and entering college early in life as a senior high school.

The Cuny School of Medicine's Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program aims to assist high-achieving high school students in pursuing an accelerated program created to solve shortages in the medical industry, particularly those of minority students.

Admission to this program calls for careful consideration of high school grades in all essential disciplines, including junior-year scientific courses, math test scores, and communications The program also examines volunteerism and character qualities, including motivation, compassion, and maturity. The competitive application procedure requires standardized exam results, a strong GPA, three essays, and five letters of recommendation

JeanJacques Mbabuike stood out in these areas and was chosen as one of the exclusive groups of 50–60 students admitted to the program each year He could enroll in a 7-year combined bachelor of science and medical doctorate degree because of this program. Dr. Mbabuike finished his undergraduate studies at City College of New York in three years. He then enrolled at the NewYork University NYU School of Medicine, where he received his M D

Dr Mbabuike completed his surgical residency training at several esteemed hospitals in the NYC area after graduating from the NYU School of Medicine, including New York Presbyterian Cornell, Westchester Medical Center, Lenox Hill, and Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Dr. Mbabuike had the opportunity to receive a broad education in both general and orthopedic surgery He participated in and published novel and advanced research projects, gaining rigorous and substantial clinical experience

The current area of interest for Dr. Mbabuike is the holistic therapy of pain, focusing on chronic pain, particularly severe arthritis Dr Mbabuike is extending his practice to include a focus on

aesthetic medicine to stay forward-thinking and in line with the evolving treatment requirements

Like pain management, aesthetics enables Dr. Mbabuike to concentrate on individualized regimens for every patient to achieve the best pleasure Dr Mbabuike has been able to challenge himself professionally and encourage an attitude of continual education by entering this new field.

In every specialty, Dr Mbabuike is dedicated to offering the best possible patient treatment while displaying compassion and caring. Connecting with people who frequently desire or need to avoid surgical procedures but struggle with quality of life difficulties because of the intensity of their joint pain is necessary for pain management. This calls for endurance, thought, and a dedication to empathy.

Similar to medical consultations, cosmetic procedures also require conversations with individuals who are vulnerable and seeking change. In any discipline, Dr. Mbabuike excels because of his capacity to relate to people and make them feel at ease enough to express their deepest worries and undertake surgical procedures.

One of the rare African guys working in medicine is JeanJacques Mbabuike, a first-generation Nigerian American born and reared in New York City. Dr. Mbabuike has always been compelled and driven to ensure that he makes the journey for those similar to him simpler and more frequent. In his opinion, mentoring plays a crucial equalizing role in attracting young Black males to the medical profession In addition to wanting to offer a road map for succeeding and thriving in a career in medicine, Dr Mbabuike also intends to build a pipeline into the field that will continue after his passing.

Black men made up 3 1% of the national student body of medicine in 1978, according to a 2019 New England Journal of Medicine study on the diversity of the national medical body Still, just 2.9% of students did so in 2019. In 1978, Black men made up 3 1% of the nation's medical students; in 2019, they made up just 2 9%, with a significant 0 5% attributable to medical programs at historically Black colleges and universities.

Dr. Mbabuike and a group of other Black male doctors founded the Black Male Initiative, or BMI, to support and mentor Black males in the medical field out of worries for the future of Black men The group's objectives are to network, share information, and discuss employment challenges by reaching out to Black men who are currently employed and students.

The group expects that by making these efforts, more Black men will graduate from medical school and succeed in their careers. Dr. Mbabuike is motivated to carry out this essential work because it will help advance equity and equality in the medical industry

Dr. Mbabuike spends a lot of time working and volunteering for BMI but has a few distinct interests He has a strong love for sports and an active lifestyle Before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Dr. Mbabuike played in recreational basketball leagues for over 12 years.