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==Medical career==
==Medical career==
After passing the Licencuate Medical exam of [[Canada]], Latunde spent the following year in Nigeria as a medical officer at the [[Lagos Island General Hospital|Lagos General Hospital]]. In 1961, he returned to the United States and was offered a residency position, training under Dr. Kahn (from 1956 to 1960) at the [[University of Michigan]]. Afterwards, he trained in Neurology under Dr. Webb Haymaker at the [[Walter Reed Army Medical Center|Walter Reed Medical Center]] in Washington, D.C . He subsequently underwent another pediatric neurosurgery residency at the [[Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia]] under Dr. Eugene Spitz, creator of the Spitz-Holter valve for treating hydrocephalus. In 1961, he was appointed Instructor of Neuroanatomy and Neurosurgery at the [[Howard University College of Medicine|College of Medicine, Howard University]].
After passing the Licencuate Medical exam of [[Canada]], Latunde spent the following year in Nigeria as a medical officer at the [[Lagos Island General Hospital|Lagos General Hospital]]. In 1961, he returned to the United States and was offered a residency position, training under Dr. Kahn (from 1956 to 1960) at the [[University of Michigan]]. Afterwards, he trained in Neurology under Dr. Webb Haymaker at the [[Walter Reed Army Medical Center|Walter Reed Medical Center]] in Washington, D.C . He subsequently underwent another pediatric neurosurgery residency at the [[Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia]] under Dr. Eugene Spitz, creator of the Spitz-Holter valve for treating [[hydrocephalus]]. In 1961, he was appointed Instructor of Neuroanatomy and Neurosurgery at the [[Howard University College of Medicine|College of Medicine, Howard University]].


Although Latunde was subsequently offered multiple appointments including two distinguished academic neurosurgery faculty positions in the United States; however, he chose to return to Nigeria. Latunde came to the [[University of Ibadan]] in 1962 as the first neurosurgeon of West Africa. In 1962, he was appointed as senior faculty and became a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In 1965, he was appointed as a Professor of Neurosurgery; from 1968 to 1971, serving as the head of the Department of Surgery and the Dean of the [[University College Hospital, Ibadan|University of Ibadan College of Medicine]]. He also established the National and West African Postgraduate Medical Colleges and the initiation processes at the University of Ibadan College of Medicine, presently performed in all Nigerian medical schools.<ref>{{cite journal | url =http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001544262|title =. Latunde Odeku, an African neurosurgeon / |author=Adeloye, Adelola.|year = 1976|number=13|page = 143 |website = Hathitrust Digital Library|accessdate = February 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url =https://books.google.com/?id=usGMT7FOhdAC&pg=PA37&lpg=PA37&dq=Latunde+Odeku+first+Nigerian+African+American+Black+Neurosurgeon#v=onepage&q=Latunde%20Odeku%20first%20Nigerian%20African%20American%20Black%20Neurosurgeon&f=false|title=Physicians, Colonial Racism, and Diaspora in West Africa|author=Adell Patton|publisher=University Press of Florida|year= 1996|isbn=978-0-813-0143-26|accessdate = February 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | url =http://drwoodymc.com/(14)ELO.pdf|format=pdf|title=Legacies of E. LATUNDE ODEKU: THE FIRST AFRICAN‐AMERICAN NEUROSURGEON TRAINED IN THE UNITED STATES|journal=Neurosurgery|author1=McClelland, Shearwood III M.D.|author2 = Harris, Kimbra S. B.S.|year=2007 |volume=60|issue=4|pages=769–772|doi=10.1227/01.NEU.0000255410.69022.E8|pmid=17415215|accessdate = February 23, 2016}}</ref>
Although Latunde was subsequently offered multiple appointments including two distinguished academic neurosurgery faculty positions in the United States; however, he chose to return to Nigeria. Latunde came to the [[University of Ibadan]] in 1962 as the first neurosurgeon of West Africa. In 1962, he was appointed as senior faculty and became a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In 1965, he was appointed as a Professor of Neurosurgery; from 1968 to 1971, serving as the head of the Department of Surgery and the Dean of the [[University College Hospital, Ibadan|University of Ibadan College of Medicine]]. He also established the National and West African Postgraduate Medical Colleges and the initiation processes at the University of Ibadan College of Medicine, presently performed in all Nigerian medical schools.<ref>{{cite journal | url =http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001544262|title =. Latunde Odeku, an African neurosurgeon / |author=Adeloye, Adelola.|year = 1976|number=13|page = 143 |website = Hathitrust Digital Library|accessdate = February 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url =https://books.google.com/?id=usGMT7FOhdAC&pg=PA37&lpg=PA37&dq=Latunde+Odeku+first+Nigerian+African+American+Black+Neurosurgeon#v=onepage&q=Latunde%20Odeku%20first%20Nigerian%20African%20American%20Black%20Neurosurgeon&f=false|title=Physicians, Colonial Racism, and Diaspora in West Africa|author=Adell Patton|publisher=University Press of Florida|year= 1996|isbn=978-0-813-0143-26|accessdate = February 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | url =http://drwoodymc.com/(14)ELO.pdf|format=pdf|title=Legacies of E. LATUNDE ODEKU: THE FIRST AFRICAN‐AMERICAN NEUROSURGEON TRAINED IN THE UNITED STATES|journal=Neurosurgery|author1=McClelland, Shearwood III M.D.|author2 = Harris, Kimbra S. B.S.|year=2007 |volume=60|issue=4|pages=769–772|doi=10.1227/01.NEU.0000255410.69022.E8|pmid=17415215|accessdate = February 23, 2016}}</ref>

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E. Latunde Odeku
Born
Emanuel Olatunde Alaba Olanrewaju Odeku

June 29, 1927
Lagos, Nigeria
DiedAugust 20, 1974
London, England
NationalityNigerian-American
Alma materHoward University
Occupationdoctor
Known forFirst African neurosurgeon trained in the United States; first neurosurgeon in Africa.
Scientific career
FieldsNeurosurgery

E.Latunde Odeku (born, Emanuel Olatunde Alaba Olanrewaju Odeku, 1927, Lagos, Nigeria - died, London, 1974) was the first Nigerian neurosurgeon trained in the United States who also pioneered neurosurgery in Africa.[1][2]

Early life and education

Of Yoruba heritage,[3][4] Latunde was born in Lagos, Nigeria. His father was a native of Awe[5] while his mother was a Lagosian. He attended Methodist Boys High School, Lagos.[6][7][8][9] and proceeded to Howard University and graduated summa cum laude in Zoology in 1950. He was subsequently awarded a scholarship to study Medicine at Howard University, earning his MD in 1954.

Medical career

After passing the Licencuate Medical exam of Canada, Latunde spent the following year in Nigeria as a medical officer at the Lagos General Hospital. In 1961, he returned to the United States and was offered a residency position, training under Dr. Kahn (from 1956 to 1960) at the University of Michigan. Afterwards, he trained in Neurology under Dr. Webb Haymaker at the Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C . He subsequently underwent another pediatric neurosurgery residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia under Dr. Eugene Spitz, creator of the Spitz-Holter valve for treating hydrocephalus. In 1961, he was appointed Instructor of Neuroanatomy and Neurosurgery at the College of Medicine, Howard University.

Although Latunde was subsequently offered multiple appointments including two distinguished academic neurosurgery faculty positions in the United States; however, he chose to return to Nigeria. Latunde came to the University of Ibadan in 1962 as the first neurosurgeon of West Africa. In 1962, he was appointed as senior faculty and became a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. In 1965, he was appointed as a Professor of Neurosurgery; from 1968 to 1971, serving as the head of the Department of Surgery and the Dean of the University of Ibadan College of Medicine. He also established the National and West African Postgraduate Medical Colleges and the initiation processes at the University of Ibadan College of Medicine, presently performed in all Nigerian medical schools.[10][11][12]

Latunde was also a poet and writer: He made significant contributions to the neurosurgical literature, publishing 61 scientific articles over a period of about 12 years.

Latunde was awarded the Howard University alumni award for a distinguished service.

Personal life

Latunde was married twice both times to medical doctors, he had four children.

Later years

From 1972, his health began to fail from complications of Diabetes. He died on August 20, 1974 at Hammersmith Hospital, London and was laid to rest at St Peter's Church, Burnham, England.[13][14]

References

  1. ^ Sanley Finger; Francois Boller; Kenneth L. Tyler (2009). History of Neurology: Handbook of Clinical Neurology (Series Editors: Aminoff, Boller and Swaab). Vol. 95. Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-702-0354-18.
  2. ^ Adeloye (1975). "E. Latunde Odeku, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.I.C.S., 1927-1974. An African pioneer neurosurgeon". Journal of the National Medical Association. 67 (4). Journal of National Medical Association: 319–320. PMC 2609380. PMID 1099223.
  3. ^ "In the Backyards of Life: Challenges of a National Health Policy". Development and Policy Centre. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  4. ^ "Biographies - JStor". JSTOR 3818675&ved=0ahUKEwirrpLjuYrLAhVBoBQKHZWiC6w4ChAWCCIwBA&usg=AFQjCNGYTdennYBdnhr8-Qbz2LbQ2N8l5w&sig2=XlHr6aks4M1y_X9auejvyA.
  5. ^ Adelola Adeloye (1997). E. Latunde Odeku, an African neurosurgeon. the University of Michigan. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  6. ^ "THE NEUROSURGEON AS HUMANIST: THE HUMANISM IN LATUNDE ODEKU'S WHISPERS FROM THE NIGHT". African Journal of Neurological Sciences. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  7. ^ JKC Emejulu (Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University). "NEUROSURGERY IN NIGERIA- AN EVALUATION OF THE PERCEPTION OF HEALTH PERSONNEL IN AN EW CENTRE ANDA COMPARISON OF THE NIGERIAN SITUATION WITH THAT OF OTHER AFRICAN STATES". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  8. ^ McClelland, Shearwood III M.D.; Harris, Kimbra S. B.S. (2007). "LATUNDE ODEKU: THE FIRST AFRICAN‐AMERICAN NEUROSURGEON TRAINED IN THE UNITED STATES". Neurosurgery. 60 (4). Congress of Neurological Surgeons: 769–772. doi:10.1227/01.NEU.0000255410.69022.E8. PMID 17415215. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  9. ^ "M. Deborrah Hyde, MD, MS: The Second African-American Female Neurosurgeon" (pdf). Retrieved February 23, 2016. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  10. ^ Adeloye, Adelola. (1976). ". Latunde Odeku, an African neurosurgeon /". Hathitrust Digital Library (13): 143. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  11. ^ Adell Patton (1996). Physicians, Colonial Racism, and Diaspora in West Africa. University Press of Florida. ISBN 978-0-813-0143-26. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  12. ^ McClelland, Shearwood III M.D.; Harris, Kimbra S. B.S. (2007). "Legacies of E. LATUNDE ODEKU: THE FIRST AFRICAN‐AMERICAN NEUROSURGEON TRAINED IN THE UNITED STATES" (pdf). Neurosurgery. 60 (4): 769–772. doi:10.1227/01.NEU.0000255410.69022.E8. PMID 17415215. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  13. ^ "Famed Nigerian doctor, Howard Graduate dies". Google News. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  14. ^ "Latunde Odeku". Vol. 47. Johnson Publishing Company (The weekly source of African American political and entertainment). October 17, 1974. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
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