Ikenna Ihim facts for kids

Ikenna Ihim ⁱ// was born on October 27, 1984. He is a Nigerian-American doctor and a philanthropist. A philanthropist is someone who helps others, often by giving money or time to good causes. Dr. Ihim is known for his important medical work, especially with a procedure called nasogastric intubation. This procedure helps doctors give food or medicine to patients through a tube. Since 2020, he has been working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, helping sick people.

Becoming a Doctor: Education and Career

Ikenna Ihim studied at the University of Maryland, College Park. He earned a degree in biology there. After that, he went to St. Matthew's University to study medicine. He finished medical school in 2014.

From 2015 to 2018, Dr. Ihim completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital. A residency is special training for new doctors in a hospital. He focused on internal medicine, which means he learned to treat common illnesses in adults.

Later, Dr. Ihim received his medical license in North Carolina. He became a board-certified internist and began practicing medicine in Fayetteville, North Carolina. While he was in medical school, he also studied at Davenport University. There, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in healthcare management in 2017. This degree helped him learn how to manage healthcare services.

Special Recognition and Awards

Dr. Ihim has received a special honor in Nigeria. He was given a chieftaincy title as Nze Ikeoha 1 of Nkwerre. A chieftaincy title is like a special award given to respected people in a community.

About His Life: Personal Details

Ikenna Ihim was born in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. His family is from Amorji-Ugwu, Nkwerre, which is also in Imo State. His father is Nze O.F.N. Ihim, who is a successful business person. His mother is Daisy Ihim.

In 2021, Dr. Ihim married Nneka Egbujiobi. In January 2025, the couple shared that they were expecting their first child.