Ajibike Lapite, MD, MPHTM
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
Clinical Fellow, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Departments:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Ajibike Lapite, MD, MPHTM
Dr. Ajibike Lapite began her pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship training in 2022.
Dr. Lapite committed to a career in hematology/oncology in her adolescence. A number of personal experiences made clear to her that geography dictates patient outcomes and that patient advocacy and clinical care are inextricable. Dr. Lapite pursued coursework in molecular biology and global health & health policy as an undergraduate at Princeton University. Dr. Lapite subsequently received a combined MD/MPHTM degree at Tulane University. Dr. Lapite completed public health research regarding how to employ public health efforts to reduce cervical cancer burden in West Africa, ultimately earning the Outstanding Student in Tropical Medicine MPHTM - Clinical Program Award.
Dr. Lapite completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). She continued patient advocacy efforts as the co-lead of CHOP’s resident health policy research team. She participated in both hematology (particularly sickle cell disease) and oncology (particularly surrounding communication and renal tumors) research during her residency. Prior to her fellowship, she spent one year on the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) bone marrow transplant team.
Dr. Lapite looks forward to growing as a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, physician-scientist, and advocate over the course of her fellowship.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Residency | Pediatrics | 2021 |
| Tulane University School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2018 |
| Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine | Medical School | Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine | 2018 |
| Princeton University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts, Molecular Biology & Global Health and Health Policy | 2014 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | Member |
| American Society of Hematology (ASH) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
| Children's Oncology Group (COG) | Member |
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Honors and awards
- 2024
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Problem Case Conference Excellence Award, Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center
- 2018
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Outstanding Student in Tropical Medicine MPHTM - Clinical Program Award
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