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Onyinyechi R. Chidomere, MD (she/her/hers)

Resident Physician
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Dr. Onyinyechi (Onyi) Chidomere, MD is a 4th-year resident in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) with an interest in sports medicine and spine. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a focus on Health Promotion from the University of Texas at Austin before obtaining her medical degree at the University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW).

At UTSW, Dr. Chidomere served as the Regional Liaison for the Minority Association of Pre-medical students (MAPS) of the Student National Medical Association and as an Ambassador of the Joint Admission Medical Program. In these roles, she actively mentored and recruited prospective medical students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Currently, Dr. Chidomere serves on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee for the VCU PM&R Department and VCU Graduate Medical Education. Her contributions have revolved around amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups, identifying, and addressing systemic biases within practices, conducting engaging workshops to raise awareness about DEI issues, and actively working to foster diversity and inclusivity in residency recruitment while supporting the growth and advancement of minority trainees in medicine.

Dr. Chidomere also holds the position of Inclusion and Engagement Committee Liaison on the Physiatrist in Training Council Board (PHiT) of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R). In this capacity, she advocates for the rights and needs of medical students, residents, and fellows nationwide, striving to ensure that all medical trainees have the resources and support they need to thrive.

Fostering a sense of belongingness for all individuals in the medical community is Dr. Chidomere's guiding principle in her work and advocacy. She is a passionate advocate for change and serves as a source of inspiration for those striving for more equitable and inclusive practices in medicine.

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