Dr. Rijami Godwin Ekpo, FMCS was awarded a Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor in Surgery (MB,BCH) degree in 1995. He served his internship at Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna between 1996 and 1997. He did the Residency Training Programme in Surgery at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar and became a Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College in 2014. He also holds a Certificate on Leadership and Management in Health, University of Washington in 2016. Dr Rijami Godwin Ekpo took up appointment with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital as a Hospital Consultant in 2015 and was appointed Lecturer I in the Department of Surgery, University of Calabar in 2016. He has been teaching and guiding students in the Department since joining the University. Dr Rijami is also serving as Honorary Chief Consultant Burns, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with University of Calabar Teaching Hospital and has attended many conferences.
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Apostolic Primary School 3, Ekori, Cross River State Nigeria.
Ekpo R., Otei, O., Henshaw, E., & Ozinko, M. (2019). Surgical Correction of Peno-scrotal Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR –JDMS,) 18(1), 24 - 28
Otei, O.O., Ozinko, M.O., Ekpo, R.G., Asuquo, M.E., & Isiwere, A.P. (2019). Cutaneous Distribution of Melanoma in Calabar, South Eastern Nigeria. Annals of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2(3),
Otei O.O., Ozinko, M., Ekpo, R., Isiwere, E., & Nabie, N.F. (2019). Condylomata Acuminata of the Penis and Scrotum: Case Report and Literature Review. World Journal of Research and Review (WJRR) ISSN: 2455 – 3956, 8(1), 07- 09.
Otei, O.O., Ozinko, M., Ekpo, R.G., & Isiwere, E. (2019). Domestic Use of Glass Tables: The Need for Caution. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 8(2), 2319-7064.
Ekpo, R., Onah, I.I., Nnabuko, R.E.E., Otei, O., Ozinko, M., Isiwele, E., & Asuquo, M. (2018). Fasciocutaneous Flaps of the Lower Leg: Relationship of Pedicle length, Working area of flap and Flap survival. World J. BiolMed Science 5(4), 48-59.
Ozinko, M.O., Otei, O.O., Ekpo, R.G., & Bassey, G.I. (2018). Mechanisms and management of fingertip amputations in a teaching hospital, South-south, Nigeria. International Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 6(4), 107-112..
Ozinko, M.O., Otei, O.O., & Ekpo, R.G.(2018). Lower Eyelid Reconstruction Using Prelaminated Nasolabial Flap: A Revisited Surgical Technique Saudi J. Med. Pharm. Sci., 4(9), 1006-1009.
Otei, O.O., Ozinko, M..O., Ekpo, R.G., Isiwele, E, & Bashel-Akpeke, R.A. (2018). Lip Switch flaps: A versatile option for lip reconstruction. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research 9(10), 1627-1634.
Ozinko, M.O., Otei, O.O., Ekpo, R.G., & Bassey, G.I. (2018). Factors that Influence the Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery in South-south Nigeria. Saudi J. Med. Pharm. Sci., 4(9), 1002-1005.
Ozinko, M.O., Otei, O.O., Ekpo, R.G., (2017). Isiwele, E. Spaghetti Wrist Injury: Epidemiology and Management in Calabar, Southern Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) e-ISSN: 2279-0853, p-ISSN: 2279-0861.16(7), 87-91.
Ozinko, M.O., Otei, O.O., Ekpo, R.G., Isiwele, E. (2017). Marjolin’s Ulcer: A Complication of Chronic Ulcers and Scars in a University Teaching Hospital in Southern Nigeria. Saudi J. Med. 2(4), 88-92.
Otei, O.O., Ozinko, M., Ekpo, R., Anthony Udosen & Amah P.O.(2016) Augmented Adipofascial Flap for Soft Tissue Cover of Open Tibial Fractures : A Case Report. World Journal of Research and Review (WJRR) 2(6), 51-53.
Otei, O.O., Ozinko, M., Ekpo, R., Isiwere, E. (2016). Reconstructive Options of The nasolabial Flap : A Case Series of Soft Tissue Cover of the Face using the Nasolabial Flap. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR ) 5(11), ISSN: 2319 – 7064
Ozinko, M.O., Otei, O.O., Ekpo, R.G., & Isiwele, E. (2016). Tourniquet Injuries in Hand Surgery: Prevention and Management in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. World Journal of Research and Review (WJRR) ISSN: 2455-3956, 3(1), 16-18.
Ozinko, M.O., Bassey, G.O., Otei, O.O., Ekpo, R.G., & Mgbe, R.B. (2016). Epidemiology and Management of Facial Soft Tissue Trauma in Calabar, South Nigeria. World Journal of Research and Review (WJRR), 3(1), 12-15. ISSN: 2455-3956,
Otei, O.O., Ozinko, M., Ekpo, R., Isiwele, E., & Amah, P. (2016). Nasolabial Pedicled Flap for Reconstruction of a more Distant defect: A Case Report. World Journal of Research and Review (WJRR), 3(1), 51-52.
Ozinko, M.O., Otei, O.O., Ekpo, R.G., Asuquo, M., Ofutet, E.O. (2015). Recurrent Giant Fibrosarcoma arising in Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans with Distant Lung Metastasis. Ejpmr, 2(5), 1327-1331.
Ozinko, M.O., Otei, O.O., Ekpo, R.G. (2015). Coverage of Elbow Injuries Using Double Random Fasciocutaneous Flaps and Skin Graft. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 4(10), 2641-2645.
Asuquo, M.E., Ekpo, R., & Ngim, O. (2009). A prospective study of burns trauma in children in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar. Science Direct, BURNS 35, 433-436.
Asuquo, M.E., Ekpo, R., Ngim, O., & Agbor, C. (2008). A Prospective Study of Burns Trauma in Adults at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar (South Eastern Nigeria). ePlasty: Open Acess Journal of Plastic Surgery, 8, 370-379.
Asuquo, M.E., Otei, O.O., Ekpo, R., Abang, I., Adams, U., Bassey, E.E., & Ebughe, G. (2008). Salivary gland tumour of the lip : report of two cases and literature review. Central African Journal of Medicine, 55( 5/8), 43-46.
Asuquo, M.E., Ogbu, N., Udosen, J., Ekpo, R., Agbor, C., Ozinko, M.,& Emelike, K. (2006). Acute abdomen from gossypiboma: A Case series and review of literature. Nigerian Journal of Surgical Research. 8, (3&4), 174-176.
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International Collegeof Surgeons – Nigerian National Section 31st Annual Scientific Conference/ AGM, held at National Teachers Institute, Kaduna.
J. Brume, R. Ekpo. Prospective study on Parachute training Injuries in Nigerian Army
1996-06-06
1996-06-08
International Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons at Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar,
O. Obiora, R. Ekpo. Prospective study on pattern of Lower Limb Fractures following Road Traffic Accident [RTA] in Calabar.
2001-09-25
2001-09-28
Nigerian Association Of Plastic, Reconstructive And Aesthetic Surgeons Conference, held at Ibadan. Oyo State
 Onah I. I, Ekpo, R. G. Post – stenotic Vaginal Reconstruction. Abstract / Oral presentation.
2011-09-20
2011-09-24
Nigerian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive And Aesthetic Surgeons Conference, held at Ilorin, Kwara State.
 Ifeanyi I Onah,RijamiG.Ekpo. Dermal Graft for Augmentation of soft tissue Depression of the Face. Abstract / Oral power presentation.
2012-09-27
2012-09-30
Nigerian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons and Nigerian Burn Injuries Society Scientific Conference & AGM, held at Sokoto, Sokoto State
 (a) R Ekpo, OO Otei, O Mba, GI Bassey. Calabar Electric Burns Disaster: Improving Survival and Minimising Morbidities. Abstract / Oral power point presentation  (b) R Ekpo, OO Otei, J Ashindoitiang, O Mba, GI Bassey.Bowel injuries, Uncommon Complication of an Electric Burns: Case Report. Abstract/ Oral power point presentation.
2017-08-14
2017-08-19
Nigerian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons [NAPRAS} and Nigerian Burn Injuries Society [NBIS] Scientific Conference & AGM
 (a) R G Ekpo, O O Otei, M O Ozinko, E Isiwele. Pattern of Mass Burns Casualty in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar. Abstract / Oral power point presentation  (b) Ekpo R G, Ajoku V, Ogbu N E. Failed Serial Mesh Repair: Absolute Indication for Component Separation Technique. Abstract/ Oral power point presentation.  (c) Ekpo R G, Otei O O, Ozinko M O, Isiwele E. Micro-cystic Lymphatic Malformations of the Omentun : Rare Cause of Inguinoscrotal Hernia. Abstract / Oral power point presentation
