Meet Seun Adebagbo

Welcome to my website! If you are familiar with me, then you know I have a YouTube Channel and instagram page where I document my journey to medicine as well as help other students of color on their journey. I’d like to formally introduce myself and the goal of my website.

My name is Seun Adebagbo. I am a M.D. candidate (C.O. 2025), currently in my research year between MS3 & MS4 as a clinical research fellow at BIDMC Harvard Plastic Residency Program. I am also a graduate student in a certificate program at Tufts Clinical & Translational Science Institute through an NIH T32 Predoctoral Fellowship award.

Some of my Research Interests: 

  • Intersection of obesity medicine, bariatric surgery and plastic surgery 

  • Body contouring surgery (BCS) following massive weight loss (MWL)

  • Racial disparities in plastic surgery, particularly in:

    • Abdominoplasty/Pannuiculectomy

    • Breast reconstruction

    • Facial Plastics

  • Role of social media and technology integration in clinical/surgical care 

    • Potential racial disparities and biases in use of SM and technology 

  • Improving Medical Education

    • Disparities in clerkship years and feedback

Born in Lagos, Nigeria and raised in Boston, MA, I graduated from Stanford University in 2018 with a B.S. in Human Biology. I subsequently worked at a community health center and ophthalmology residency education program prior to medical school, with a burning desire to improve the way in which care is delivered to patients, while also improving the culture of medical education for trainees. Service, leadership, and mentorship has always been and continues to be ingrained in both my personal and professional identity. I am a strong believer in the power of storytelling and advocacy, constantly integrating my passion for online content creation and niche ability to connect with others to share my lessons learned as I continue this journey in medicine, with the goal of increasing representation and ultimately positively impacting lives.

As someone who knows what it feels like to struggle academically, deal with imposter syndrome and navigate a very confusing journey, I am committed to uplifting students of color as I normalize vulnerability and transparency about the hard journey of medical training. It is my hope that in sharing my experiences, I can make the journey just a bit easier for people who come after me. I’ve struggled academically in undergrad, withdrawing from Organic Chemistry (RIP). Yet, I overcame graduating Stanford with my senior year GPA being a 3.9. During my 2 gap years, I worked full time while going to school at night and studying for the MCAT. I rescheduled my USMLE Step 1 exam for more time to study and passed on the first attempt. This journey has not been easy for me, but I’ve truly been blessed because I serve a living God and He’s blessed me with people who have supported me thus far.

On my website, you will find content relevant to navigating both the pre med journey as well as the journey through medical school. I hope to this website helps demystify what can be an overwhelming and sometimes lonely journey.

While I’m not a premed advisor or here to replace the role of a premed advisor, I want to provide support, inspiration and knowledge to empower you to take ownership of your journey.

Seun fun fact: In my free time, you can find me doing all things creative - DIY projects, interior design, graphic design, video and photo editing or even hair/ make-up artistry.

 

Awards & Recognitions

  • Peer Reviewed

    1. Park JB, Rahmani B, Adebagbo OD, Chen A, Garvey SR, Escobar-Domingo MJ, Gettings M, Cauley RP. Impact of Sternal Notch-to-Nipple Distance and Resection Weight Asymmetry on Complication Rates and Patient Reported Outcomes in Reduction Mammaplasty. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2023 Nov 21. doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2023.11.030.

    2. Jia E, Morgenstern M, Barron S, Chen A, Garvey SR, Park JB, Rahmani B, Adebagbo OD, Nwokedi J, Chu L, Cauley RP. Sternal bone anatomy on preoperative imaging as an independent predictor of deep sternal dehiscence following median sternotomy. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2023 Nov 24;88:306-309. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.11.033. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38039720.

    3. Chen A, Garvey SR, Adebagbo O, Park J, Rahmani B, Chu L, Cauley RP. Novel use of interosseous absorbable mattress sutures for secondary sternal fixation: A case series. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2023 Dec;87:387-389. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.103. Epub 2023 Oct 20. PMID: 37939642.

    Chapters

    1. Garvey, S.R., Chen, A., Nanda, A.D., Park, J.B., Lara Rodriquez, F., Adebagbo, O.D., Lee, B.T., Cauley, R.P. (in press). Imaging in the Postoperative Period; In Textbook of Imaging for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Springer Nature Publishing

    1. Adebagbo O, Kumar R, Bharathi R, Marston A. Surgical Correction of Unilateral Soft Palate and Faucal Pillar Hypoplasia: A Systematic Review. Poster presented at: 13th International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery and Annual Meeting of American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ;2022 Oct 20-23;National Harbor, MD.

    2. Onwumbiko B, Hassanzadeh T, Adebagbo O.D., Onyeukwu J.O., Alexander P. Marston, A.P. Black and African American Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review. Poster presented at: Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting (COSM) Spring Meeting of American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS); May 3-4,2023; Boston, MA.

  • NIH T32 Fellowship @ Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute | Jul 2023 – present

    1. Howard, Jacqueline. “Only 5.7% of US doctors are Black, and experts warn the shortage harms public health.” CNN Health 2023 February 21. https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/21/health/black-doctors-shortage-us/index.html

    2. I’m a Black Woman on My Way to Becoming a Doctor Because I Never Gave Up

It’s About the Journey.

Here are some opportunities I’ve had to share my journey in various ways, through storying telling or key note address. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. I know my purpose is to inspire others through sharing my story.

Humble Beginnings

I went to a small charter school in Boston, MA. My high school was fairly new, our graduating class was 25 students. I utilized every opportunity throughout high school because I was determined to success and get into good colleges. I was featured in our local news on a segment regarding virtual learning.