Meet Dr Denise Asafu-Adjei, First Black Woman To Finish a Urology Residency at Columbia University
- A Ghanaian woman has made the country proud by becoming the first black woman to complete a Urology Residency at the University of Columbia
- Dr Denise A Asafu-Adjei, born to Ghanaian parents and raised in the Bronx, grew up with big dreams and a deep desire to help others
- Her great feat was announced on X by The Asante Nation, with many Ghanaians praising her in the comments section
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Dr Denise A. Asafu-Adjei, MD, MPH, a proud Asante woman of Ghanaian heritage, has become the first Black woman to complete a residency in Urology at Columbia University in New York.
Her feat was announced on X by @TheAsanteNation on June 5, 2025. Born to Ghanaian parents and raised in the Bronx, Denise grew up with big dreams and a deep desire to help others.
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She knew from a young age that she wanted to become a doctor, not only to heal but to inspire others.
Currently, Dr. Asafu-Adjei serves as an Assistant Professor of Urology and Medical Director of Male Reproductive Medicine at the University of Chicago Medical Centre, where she leads efforts in men’s health, fertility, and reproductive equity.
Dr Asafu-Adjei's educational journey
Her academic journey is equally inspiring. She earned her Doctor of Medicine credentials from the University of Michigan Medical School, followed by a Master of Public Health from Harvard University.
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She later became the first woman to complete an andrology fellowship at UCLA, further solidifying her role as a pioneer in male reproductive medicine.
The Asante Nation, along with many supporters from around the globe, celebrated her achievement with pride, honouring her not just for the barriers she’s broken, but for the example she sets for future generations.
See the post of Dr Denise Asafu-Adjei's academic feat below:
Dr Denise's Columbia University residency stirs reactions
Netizens who saw the post of Dr Denise's inspiring feat were impressed and expressed their views in the comments section of the now-viral post.
Social media users congratulated and urged her to keep breaking barriers, mentor the next generation, and continue shining a light for others to follow.
@Iamdebbie86 wrote:
"Wow!! This no be small oo. Beauty with brains paaa. Charley, I dey feel you! Congratulations Dr. Gye wo two!"
@oldboy_charles wrote:
"Big ups! You're a great inspiration to many Ghanaians, especially young women. Keep it up! Ghanaians and Ashantis are proud of you!"
AsuTech girl becomes first female SRC president
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that an 18-year-old SHS girl, Grace Morkporkpor Kwametse, made history as the first female SRC president of AsuTech.
Grace Morkporkpor Kwametse etched her name in the history books by emerging victorious in the keenly contested SRC election of her school in June 2024, seeing off competition from her male contenders.
A video on social media captured the swearing-in ceremony of Grace, where she took her oath of office. Mr Suleman Dadzie, the school counsellor and dean of students at AsuTech, described Grace's election feat as inspirational in a conversation with YEN.com.gh.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
