Full Name
Oke-Oghene Philomena Akpoveso
Position
Lecturer
Institution
University of Leicester
Bio
Dr. Oke-Oghene Philomena Akpoveso is a Lecturer in Medical Education with the University of Leicester–Chongqing Medical University joint medical education programme. With a background in Pharmacology (PhD) and a Master’s in Education, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to teaching and curriculum development in medical education.

Dr. Akpoveso contributes to global scholarship through her role as an Associate Investigator on the AMEE–MERC award, 2025, and the successful completion of a project under the IAMSE Fellowship in Medical Education. Her work is informed by a strong interest in culturally responsive teaching and student-centered learning practices.

Originally from Nigeria, she speaks English and Igbo and values respect for cultural diversity in education. Outside of academia, she enjoys walking in nature.