Fellow
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Arthurine K. Zakama is a third-year Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and the founder of The A to Z Medical Excellence Scholarship. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts in Medicine, Health, and Society. She received her Doctor of Medicine from Duke University School of Medicine and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of California-San Francisco.
She has been recognized through various awards for her commitment to serving marginalized communities, medical student education, and providing equitable clinical care. Her academic interests include global maternal health, reproductive justice, health disparities that impact women of color, and mentorship emphasizing creating a more inclusive physician workforce. She enjoys hiking, exploring local eateries, and traveling in her free time. You can connect with her on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/arthurinezakama.