A young, rural Central Arkansas doctor is being recognized by the Pulaski County Medical Society for her anti-bullying efforts and advocating for the mental health of physicians and medical students.
Ally Eruemulor, MD, 39, was given the 2023 Young Physicians Award by the Pulaski County Medical Society for her mental health and minority activism. In addition, she’s been described as an integral part of her community and her clinic, CHI St. Vincent Primary Care-Scott.
Originally from Nigeria, she says she experienced bullying and harassment in residency in Arkansas. That’s why she created Physicians Keepers, where she speaks publicly and educates medical students about mental health and anti-bullying.
“As physicians, we just don’t talk about it, no one wants to ruffle any feathers,” she said. “It’s already a rough profession on its own and we don’t offer room to express emotions. We need to be mindful of how we treat each other and how we talk to each other.”