Dr Ukpeh

Biography

Dr Ukpeh is a Fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He holds certifications in Leadership and Finance, and serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and a Consulting Pediatrician, bringing decades of clinical and academic experience to his practice and teaching.

A dedicated member of the Canadian Pediatric Society, Dr Ukpeh has contributed to several of its key committees, including the Public Education Committee and the Self-Assessment Committee. He currently serves as an Assistant Editor for Pediatric and Child Health, Canada’s leading pediatric journal, and his work is widely published across both electronic and print media.

Recognition

• Certificate of Merit, Canadian Pediatric Society, for outstanding contributions to youth in his community.
• Prix d’Excellence nominee, 2015 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Specialist of the Year Award, representing British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

Beyond the clinic

Dr Ukpeh is a lifelong student of nature and an avid astronomy enthusiast. He studies The Grail Message, engaging deeply with life’s fundamental questions.

He is the author of Only Be Afraid of Standing Still – Practical Lessons from the Lives of Children, and is currently working on additional manuscripts. Passionate about Global Health, he is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence to improve health outcomes and overall well-being across the African continent.