- MD
- FRCSC
- MPH (Havard)
Dr. Oluwatomilayo Tito Daodu
Dr. Tito Daodu is a Pediatric Surgeon at Alberta Children’s Hospital and in 2020, she became the first Black female pediatric surgeon in Canada.
$1M+
Research Funding Secured
27+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
2020
Historic First in Canada
15+
Years of Community Service
- About
Working with Purpose.
Leading with Equity.
Born in Nigeria and raised in Winnipeg, Dr. Daodu is a pediatric surgeon committed to advancing equity in healthcare.
She holds an MPH from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and a Graduate Certificate in Global Surgical Care from UBC. Her research examines how race, geography, and systemic barriers affect surgical outcomes for underserved communities.
She serves as Assistant Dean of the Precision Equity and Social Justice Office at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary,
Work With Dr. Tito
Consulting
Equity, Leadership & Health Systems Consulting
Dr. Daodu partners with institutions and organizations seeking to embed equity into policy, leadership, education, and healthcare delivery. Through advisory sessions and strategic consulting, she helps teams address systemic barriers, strengthen inclusive leadership, and design policies that improve outcomes for underserved communities.
Speaking
Keynote Speaking & Conference Engagements
Dr. Tito Daodu delivers powerful keynote talks and panel presentations on health equity, anti-racism in medicine, inclusive leadership, and access to care. Drawing from her experience as Canada’s first Black female pediatric surgeon and a leading researcher in equity-driven healthcare, she engages audiences across universities, medical institutions, conferences, and global forums.
Mentorship
Youth & Community Impact Programs
With over a decade of experience working with youth organizations and mentorship initiatives, Dr. Daodu supports programs that inspire young people, especially those from underserved backgrounds to pursue leadership, education, and careers in healthcare.
- Honours & Awards
Recognition for a
Life’s Work
From national research prizes to cultural recognition, Dr. Daodu’s impact has been acknowledged across medicine, academia, and the broader community.
2024
CIHR Rising Star Early Career Award — Health Services & Policy Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
2024
Gold Star Teaching Award & Award of Excellence in Clinical Teaching
University of Calgary — UME & PGME
2023
Preclerkship Teaching Award
Medical Students Association, University of Calgary
2021
APSA Recognition — First Black Woman Pediatric Surgeon in Canada
American Pediatric Surgical Association — Black History Month
2019
CAPS Annual Scientific Meeting Award for Innovation
Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
2015
Robin McLeod Podium Award
Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
2015
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
University of Manitoba
Testimonials
- Connect
"If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
Whether you’re a patient family, a fellow clinician, a researcher, a journalist, or a conference organizer — Dr. Daodu welcomes the conversation.