Dr. Obafemi Ayantuga B.Sc., D. Phil., MBBChir., SFHM,. FACP., MPH was the Medical Director of Hospitalist services at the Fairview Medical group in Minnesota, U.S.A.
He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Bio Chemistry from London University in 1986 and then proceeded to Oxford University to pursue his Ph.D in Organic Chemistry. At Oxford University, Dr. Ayantuga was able to complete his thesis in an impressive time period of just under 3 years and at a fairly young age of 23 years. During his research at Oxford, he developed a molecular cell and was awarded the coveted Bishop Frazer prize for Excellence in research in Organic Chemistry by the University of Oxford.
Obafemi Ayantuga’s quest for learning was not to end there. He decided to go on to medical school and graduated a few years later from Cambridge University with a MBBChir. in 1994. There, he received the John and Margaret Henderson memorial prize in Medicine. He worked as a Senior house officer in a couple of UK hospitals before leaving for the U.S.A to continue his career where he was an Internal Medicine Resident at the University of Minnesota Medical school.
Dr. Ayantuga worked at the Kanabec hospital in Mora, Minnesota for a few years and at the time of his death, was working at the Fairview Southdale Hospital group, having been appointed Medical Director there in 2010.
He had many years of experience in Professional Medical leadership and has served on various committees ranging from Patient care, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Medical Group Practice to Hospital Trauma care, to name but a few.
He belonged to several professional affiliations such as the American College of Physicians, The society of Hospital Medicine, The American college of Physician Executives and the American Public Health Association.
Dr. Ayantuga garnered a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years in the Medical and Research fields and became one of the 47 Senior Fellows in Hospital Medicine(SFHM) in the U.S.A in the elite class of 2014. He continued until his death, to demonstrate dedication to quality and process involvement, illustrating commitment to active engagement in lifelong learning.
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You are resting in Peace in a much better place. Keep resting my beloved one and only brother. We will meet again by God’s Grace . Amen.
I love and miss your wisdom and counsel very much.
Xxx God bless
May you continue to rest in peace. Amen.May time continue to heal the searing pain still felt by your sisters and those closest to you.
Its so painful coming to this page always. I have avoided it all day. You have been on my mind every minute. Songs that remind me of you popping up on the radio... memories. sweet and cherished memories. You are missed by so many people. You are loved Femi. Beloved Femi. Be at peace; laugh the way you used to always. I thought that time would heal quickly but it really hasn't. The course just changed and you aren't there. 3 years today. I have no words to describe the void. Rest in peace my beloved brother. Rest in perfect peace xox
Dearest Femi -- I think of you often. My daughter has never seen me cry until the day I heard you had passed. I still cannot believe you have gone even though I was at your funeral. Continue to rest in peace dear friend. Continue to rest in peace. Amen #ForeverMissed
Today you would have turned 52. I would have called you at midnight so I am writing to you to wish you peace. To tell you how so much I miss you. That a day doesn't pass where I don't think about you. That I get scared to come to this site because of its reality.
But today I must come and tell you there is forever a special place for you in my heart.
Sleep well Femi. God loves you xox
its always so painful coming to this site because it reminds me of the reality....such a painful reality still.
Femi I miss you everyday. I have thought about that day 2 years ago over and over in my head.
Life has changed forever. It can never be complete. one half missing. I miss you Femi. I miss you so much.
continue to rest in peace Femi. Forever in the most special place in my heart. I love you xox
Your memory is of a truth - blessed!
Remain rested in the bosom of your God and Creator…
And may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the sweet fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with Bolajoko, Busola, Lola, their families and with all who knew you… Amen.
Amen
The Lord loves you more. Amen. Keep resting xxx
Rest in perfect peace!
Beloved Femi. I wish you were here today, but you are not. The only consolation is that you are in a more beautiful place. At peace. No pain, no grief, no sorrow. Just resting in peace.
I miss you too much my dearest brother. You are irreplaceable.
Continue to rest in God's bosom.
You are so loved.
2016 marked the first full year without you. It felt empty, its very difficult to describe. As we enter another year, it becomes more apparent that you are not coming back.
I wish you peace where you are. I wish you God's eternal love this year and through eternity. I feel that you are happy. It is us who still mourn. I know you don't wish to cause us pain or heart ache, I will make more of an effort this year is what I promise.
I have so much I would like to share with you. I miss you more than my heart could ever imagine.
Be at peace my beloved brother. I will love you forever.
You are resting,and may our Lord's light continue to shine on you,daddy and nonny. Amen.
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Your beautiful daughter Ajoke is one today. What a blessing she is to us all and for your legacy. A really smart and kind, loving little girl full of character. She smiles like you and is ever so inquisitive. I know you are smiling down from heaven watching over her. You live on in our hearts and thank you so much for ensuring you left your legacy. Your daughter will live up to your name and will know all about her father with pride. God bless you my beloved brother.
I love you forever.
BJ xo
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To a fellow kingsman, I leave a tribute even though i am much younger than you and did not not meet you in KC and never met you in this life. I have been amazed by your academic profile and initmidating CV. You make us all feel like mere mortals. I am sure you carried yourself with humility and dignity going by the tributes I have read. You have left this world to early. At a time Nigeria needs men like you of sound intelligence and dignity. You are one of the the best and the brightest and I weep in anguish that your working experience hadn't impacted in Nigeria at this opportune time. By taking a last degree in Public Health maybe you were anticipating a return to Nigeria to advise government! Ah Ah sun re O omoluabi. We love you but Jesus loves you more.
Femi I can't believe you are not with us anymore
Femi I find it difficult to embrace the news.
I remember nearly 40 years ago in sunny fields when you & I excelled soo much in maths. You will come first mostly, I mostly 2nd & there was 1 more person, whom I tacked with. We were so young. You were also so handsome & gentle. And we also lived next to each other & your sisters were lovely .Lola used to be my school mother in MG. How could you leave your so sudden without no notice. Sun re o. You will be greatly remembered o. Your legacy of excelling & hard work will live on. Lola, Busola, Bola & the rest of the family sorry o.May God uphold strengthen & sustain you all
I remember the summer, 2013, when i sat in your living room in Lagos as I prepared to leave for the US to do my MPH. Although it was the first and only meeting with you through Pamela, I felt comfortable sharing my concerns about relocating and you listened patiently. Thank you once again. You even shared that you would like to do an MPH despite your other degrees. I am glad you finally completed your MPH as you desired.
On the 29th of July, as I planned to call you to say, 'Doc, I'm rounding up my MPH and also passed my board exams', a call came from Pamela about your transition......
May your transition open new chapters in the lives of all that came across you especially your family.
I hope to meet you in heaven someday.