Folusho Ogunfiditimi, DM, MPH, PA-C, DFAAPA, has made significant contributions to the PA profession in a variety of ways. His career as an advanced practice provider (APP) leader has resulted in many examples of improved enterprise APP strategy, workforce optimization, clinical integration, and governance across complex, multi-site health systems. He has served the PA profession as President of the Board of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), serving as a national executive voice on team-based care, Medicare payment policy, workforce sustainability, and advanced practice utilization.
Ogunfiditimi’s parents emigrated to the United States in the 1960s, where he was born. His father moved to Nigeria for work, so much of Ogunfiditimi’ s childhood was spent there. While living in Nigeria, he was exposed to the country’s stark poverty. When he contracted typhoid fever, he experienced firsthand the challenges of acquiring quality healthcare in an area so underserved. It shaped his perspective on life and influenced his career decisions.
After returning to the United States in 1989, Ogunfiditimi joined the Army. While serving as a medic, his mentor, who was a PA, taught him about the profession. After leaving the service, Ogunfiditimi earned a Bachelor of Science in PA Studies from Howard University in 1998. In addition to practicing clinically, he wanted to play a greater role in healthcare leadership. This prompted him to gain a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Medical College of Ohio in 2001 and his Doctor of Management (DM), Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix in 2013.
Ogunfiditimi has practiced clinically in urology, surgery, and emergency management in Ohio, Georgia, and Michigan. He served as the manager of Mid-Level providers at Hery Ford Health System (HFHS)in Michigan from 2005 – 2012. He was the first PA appointed to a permanent seat on the HFHS Board of Governors. In 2013, he accepted a leadership role as advanced practice providers (APP) director at Detroit Medical Center (Tenet Health). He quickly moved through the leadership ranks at Detroit Medical Center, first serving as administrative director of Adult Clinical Services & Advanced Practice Providers (2016-2018), and then as associate administrator of their Cardiovascular Institute (2018-2019). At Detroit Medical Center, Ogunfiditimi accomplished a great deal, including building governance structures, practice models, and utilization standards, resulting in increased access and revenue. He set up the first Co-Management Agreements between Detroit Receiving Hospitals and Harper Hutzel Hospital and 52 Internal Medicine Physicians and created a new entity with a fair market value of $ 1 million based on achieving CMS-based Quality Metrics.
Ogunfiditimi then joined Florida Health Care Plans (FHCP) as the administrator of practice management and the senior APP leader (2019 –2025). In that role, he provided enterprise oversight of 32 outpatient and ambulatory sites (primary care, cardiology, behavioral health, multispecialty clinics, urgent care, dental, and ASC), serving 103,000+ members. His efforts led to improved APP integration and utilization across service lines. He served as the chair of the COVID Taskforce for FHCP during the pandemic years. Ogunfiditimi moved in 2026 to his current position as administrative leader of APPs at Montage Medical Group in Monterey, CA. There, he provides leadership for seven multispecialty departments, including family practice and cardiology, on the use of APPs. He successfully implemented practice models, productivity standards, quality-linked compensation, and innovative utilization strategies for APPs. His efforts increased APP recruitment and retention. Ogunfiditimi also continues to work clinically as a Urology PA at Montage Medical Group.
In 2020, Ogunfiditimi joined Butler University’s Doctor of Medical Science Program as adjunct faculty. There, he teaches healthcare economics, APP productivity, value-based reimbursement, and delivery system optimization.
Ogunfiditimi’s volunteer service with the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) began in 2016, when he represented the organization at the American Medical Association’s Relative Value Updates Committee (RUC) Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee (HCPAC) Review Board, which advises on how to value a health professional’s work to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. He remained as AAPA’s representative to the committee until 2021. In 2023, Ogunfiditimi served as AAPA President & Chair of the Board of Directors. During his time as president, the AAPA launched several key advocacy initiatives with him as chief spokesperson: 1) Continued a national advocacy and policy strategy affecting payment, scope, and workforce; 2) Launched the “3 Ps” strategic framework (Patients, Practice, Profession); 3) Directed a 20-market national media tour elevating APP value and trust.
In 2024, Ogunfiditimi founded his podcast Vitals and Voices. He hosts this national healthcare leadership and policy platform, which is focused on workforce optimization, value-based care, payment reform, team-based models, and the evolving role of APPs. The podcast engages senior healthcare executives, policymakers, and clinical leaders. The link to his podcast is https://substack.com/@folushoogunfiditimi372234?utm_source=user-menu
Ogunfiditimi has written on topics such as childhood obesity, mentorship, and issues affecting the PA profession. To visit Dr. Ogunfiditimi’s Google Scholar Profile for a list of his publications, please click here. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=H_zt8WcAAAAJ
Ogunfiditimi has earned several awards, including the Distinguished Fellow of the AAPA, DMC-Harper University Hospital; GEM “Going the Extra Mile” Award, Most Engaged Employee; DMC- Harper University Hospital, U. S. Army; Army Commendation Medal, Darnell Army Community Hospital; Commander’s Commendation Coin and the Charles Thompson Award – Howard University Physician Assistant Program to name a few.
Ogunfiditimi hobbies include running, golfing, and hiking. In addition, he savors time spent with his wife reading, traveling, cooking, and enjoying a good glass of wine.
Acknowledgments: This biography was prepared by Bill Kohlhepp with the assistance of Dr. Ogunfiditimi. It was submitted to the Society in September 2026. Photographs are courtesy of Dr. Ogunfiditimi.
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