Ima Ebong

Dr. Ima Ebong is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, and Vice Chair for Community Advancement at the University of Kentucky's Department of Neurology. She specializes in epilepsy and neuromuscular disorders, providing clinical care at the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute. Her roles include leadership in diversity initiatives, such as participating in the American Academy of Neurology's Diversity Leadership Program (2019) and founding the UK Minority Education Development (UKMED) program to recruit underrepresented students to medicine.

• Education: Bachelor's & Master's in Biomedical Engineering/Bioengineering (Georgia Tech), MD (UK College of Medicine), Neurology Residency and Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship (Jackson Memorial Hospital).
• Certifications: Diplomate in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

Her clinical interests span focal/general epilepsy, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, neuropathies, myopathies, and electrodiagnostics. She advocates for healthcare equity, mentoring students, and fostering diversity in medicine. Dr. Ebong balances clinical practice, leadership, and community engagement, emphasizing holistic patient care that addresses physical and psychological well-being.