Umaru Barrie, MD, PhD
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Young black males could do anything. If you just give us a shot • ✊🏾 • MD-PhD UT Southwestern • Neurosurgery PGY1 NYU Langone • Refugee • 🇬🇳 🇸🇱 • NY • 🌍
Dallas, TX
Joined August 2016
When people ask: how difficult was your path? Remember, Just 22 years ago, I came to America I didn't know a word of English First generation Figuring out everything alone Now to get both MD & PhD The highest degrees Then go for neurosurgery I am blessed 🙏🏾 #MedTwitter #MDPhD
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Excited for what’s ahead for both of our NYU and Sierra Leone Neurosurgery Research groups! Grateful for the collaboration, dedication, and shared vision as we work to advance neurosurgical research and improve patient outcomes across borders. Looking forward to the next steps!
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An honor to speak with 10th and 11th graders at Pelham Lab High School today in the Bronx, NY. Diversity, equity & inclusion are built by giving every student the tools to dream & achieve. Thank you to Principal Wagner, Ms. Buena, @UpliftCommunities for creating this opportunity.
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RT @JK_Fagan: James McCune Smith (1813–1865) was the first Black American to earn a medical degree (1837, University of Glasgow). He shatte…
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Thank you to MCSM, Girls Who Code, and HOSA club for inviting me back to my high school after 16 years! It was an honor to share my journey, reflect on how MCSM shaped my path, and inspire students to pursue careers in STEM. Grateful for my community ❤️ #AkidfromHarlem
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After 16 years, I return to my high school, MCSM—this time, not as a student, but as a mentor. Walking those halls brought back memories of struggle, resilience, and hope. Now, I stand before students who are where I once was, reminding them that their dreams are within reach.
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RT @WomenInNSGY: Join Dr. Hayden & Dr. Bi as they share insights on becoming neurosurgeon scientists. Learn how to overcome challenges & th…
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Thankful for the opportunity to speak at Union Square Academy for Health Sciences in Manhattan, NY! Grateful for the 75–80 amazing students and the dedicated teachers shaping the future. @UpliftCommunities, thank you for making a difference. One conversation can change a life!
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One of the highlights of my trip to Trinidad was touring the University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences at St. Augustine. Grateful to Khalil and Odesanya for showing me the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex and sharing the history of medicine in the country!
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Live from Trinidad & the energy is unreal. From doubles to soca blasting everywhere, this place is pure vibes. The beaches, the food, the people—every moment is a celebration. No better way to experience a country than with good friends, good music & nonstop adventure.
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Scenes from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 —a place where rainforest trails lead to hidden waterfalls, beaches glow under the sun, and the sea sparkles with life. From the peaks of the Northern Range to the calm waters of Down D’ Islands, nature’s beauty is everywhere.
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RT @BarackObama: From our earliest days, Black history has always been American history – and Black folks have profoundly shaped our Americ…
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Vacation continues in paradise—next stop: Trinidad and Tobago! 🇹🇹 Sun, sea, and adventure with friends as we explore the islands, soak up the culture, and enjoy every moment.
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I’m honored to share my story—one that I hope inspires others to keep pushing forward, no matter where they start. Thank you Monica Morales (@monicamoralestv) from Pix11 (@PIX11News) for the feature: #Medtwitter #Neurosurgery #GivingBack #Refugee #Medicine #Dream
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I had an incredible time interviewing w/ 7-time Emmy Award winner Monica Morales(@monicamoralestv), sharing my journey as an immigrant in NYC, a @BellevueHosp patient & now a neurosurgery resident at the hospital. Tune in to @PIX11News NY tonight at 5:45 PM & 6:45 PM to watch!
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Explore the current state of radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery for CNS lesions across Africa in our latest systematic review. Learn about treatment gaps, trends & the need for collaboration to improve access and outcomes. Dive into the findings:
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RT @SalahGAoun: Join us for our Technology in Spine symposium! This year's Bass symposium aims to showcase advances in spine surgery techni…
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Grateful to NewComm for the opportunity to serve as a guest panelist alongside amazing professionals in law, travel, government, finance, international relations, and aerospace. Special thanks to CEO Chidi and entire NewComm staff for the warm welcome and seamless organization.
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Honored to serve as panelist at NewComm’s New Year Brunch in the Bronx, NY. Amazing speaking with high school students, many dreaming of careers in healthcare & science. For some, I was the first Black physician they’d ever seen. Representation matters—seeing is believing.
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