As a medical student, Fatunbi has been very active on campus, holding chapter leadership positions for both the American Medical Association and Student National Medical Association. She also works within her local community as an advocate for homeless and displaced citizens through the student-run free health clinic at Prevention Point Philadelphia. In 2016, Fatunbi founded the Pediatric Pal Navigator Program (PPN), a health navigator program that identifies and supports children who have not received recommended vaccines and/or those affected by significant social determinants of health. In fall 2017, PPN will be implemented into the curriculum at Drexel University College of Medicine as part of the Longitudinal Community Care Practicum.

The AMA Foundation’s Excellence in Medicine Awards program recognizes physicians who exemplify the highest values of volunteerism, community engagement, leadership and dedication to the care of underserved populations. The 2017 Excellence in Medicine program is made possible in part through the continued generous support of Pfizer, PhRMA and Novo Nordisk.

The Minority Scholars Award program not only encourages diversity in medicine and alleviates debt, but also acknowledges the commitment to the elimination of health care disparities, outstanding academic achievements, leadership activities and community involvement.