Dr. Armika Collins

Rising Star of the Year

Dr. Armika Collins is a native of Cincinnati, OH. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from The Ohio State University, a Master's in Biomedical Sciences from The Commonwealth Medical College (now Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine) and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at the University of Cincinnati in 2024 and continued her training as a fellow in Addiction Medicine at Wright State University in 2025.

Dr. Collins notes her passion for medicine began as a young girl when she was hospitalized countless times for uncontrolled asthma. Initially wanting to be just like her African American pediatrician, Dr. Camille Crawford, Dr. Collins' desire to serve in medicine flourished as she learned about the inequities in medicine. With age, she realized many individuals in medically underserved communities suffered from preventable medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. She set out to become part of the solution in addressing health disparities. During her journey to become a physician, she served as a mentor for many young minoritized aspiring physicians, volunteered numerous hours at community-facing health events, chartered a Student National Medical Association chapter, and provided primary care in Guatemala.

In addition to practicing medicine, she has a special interest in physician well-being and completed the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) certificate for Leading Physician Well-being program. She plans to be a wellness champion at her new organization and prevent other physicians from experiencing burnout.  

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Collins enjoys spending the holidays with family, hanging out with her husband, Tai, traveling and crafting. She's also been known to participate in random adventures like skydiving and spelunking.

Dr. Collins is very excited to start her new role as a faculty member at TriHealth's family medicine residency program where she'll be able to use her skills in family and addiction medicine while fulfilling her mission of practicing in an underserved area. Overall, she understands representation in medicine means better healthcare outcomes, rather it's one more patient being heard or another young adult pursuing their dream of also becoming a physician.