Survival tips, pathways, and career guides after medical school for post-graduate medical students and paramedics
In this post, I will be sharing the best tips on how to prepare for housemanship based on my own personal experience. The time between when you finish medical school and when you start medical housemanship is very special in the life of every medical graduate. Expectations from friends, family, and even yourself begin to … Read more
Human anatomy is a broad field of study, it’s among the core foundations of medicine. In addition to the importance of the study of Anatomy in medical science. Advancement in technology and research has attracted lots of subfields under anatomy. And this has opened more jobs for anatomy graduates. So people with a background in … Read more
Medical House officers are doctors who just graduated from medical school and are currently undergoing their one-year mandatory training program in a hospital approved and licensed by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for their permanent license. When medical students graduate from medical school in Nigeria, what they get is just a temporary … Read more
If you are a health worker looking forward to migrate to an English-speaking country to further your education or continue health practice, then you must have a certification from a licensed English testing organization to prove your proficiency in the language. If you have reached that crossroad where you get to choose the best English … Read more
Getting a perfect gift for a medical resident or a loved one in medical school is one of the best ways of appreciating their efforts to become a medical doctor. Of course, the stress and countless numbers of sleepless nights are worth getting them a special gift. And occasionally, getting them a gift can even … Read more
Contrary to the opinions held by a good number of persons, general surgeries are not all surgeries and general surgeons are not doctors who can perform all the surgeries albeit with the vast training and knowledge they acquire. In this post, we will be answering the following questions to help you understand the roles of … Read more
If you are observant enough, you should have observed the current trends among Medical Students and young doctors on social channels. You must have heard people using the jargon; “Japa plans”, and the rest; based on their plans to leave the country as soon as they see an opportunity. Could there still be some hope … Read more
Can doctors have tattoos? I bumped into this question when I was scrolling through a space on Quora some days ago from a medic; In fact, he already had a tattoo on his forearm and was worried if his medical career is over. Although this topic can be controversial depending on your culture and belief, … Read more
I haven’t Met My Expectations in Medical School Dr. Gaby – Nigerian Doctor in Esuth Parklane The Society’s Perception of the Medical Profession in Nigeria Getting admission to Nigerian medical school is one of the greatest dreams of pre-degree students in countries like Nigeria. The Medical Profession is one that is greatly envied by society … Read more
The diagnostic medical imaging field is a very lucrative area of specialization. With the increasing demand for more specialists in the field of medicine, it’s not surprising that there are many options to choose from when deciding on a career pathway. The field of radiological science alone has professions such as radiologist, sonographer, mammographer, and nuclear medicine technologist. … Read more
Doctors are under-appreciated heroes. Right from the first day of their journey into medical school, they pass through so much stress that you can never conceive till you walk in their shoes. Generally, doctors don’t usually expect gifts from anyone, so it will be a big surprise for them if you get them one. So … Read more
Medical school is intense, and it prepares you for a variety of careers. Students enter medical school with different strengths and weaknesses, personality types, and interests. And after the training in medical school, there are many medical and surgical specialties to choose from. This particular post covers the specialties of medicine. Another post on this … Read more
Being a health professional is not easy, worse is being an entrepreneur at the same time. Medical entrepreneurs are those medical students, health workers, and professionals who work extra hard to be financially free. But there are a few business ideas for doctors and health workers and this is because of the busy nature of … Read more
In this post we will be comparing PLAB VS USMLE VS AMC and MCC, and you will be finding out three reasons why Nigerian doctors choose PLAB over other career pathways. There are dozens of career pathways available for Nigerian doctors who would like to practice overseas. But among all others, Nigerian Doctors write PLAB … Read more
How I passed the PLAB 1 exam is an interview with Dr. Usman Zahid, He is one of those great minds in the Medical profession whose hard work has been paying off seriously for the past few years after his graduation from the Medical school. A few days ago he posted on his Twitter page … Read more
The first few months after medical school generates various feelings for different medical students who are just about to graduate. It could come with lots of tension, fear, and expectations for different persons. But one thing that is common for every medical student in this phase is the question; ‘What Next?’. What are the opportunities … Read more
Suppose you just recently graduated from medical school. In that case, the next step is to secure a position for your medical housemanship (house job) in total fulfillment of your training in medical school. Getting placement for medical housemanship can be competitive in some places. So to get ahead of other applicants, you need to … Read more
Yes! Doctors get depressed too, as well as other health workers. But rarely do people recognize that even the therapist needs therapy. Dr. Wilfred could comfortably say for certain, without an inkling of doubt, that he was living his best life. He was just 25 and feeling so accomplished with himself, particularly because of the … Read more
Specialties in surgery are diverse and versatile. Surgery is an applied science where specially trained doctors use instruments, knowledge, and techniques to diagnose and treat conditions that affect the body. Becoming a surgeon is a long and difficult process. The specialties of surgery also determine the intensity and length of your training. For instance, a … Read more
How we think, feel, and act are vital components of the human biopsychological profile. The larger population of people are much more concerned about the physical effects and consequences of their actions but only a few care well enough to go to the root by finding out the actual cause of the effect. This is … Read more
