Hometown: Ogun State, Nigeria/Vancouver, B.C.
Program: Vancouver Fraser Medical Program
Year in Program: 3
What inspired you to pursue your program?
From a young age and through my lived experiences, I have always believed that health is a crucial determinant of a good life, much like how poverty significantly impacts well-being. Consequently, I have felt that by addressing someone’s health concerns, I can help them manage at least one factor impacting their ability to live a fulfilling life. Medicine provides me with the ability to do just that.
Why did you choose UBC?
I have lived in Vancouver since I immigrated from Nigeria nine years ago. Over the years I’ve been here, I’ve come to make lifelong friends, met my partner, and I’ve had dear family members also move close by. While I’ve had the opportunity to visit a few other cities in Canada, Vancouver will always be home to me. I went to UBC for my undergraduate degree and felt very supported throughout the entire process. I couldn’t imagine pursuing my medical training anywhere else!
What are you most looking forward to this year?
This year I will be going through my clinical rotations. I’m really looking forward to seeing and doing a lot of what we have learned from lectures in the clinic and hospital setting. Most of all, I’m looking forward to interacting with patients, being a useful member of their care team and supporting them in their times of need.