Author Archives: Eche Ezeanolue

UK’s General Medical Council Rejects Degrees from Some Nigerian Universities

Like a significant number of my classmates, I moved to the United States after graduating from University of Nigeria. I never felt unprepared during both my residency and fellowship training. I felt I had a good clinical experience while acknowledging … Continue reading

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LUTH to boost medical tourism: Lessons from Colleagues Who have Gone Home

Since I left Nigeria after completing medical school, I have been back several times and have been in contact with my school mates both inside and outside Nigeria. I have been involved in both soft and heated discussions on the … Continue reading

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The Abuja Medical School

It was really sad for me to hear that there are now 3 classes of medical students (class A, B, C) waiting to take their first professional MBBS exam at the University of Abuja. While this university is still admitting … Continue reading

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Ted Turner – What Really Happened?

I was excited to read the story below about Ted Turner’s support for the fight against polio in Nigeria. I thought it would be a good discussion since Nigeria remains one of few countries with wild cases of polio. I … Continue reading

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