Can any1 pls enlightn us on ''doctor of Pharmacy''?? (pharm. D)

Gud day sirs, It seems there are great ppl here who will enlighteen me on my course of study..

Due to d higher competition of Medicine and Surgery in Nigeria uni's. I was advise to choose Dentristry and denta surg thats its almost d sametin wit medicine. And after graduating 4rm dentristry, there is an 18 mnth course sum1 can do to obtain MBBS. Pls how true is these? And also can sum1 still go for specialist such as neurosurgeon,cardiology after dentristry? Pls help me b4 i made a decision. Thanks

1stUnique: Gud day sirs, It seems there are great ppl here who will enlighteen me on my course of study..

Due to d higher competition of Medicine and Surgery in Nigeria uni's. I was advise to choose Dentristry and denta surg thats its almost d sametin wit medicine. And after graduating 4rm dentristry, there is an 18 mnth course sum1 can do to obtain MBBS. Pls how true is these? And also can sum1 still go for specialist such as neurosurgeon,cardiology after dentristry? Pls help me b4 i made a decision. Thanks

No you can't specialise in neurosurgery, cardiology etc, with BDS(Bachelor of dental surgery). You are kind of restricted to specialties in dentisitry, like maxiliofacial surgery. I don't know the process involved in acquiring MBBS after BDS, but my advice is"don't got for Dentistry if you don't have passion for it", mind, you can still make it to medical school it all depends on your willingness.
NB: there is no shortcut to any place worth going.#peace.

charleymed: No you can't specialise in neurosurgery, cardiology etc, with BDS(Bachelor of dental surgery). You are kind of restricted to specialties in dentisitry, like maxiliofacial surgery. I don't know the process involved in acquiring MBBS after BDS, but my advice is"don't got for Dentistry if you don't have passion for it", mind, you can still make it to medical school it all depends on your willingness.
NB: there is no shortcut to any place worth going.#peace.

You wrote well CharleyMed.
If what you really want is MBBS, then go for MBBS. Don't settle for an alternative, you will never feel fulfilled.

1stUnique: Gud day sirs, It seems there are great ppl here who will enlighteen me on my course of study..

Due to d higher competition of Medicine and Surgery in Nigeria uni's. I was advise to choose Dentristry and denta surg thats its almost d sametin wit medicine. And after graduating 4rm dentristry, there is an 18 mnth course sum1 can do to obtain MBBS. Pls how true is these? And also can sum1 still go for specialist such as neurosurgeon,cardiology after dentristry? Pls help me b4 i made a decision. Thanks

To add to what CharleyMed wrote, you can't go for specialities like Cardio or Neuro with BDS. If you are really interested in BDs surgery, you can become a craniofacial surgeon, maxillofacial, also head and neck oncology, facial plastic surgery.. E.t.c.
You are only restricted to the Head and Neck region. So if the BDS surgical specialities above won't satisfy you, then I think you really should go for MBBS.

Concerning the 18 months thingy, it is actually 2 years(24 months), you will have to do some rotations from part 5 and part 6 again. Meaning if you follow that path, you will get your MBBS degree in 8 years I.e 6 yrs of BDS + 2 yrs of conversion. Mind you, your BDS degree will be withdrawn from you and you will only have the MBBS degree.

So you have to be sure of the path you really want to tow and the one that would suit you best and make you happy.

Best of luck bro!

@OP, concerning your choice between MBBS and Pharmacy, I think you should choose based on your strength.

If you aren't chemistry inclined or you don't love chemistry, DO NOT GO FOR PHARMACY! I have seen many students drop from the pharmacy programme all because they wanted medicine and didn't get it then opted for pharmacy thinking it would be easier.
I for one cannot study Pharmacy because I am not chemistry inclined.

And I have also seen people that can't cope in Med school drop-out too cos it's not just their thing.

So OP, you have to be sure of where your strength lies, if you go for something you are really good at then there is a high chance that you will be successful at it.

Thanks so much to every1 who clearify my question.. Its such a nice tin having u guys here. U re such a wonderful peeps. Love u all. @charleymed nd oluafolabi. I would love to knw u bros very well. Wount mind if i can get any of ur social network user id e.g whatsapp,facebook,2go,bbm.
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oluafolabi:

You wrote well CharleyMed.
If what you really want is MBBS, then go for MBBS. Don't settle for an alternative, you will never feel fulfilled.

kai!
This talk just dey sweet my belle.

GorgeousReney: Can any1 pls enlightn us on ''doctor of Pharmacy''?? (pharm. D)

lemme try nd clear dz. Pharm.D is a first degree curriculum Program just as B.Pharm is. Pharm.D program contains certain courses dt z required in certain employment criteria. In some schools in Nigeria,its a 5yrs incorporated course,Uniuyo z gearing toward Pharm.D wif a 6yrs Outline. Its serves as introductory to Masters,buh wifout Specialty! It's worthy to Note dt Pharm isn't a short cut to a Master degree in any Pharmaceutical Fields. U'll still need Masters in ur chosen fields. Certain Employers Specify Pharm.D holders because of what d want u to do.

B.Pharm...my degree!dz z Conventional Degree u have round. Wif dy normal curriculum. As far as I knw d salary grade z d same except for certain firm dt specifies. Note a Pharm Doctor z higher a Degree dan B.Pharm.

lomaxx:

Emedy, you've earned my respect. You most sincerely have. You have been a professional. You've made my day.

Seems you are in UUTH. I would love us to meet someday...and talk some more....probably over a few drinks .

And is your name by chance "Emediong". If it is, you have a namesake here. Bless!!!

Emediong z my nem oo. Nyc to meet u. Am a Lecturer,buh ryt nw in Benue state.had to pick a priv job since dz Strike. Hope to ce u when am in uyo.

1stUnique: Thanks so much to every1 who clearify my question.. Its such a nice tin having u guys here. U re such a wonderful peeps. Love u all. @charleymed nd oluafolabi. I would love to knw u bros very well. Wount mind if i can get any of ur social network user id e.g whatsapp,facebook,2go,bbm.
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you are welcome bro, 2go. Charly19945

Mr emedy sir,pls is it possible for one to get appointed as a lecturer with a uni and as a consultant with d teachin hospital,nt as an honorary consultant,thanks

charleymed: you are welcome bro, 2go. Charly19945

bro pls can i add u up also,am a ui medic,thanks

slord: bro pls can i add u up also,am a ui medic,thanks

Nice. It's ok.

charleymed: Nice. It's ok.

im grateful bro

emedy: lemme try nd clear dz. Pharm.D is a first degree curriculum Program just as B.Pharm is. Pharm.D program contains certain courses dt z required in certain employment criteria. In some schools in Nigeria,its a 5yrs incorporated course,Uniuyo z gearing toward Pharm.D wif a 6yrs Outline. Its serves as introductory to Masters,buh wifout Specialty! It's worthy to Note dt Pharm isn't a short cut to a Master degree in any Pharmaceutical Fields. U'll still need Masters in ur chosen fields. Certain Employers Specify Pharm.D holders because of what d want u to do.

B.Pharm...my degree!dz z Conventional Degree u have round. Wif dy normal curriculum. As far as I knw d salary grade z d same except for certain firm dt specifies. Note a Pharm Doctor z higher a Degree dan B.Pharm.

thankz a zillion!!!
Pls do u knw d list of unis dat offer it?

slord: Mr emedy sir,pls is it possible for one to get appointed as a lecturer with a uni and as a consultant with d teachin hospital,nt as an honorary consultant,thanks

well,while u get up the Career in a teachinq Hospital,u get up to d stage of a Consultant,u automatically hv a job as a Lecturer to Clinical Students. Yes!

GorgeousReney:
thankz a zillion!!!
Pls do u knw d list of unis dat offer it?

UNN...am sure. Jamb syllabus cud serve beta.

emedy: UNN...am sure. Jamb syllabus cud serve beta.

UNIBEN is the only school that offers Pharm.D Programe for now, hopefully more schools will join soon, i think my own UNIJOS is at the verge of doing that. Thank you sir.

charleymed: UNIBEN is the only school that offers Pharm.D Programe for now, hopefully more schools will join soon, i think my own UNIJOS is at the verge of doing that. Thank you sir.

dts correct.I cudnt hv agreed on less.

charleymed: UNIBEN is the only school that offers Pharm.D Programe for now, hopefully more schools will join soon, i think my own UNIJOS is at the verge of doing that. Thank you sir.

seems Madoona uni also buh OaU is on verge. The building would soon be completed.
I rep OAUrx, the best school in Africa, oya, bite me.
**tonguesOUT** :p:p

GorgeousReney:
thankz a zillion!!!
Pls do u knw d list of unis dat offer it?

Only UNIBEN

s!s! afrika:

seems Madoona uni also buh OaU is on verge. The building would soon be completed.
I rep OAUrx, the best school in Africa, oya, bite me.
**tonguesOUT** :p:p

Lol. I don't think modoona has a strong pharmacy programe, like i said some schools will soon join so your OAU might be among. I don't subscribe to that best "best school in Africa" 'best school in Nigeria" rants, that is why i won't bite you. I beleive that schools are just there to bring out the best in you, your success in life is not proportional to the school you attend, take Dr Ben carson as a case of study, he attended michigan state uni but better than Havard professors. So which ever school you are, just try and work on your inbuilt potential cos that is what really matters.
NB:Most of our schools here are just local champions, so we need to improve to become the best in the world, if we must be the best in anything.
#peace.

Hmmn....what about biochemist..h0w z d nature of their work and how are they paid.

charleymed: I beleive that schools are just there to bring out the best in you, your success in life is not proportional to the school you attend,

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Thankz @ y'all....

charleymed: Lol. I don't think modoona has a strong pharmacy programe, like i said some schools will soon join so your OAU might be among. I don't subscribe to that best "best school in Africa" 'best school in Nigeria" rants, that is why i won't bite you. I beleive that schools are just there to bring out the best in you, your success in life is not proportional to the school you attend, take Dr Ben carson as a case of study, he attended michigan state uni but better than Havard professors. So which ever school you are, just try and work on your inbuilt potential cos that is what really matters.
NB:Most of our schools here are just local champions, so we need to improve to become the best in the world, if we must be the best in anything.
#peace.

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Charlymed what have you been smoking drinking recently?

I need to recommend it to some folks in the Politics section.

lomaxx: Charlymed what have you been smoking drinking recently?

I need to recommend it to some folks in the Politics section.

lol. I think a bottle of Goskolo(local gin) will do....

Oh yeah, well said. Nice one but, ma school is still the best.
**shakesBumBumOuttaThread**
:p :p

charleymed: lol. I think a bottle of Goskolo(local gin) will do....

I was here thinking Alomomycin was the way.

lomaxx:


I was here thinking Alomomycin was the way.

haha. That's because you haven't tried GOSKOLOMYCIN yet....