₦airaland Forum

She's beautiful..

Seems there are more beautiful women in basketball than there are in football

aikyg:
I beg to differ. Podiatric physicians are recognized as physicians, just like dentists and eye doctors. They are also qualified to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions affecting the lower extremity through medical and surgical means. Saying that she is not a doctor is a bit strange.

She is inspiring. We need more women like this as role models.

Thank you. She is a doctor.

When women say they become fat after child birth and can't lose weight, you just wonder.This is a woman that just had a child and is very athletic.Consisitency and self discipline is key for a better health and longevity.

Yemmysworld91:
What's the meaning of dpm? ... You said they ain't doctors. But what's the meaning of dpm.. No vex. I want to learn. If the d in dpm means doctor why can't we refer to them as a dee and they have almost the same years of studying and it's also a second degree like mbbs is in the USA. Explain, i want to learn

Read well, I said medical Doctors not just doctors

VaginaAcademic:
Those up there underrating her that she's not a doctor na God of jealousy and hate go punish una nonsense

Even Chatpgt says she is not a medical doctor so...
I love and support her nonetheless

Mabuggi88:
Congratulations to her and the whole of D'tigress team, it's not easy managing two careers at the same time nursing a baby.

However, Podiatrists are not medical Doctors, only MBBS/MBBCH, MD and BDS are qualified medical Doctors. Those with DPM can diagnose and treat medical cases of the feet and Ankles but do not qualify as medical Doctors

If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?


Dreambeat

Not just female basketball team but Super Falcons as well...!

I noticed there are lots of career minded ladies in sports who devote part of their lives and times to pursue other noble professions.

Mabuggi88:
Read well, I said medical Doctors not just doctors

what is the difference?

Dreambeat:
Thank you for this clarification, a lot of people just throw up the term 'medical doctor' recklessly

ok...who then is a medical doctor?

lexy2014:
If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?


Dreambeat

Lol... Nigerian medical doctors have to be the most territorial among medical professionals on Earth.

Don't just bother your head arguing with that fellow.

One even expressed serious annoyance towards Ph.D holders and professors who are also addressed by the term "Dr".


Doctors abroad are less concerned about such trivial things... Those ones are okay to even be addressed solely as "Physicians".

CorperKola:
Even Chatpgt says she is not a medical doctor so...
I love and support her nonetheless

who then is a medical doctor?

robosky02:
Nigerian 🇳🇬 Coaches Making Us Proud.
🔹 Justine Madugu – Head Coach, Super Falcons
🔹 Rena Wakama – Head Coach, D’Tigress

All we need is the right atmosphere for our local talents to thrive, world-class facilities, proper maintenance, and consistent support.

Nigeria will be unstoppable in global sports.

Above all is the RAW DETERMINATION to win which the girls displayed in their match especially against Senegal.

Yemmysworld91:
What's the meaning of dpm? ... You said they ain't doctors. But what's the meaning of dpm.. No vex. I want to learn. If the d in dpm means doctor why can't we refer to them as a dee and they have almost the same years of studying and it's also a second degree like mbbs is in the USA. Explain, i want to learn

Podiatrists spend four years in school while medical Doctors spend minimum of 7 years to qualify as medical Doctors, more so I said medical Doctor not just doctor. Can you also say a pharmacist with PharmD who is also a doctor is a medical Doctor? DPM means doctor of podiatric medicine just like pharmD means doctor of pharmacy. You get the point now

Evergreen4:
People from the North side region can't relate . Eastern side always representing

This is the full list of the Squad.

Elizabeth Balogun – shooting guard/forward (2,3)

Grace Efosa – shooting guard/forward (2,3)

Solape Amusan – guard/forward (2,3)

Abiodun Yusuf – guard/forward (2,3)

Adenike Olayemi – forward

Amy Okonkwo – forward (3,4)

Nicole Enabosi – forward (3,4)

Pallas Kunayi – power forward (3,4)

Murjanatu Musa – power forward (4)

Gift Uchenna – power forward (4)

Lauren Ebo – centre (5)

Ugonne Onyiah – centre (5)

Vera Ojenuwa – centre (5)

Blessing Ejiofor – centre (5)

Precious Amukamara – point guard (1)

Ezinne Kalu – point guard (1)

Victoria Macaulay – power forward/centre (4,5)

Christabel Ezumah – power forward/centre (5)

Izoje Uche – power forward/centre (5)

Murjanatu Musa is one of the very best in that team.

lexy2014:
If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?


Dreambeat

I am not saying DPMs are not doctors but just to clarify your point.
Nurse practitioners are as well licensed , even at the Masters level of education can also diagnose and treat medical ailments, yet they are not doctors.

nickxtra:
Sarah Ogoke's achievement with D'Tigress and off the court is not celebrated enough. After reading this brief profile, let us make her name go viral.

Sarah Ogoke, whose picture is attached hereto, is the only Nigerian and D'Tigress to win five Women Afrobasket title in a row (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025).

Ogoke has also been managing a medical career while proudly representing Nigeria. She is a Surgeon and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Premedicine from Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Georgia and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) at the New York College Of Podiatric Medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

She is currently a nursing mother with a baby not even a year old yet she showed up for Nigeria at this year's Afrobasket.

That’s not just dedication, that’s heart. 💚🇳🇬

N.B. Her feat deserves a wider celebration. I even saw her breastfeeding her 9 months old baby in the changing room. What a real and love for her fatherland!
Courtesy: FAJ Sports

And one Kemi is busy saying rubbish about her ancestral land

CorperKola:
Even Chatpgt says she is not a medical doctor so...
I love and support her nonetheless

but she's in the medical field.

lexy2014:
ok...who then is a medical doctor?

Medical doctor is different from doctor. A Herbal doctor is a doctor. Even Saidi Osupa is a doctor

Mabuggi88:
Podiatrists spend four years in school while medical Doctors spend minimum of 7 years to qualify as medical Doctors, more so I said medical Doctor not just doctor. Can you also say a pharmacist with PharmD who is also a doctor is a medical Doctor? DPM means doctor of podiatric medicine just like pharmD means doctor of pharmacy. You get the point now

What's your own self?

The OP never described her as "medical doctor",but DPM.
So why all this over sabi to confuse yourself and others following this thread ?

What you should have said is that,a pharmD is a doctor just like a DPM, but aren't the same as a "medical doctor".

Mabuggi88:
Podiatrists spend four years in school while medical Doctors spend minimum of 7 years to qualify as medical Doctors, more so I said medical Doctor not just doctor. Can you also say a pharmacist with PharmD who is also a doctor is a medical Doctor? DPM means doctor of podiatric medicine just like pharmD means doctor of pharmacy. You get the point now

They fours years you mentioned, is it straight from high school or post first degree?

Nigerians are really doing us proud

Skydivine:
I am not say DPMs are not doctors but just to clarify your point.
Nurse practitioners are licensed even at the Masters level of education can also diagnose and treat medical ailments, yet they are not doctors.

She's a doctor my friend, but a different kind of doctor.

I always pride myself as someone with a good profile with my hard work and dedication yet these girls can do and undo.

These girls just make my profile be like say I dey play. Maybe these girls are some kind of alien. Because how is it even possible

lexy2014:
If a person is qualified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical ailments, is that person not a medical doctor?


Dreambeat

The term 'medical doctor' is used only for MBBS, MBBCH or MD holders.

Doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs), they are not medical doctors (MDs)

Yemmysworld91:
What's the meaning of dpm? ... You said they ain't doctors. But what's the meaning of dpm.. No vex. I want to learn. If the d in dpm means doctor why can't we refer to them as a dee and they have almost the same years of studying and it's also a second degree like mbbs is in the USA. Explain, i want to learn

Dreambeat:
The term 'medical doctor' is used only for MBBS, MBBCH or MD holders.

Those of you bringing in this argument of medical doctor or not,can you please show us where the OP described her as a medical doctor?

Angelfrost:
Lol... Nigerian medical doctors have to be the most territorial among medical professionals on Earth.

Don't just bother your head arguing with that fellow.

One even expressed serious annoyance towards Ph.D holders and professors who are also addressed by the term "Dr".


Doctors abroad are less concerned about such trivial things... Those ones are okay to even be addressed solely as "Physicians".

I practise abroad and I can tell you, for sure, no one condones calling for example, a nurse practitioner or physican assistant a 'medical doctor ' here

Impressive

Dreambeat:
I practise abroad and I can tell you, for sure, no one condones calling for example, a nurse practitioner or physican assistant a 'medical doctor ' here

Why are raising this point? Does anyone call them medical doctor in the first place? . Even the licensing board specifies how they should write their tile if they hold a doctorate degree, to make that distinction.

triplechoice:
Those of you bringing in this argument of medical doctor or not,can you please show us where the OP described her as a medical doctor?

It is not about the OP, it is about educating the public to prevent cases of impersonation and quackery. This was just an opportunity to emphasise it

Skydivine:
Why are raising this point? Does anyone call them medical doctor in the first place? . Even the licensing board specifies how they should write their tile if they hold a doctorate degree, to make that distinction.

A lot use the title 'Dr' which is fine, but the public should know the difference between doctors by title and medical doctor