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CrimeRe: NDLEA Arrests 2 China-bound Passengers With 89 Debit Cards by RedCapChief(m):
[size=14pt]Anybody who can't see that this administration is frustrating our economy is blind indeed.

These poor businessmen have been so frustrated by this government that they are being forced to smuggle debit cards in order to buy goods.

What do you want them to do?? Become armed robbers??[/size]
HealthRe: Doctor in the House: Free Medical Advice Available by RedCapChief(m): 11:35pm On Oct 24, 2015
Missymassy:
Good evening Dr. I have two beautiful daughters and
I tried to conceive the second on ovulation day but I
guess I ovulated earlier or later in that cycle since I
did not use any kits or such then. Meanwhile, my
husband wanted just two kids.
Now, I really want to have a boy. Someone told me I
can work with a gynea to make this happen.
Something about the gynea monitoring me and
knowing when my egg is about to burst so I can meet
with my husband that day.
Is this possible? If yes, what tests was she referring
to and which Doctor/Gynea can I meet to help in
Lagos? This is will my last baby so I don't want to
take chances at all.
Hello Missmassy,

Yes, it is possible to know when you are about to ovulate. It will involve close work with your GP and serial ultrasound scans to give the best time to meet your partner. The human sperm cell is viable for between 3 - 5 days while the the ovum is only viable for 24 hrs, so there is a narrow window to ensure success if all other factors are OK.

Secondly, there are ovulation kits that indicate when a woman has ovulated. You can purchase this and learn to use them. Remember: the ovum is viable for 24hrs only, so, once it is positive, you have to meet with your partner that day. There are other methods which are less accurate but give broader windows.

Finally, without the use of pre-conception egg selection, it is almost impossible to select a Y spermatozoon (boy) or an X spermatozoon (girl). There are some methods that are advocated but it would be unethical to discuss that here.

All the best
FashionRe: Unoaku Anyadike Wins Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria Pageant 2015 by RedCapChief(m):
[size=14pt]Ndigbo have been excelling since time immemorial. We've produced more MBGNs than any other zone/tribe. We've consistently produced the best WAEC result in Nigeria. I don't need to start talk about about our business acumen grin

All this was accomplished with a mere 20GBP for each igbo man after the Biafran pogrom
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Ndigbo kwenu!!!


cheesy cheesy cheesy
RomanceRe: Prophet Allegedly Dies From Thunderbolt (magun) by RedCapChief(m): 11:04am On Oct 24, 2015
STFUareyouGod:
X
sheddo619:
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fxxxxk:
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JayRise:
hmm
emusmith:
Hehe
ERONX:
k
winner01:
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Spacebookers 2015 Annual Convention!!

Theme - "I must fence my space"
grin grin grin

Being the leader of the church, Adesoji had a free reign and slept with any woman he deemed fit
Confirmed G!!
PropertiesRe: Doctor Godwin Maduka Builds 100 Houses For Widows & Less Privileged In Anambra by RedCapChief(m): 11:02am On Oct 24, 2015
tartar9:
at least hes using the drug money for something positive unlike his fellow flattiés
^^^^
Another emptyhead on Nairaland


Kudos to Dr. Maduka. God bless your efforts
CareerRe: Medical Doctors' Forum: Let Us Know You! by RedCapChief(m): 7:16pm On Oct 21, 2015
rugged7:
But no shakes.quality of life is better cheesy
Plus, white chics dey wey u go dey prakk tongue
Fresh ones. I KID U NOT wink
grin grin grin
FamilyRe: The Sudden Uprise Of Baby Mamas In Nigeria by RedCapChief(m): 10:53pm On Oct 20, 2015
Rainess:
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Polygamous is the state of marrying more than one person. How is marriage a basic instinct? Polyamorous is having more than one partner. Or if you want to be really specific, polygynous is where a male lives mates with more than one female in a group but the female only mates with one male. Also telling me to do "some readings" is literally the laziest thing you could ever do in a debate. Rather than telling me to do "some readings" prove to me that you have done some. Cite them in an academic matter and quote them to present your case.
People leave their spouses for very complex reasons unique to each divorce. Not because of some imagined basic impulse.
Emotions may trump logic many times. But emotions are a sign of an advanced, highly developed limbic system and evolved because we are social creatures. They are not the "basic impulses" you are talking about. You're talking about human males being ruled by the impulse to reproduce with many different people. This is an impulse that we DO have control over. Using it as an excuse for promiscuity is weak. Human sexuality is extremely complex and in fact female human sexuality (females having sex at any time of the year) is unique among primates. You cannot simplify it to "men were meant to be polyamorous" "women are meant to be attracted to wealth". It's crap.

But yeah you are never going to convince me and I don't think I will convince you. I enjoy debating.
I agree with many things you've said and maybe I've pigeon-holed many complex things but:

How is marriage a basic instinct?
Unfortunately, I can't upload a picture of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, but you can check it out. People marry for the reasons at the bottom of the pyramid: sex, family and companionship. Marriage in itself is not a basic instinct, but the things marriage provides are basic instincts. That is why lonely people have higher suicide rates (companionship) and the business of selling sex will always thrive.

I merely used the example of cheating spouses to show that people may, and will often, do the wrong thing just because they feel a certain way.

Let's not forget the original question. I'm only trying to show that these women who fall for celebs are simply lower down on the pyramid and they will always fall for the guys at the top who have it all: money, confidence et al. That's why they will continue falling for them
HealthRe: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by RedCapChief(m): 10:37pm On Oct 20, 2015
Pacypatty:
Hello am new here I did an ultrasound scan at 28weeks & I was told its a girl but having a strong feeling its wrong...are ultrasound always accurate pls reply.
Ultrasound scans are highly dependent on the skill of the operator. One sonologist can see a boy whereas another will see a girl. That is why I advise women to wait for mid-late third trimester if they want to have a definite answer.

hajarahbadmus:
dr.tchiwinne. pls I need ur help in this. I have been diagnosed with diastasis recti. how can I manage my new pregnancy with this as girdle now feels quite uncomfortable and I look like I am 5 months preggy even tho I am just 6weeks gone.
its sooo psychologically demoralising but wht I can do to help myself nd myself esteem atleast b4 I go for the surgery.
My 2 cents. Pregnant women with diastasis recti are not treated until after delivery and not every woman has complete resolution. Any major intervention done now may fail because the growing uterus will always exert pressure on your lax abdomen. Postpartum you may need to see a physiotherapist for abdominal reconditioning. Don't just do any form of exercise you see on the internet because they can increase the tension on your abdomen and worsen the condition.
Surgery is also an option, but it is also done post-partum.
RomanceRe: 5 Sex Positions For Maximum Satisfaction(men And Women) by RedCapChief(m): 10:02pm On Oct 20, 2015
Vinshu:
5- The Pile Driver: This is a dangerous but very stimulating position. Very similar to that of the wrestling move!(The Pile Driver). There are many versions of this, but the most dangerous and most stimulating, is the other actual one! There is no vaginal penetration here but there is a Mouth Gig and a cunninglus at the same time. So both participants would be stimulated at the same time!!! What makes it hot, is the fact that its a Vertical 69! Statistics report that 78% of women reach orgasm within 5 minutes just with this alone! I wonder how true that is.
So Nairalanders, give it a try with your partner tonight! Again, i am not a doctor so i wont be held responsible for any damages(Especially the pile driver)
Enjoy smiley
In the name of whatever god you worship, do not try the Pile Driver, both of you will break all the breakables grin and possibly die. I'm a doctor, I should know. It is worth remembering that 63% of all statistics found online are made up on the spot.

Orgasm in 5 minutes ke? Are you Voltron?

However, in the interest of science, Vinshu and I will be do the Pile Driver very soon. cheesy You will all see how uncomfortable it is. Vdeo Link coming up soon
FamilyRe: The Sudden Uprise Of Baby Mamas In Nigeria by RedCapChief(m): 9:56pm On Oct 20, 2015
Rainess:
Sperm come in millions because the uterus is an extremely acidic environment where millions of sperm die. Ultimately only a few hundred to thousand reach the ovum. Strictly monogamous species also have sperm made in the millions.

That aside, homo sapiens have evolved for hundreds of thousands of years to become highly intelligent creatures that are not ruled by base desires and instincts. Everyone is programmed to reproduce frequently and with the best partner, both men and women. But do we do that? No. We are in control. It's absolutely false to say that men are meant to be polyamorous and it just sounds like a weak excuse for promiscuity.
While it is true that homo sapiens have evolved to become highly intelligent, we are still controlled, in many ways, by these "base desires and instincts". That is why people leave their spouses for cheap thrills even when they know that a divorce could be the outcome. I'm sure you will not argue with the fact that emotions trump intelligence. A hot big boobed blondie dating a man old enough to be her grandfather and she calls it love?? Yeah right! Where is her intelligence?
Also, I stand by my thoughts that men are naturally polygamous (not polyamorous). Monogamous men are constrained either by religion, culture or a respect for his woman/family.
You come across as a smart woman and I can't possibly hope to convince you online so I'll have to refer you to do some reading on social psychology in your spare time and then revise your thoughts.
RomanceRe: Why Do Most Men Ask For Sex In Exchange For Little Favor? by RedCapChief(m): 9:35pm On Oct 20, 2015
Sorry shorty, I guess you have been meeting the wrong kind of men? May God to expand your circle and meet your needs

My own kwestion is:
Why are there so many women who are willing to offer men sex in exchange for little favours?


Sir, if you help me with this job, We can . . .
Sir, if you help me pass this test, we can . . .
Sir, if you help me with school fees, we can . . .
HealthRe: How St.nicholas Hospital Doctors Killed Chaz B By Chinyere Roselin Chukuma by RedCapChief(m):
A few things

1.) All that we have heard is the account of the wife of ChazB. An emotion as powerful as grief will distort any attempt to hear the correct details. It is a painful loss and there will be an urge to rationalize. We have not seen the report from the officials of Saint Nicholas.

2.) From what I've read, ChazB was a post-renal transplant patient who recently had surgery for a hernia. His immune system would have been suppressed to allow the kidney to function. This imunosuppresion doesn't mean that the kidney will thrive, it just reduces chances of failure.

3.)The only place Dr. Kevwe erred was by discharging a post-transplant patient after a few hours. Knowing how precarity of transplant patients. He should have admitted ChazB for specialist review the following day. If a transplant patient has as much as a slight cough, you admit him for a full work-up.

4.)St. Nicholas should have had a specialist on ground. No excuses.

5.) Contrary to what many people think, there are a lot of good Nigerian doctors. Unfortunately, they are constrained by the system. Medical training in Nigeria is one of the cheapest in the world and yet we still churn out good doctors who smash the USMLE and PLAB

6.) I don't understand the fascination of Nigerians with elderly doctors. If Mrs. ChazB had run into one Baba, maybe she would not have published this. The marker of any good doctor should be competence.

7.) Medicine is apprenticeship. Ben Carson did not fall from the sky. He was also an intern once, making mistakes. Many people argue and shout that they don't want to see 'baby doctors'. I ask, who is the son of a goat that the baby doctor will attend to? A doctor is a doctor. The only reason to doubt a doctor should be a clear lack of competence, not because he is fresh-faced.

lexybabe:
Sooo sad!!! Dr Kevwe that I know in st. Nicholas is actually a paediatrician. I fought with him a lot when my he was always pricking my new born baby in a bid to get her blood sample (she was very tiny with multiple needle marks on her fragile hands and legs). Poor guy was sitting in and taking the heat the so called consultants should take. why should a case file be locked in an office? and how can a paediatric handle such a matter? St. Nicholas has the habit of sending their trainee doctors to handle cases they shouldn't. I use them, so I know. I also complain a lot but, how better are the other hospitals?
This is one area I often feel a duty to share my knowledge.
Any doctor worth his salt will tell you that it is naturally very difficult to obtain blood samples from newborn babies. These babies still have very friable and delicate veins and get a tap is many times a matter of luck; it does not matter if it is a consultant or a medical student. The squirming and wailing of the babies doesn't help the matter.
So please don't fight with your doctor and give him heat, you will only put him under more tension to perform

@toksytoks @lagusta
HealthRe: PLEASE HELP....... I Scratch My Body 10 To 20mins Every Morning After Bath by RedCapChief(m): 1:08am On Oct 17, 2015

@toluayo93

Terribly sorry about the discomfort you are going through.

I'll share my professional thoughts with you, but I'm slightly uncomfortable with prescribing via anonymous forum

This form of itching is not uncommon? It may be hereditary (in which case we can only palliate). It is also a symptom of a hematologic cancer (which is why I think you should see a doctor who will do some tests to rule that out). It can also be the somatic manifestation of a psychologic pathology.

The exact mechanism is unknown, that is why definitive therapy is difficult. In many people, it disappears in the same strange way it started

Please, don't use disinfectants or things of the like. It is not a matter of changing your soap. They will only worsen your problem by irritating your sensitive skin.

After bathing, don't dry your body aggressively. Use petroleum jelly based cream e.g Vaseline/ Baby Oil

May God give you respite.
FamilyRe: The Sudden Uprise Of Baby Mamas In Nigeria by RedCapChief(m): 12:38am On Oct 17, 2015
Rainess:
Generalizing all women as gold diggers is really weak and unappealing. You think EVERY woman on earth is only interested in wealth and "calab" status? Lol how will you ever fall in love?

Yes there are women like that. And there are men like that too. But not every woman or man is like that. Not even most.

Most women may not be gold-diggers, but most women are generally interested in guys who have wealth or power or social clout. It is just how they are socially engineered. These celebs have all the trappings of social security and women will swim towards that security

Female members of any species tend to gravitate towards male members who can take care of them and give their offspring the best chance of survival

Men are polygamous (that's why sperm come in millions); Women are hypergamous (that's why ova come in single digits)
FamilyRe: Married Nairalanders I Need Your Help! It's Urgent. by RedCapChief(m):
I'm not married but I will give my last 2 kobo to @Ethereal0110


CONS
His mother hates the very ground you walk on.

You feel trapped in the relationship

He is making you go crazy, possibly threatening your mental health

He drinks and smokes weed


PROS

1. He gives you the D very well cheesy

2. huh?


My assessment:
First I don't care what anybody says: Family ties are very important in Nigerian marriages. If the family hates you, then your chances of success in the marriage are slim.

No man should ever make his wife-to-be feel insecure. The fact that he has created an aura of fear by threatening you is a big NO.

I wouldn't advice my unborn daughter or sister to marry a man who smokes weed and drinks. #PersonalChoice

What kind of man would plan to leave his mother and elope with a woman. I see a bloke with poor values. When you meet a turbulence in the marriage, who will be there to sit him down and caution/advise him? He will just elope with another babe

Thus I will repeat the advice of aunty cococandy

[size=18pt]LEAVE HIM!![/size]

MrsPhyno, you know I'm not like this abi?
HealthRe: Difficulty In Getting Placements for Internship In Nigeria by RedCapChief(m):
This is an important matter. Mrsphyno, come and spread your mat

Back then, you didn't need to hustle for a spot to do internship. There was a spot waiting for you. Only adventurous people left their home institution to go to T & T, South Africa or some other place.
Recently, I did my internship at LUTH and then, my exam No. was Four hundred and . . .
Each of the over 600 candidates paid 5k for application form. . .We increased LUTH's IGR grin
It is this same evrywhere in the Southern & Eastern parts of Nigeria

. . .and If you think getting internship is hard, wait till it is time to hustle for residency


Uwa emebigo!!
RomanceRe: Annie Teriba, Nigerian Lesbian In Oxford University Resigns After Rape Scandal by RedCapChief(m): 9:22pm On Oct 16, 2015
It took some guts to own up to her actions, even the ones committed years ago.

However, I don't understand this matter of full consent, intermediate and partial consent?

Before you meet the person, you get consent.
Before you kiss the person, you get consent.
Before groping, you get consent.
Before taking off clothes, you get consent.
Before getting on the bed, you get consent.
Before wearing protection, you get consent.
Before penetration, you get consent
After the job is done, you get consent

This is what feminism has caused

CareerRe: Medical Doctors' Forum: Let Us Know You! by RedCapChief(m): 1:36am On Oct 15, 2015
Waliyllahi:
@ Redcapchief .... pls why dont u advise canada. Dats where i ws lookin at .... used to think its d same system with the US sinve they share so many oda things in common. thanks

To even stand a (slim) chance in Canada, you need to be a Citizen or Permanent Resident.
RomanceRe: Before You Say "I Do" Test Drive The Engine by RedCapChief(m): 7:10pm On Oct 09, 2015
MrsPhyno:
#TeamConvent so grin
Na so!

girly00zero:
Thank you so much.
While I wouldn't exactly endorse sex before marriage, I'd have to say it's time for us to stop treating sexual immorality like it were the only bad thing a human being could possibly do. For crying out loud, people lie,cheat. people defame other people people steal people commit idolatry for Chrisakes people kill each other but still society has managed to make sex look like the vice and canker worm eating into the society.
For the umpteenth time sex doesn't make you a bad person or a good person
Your level of self respect and the richness of one's personality or even state of self control has nothing do with the vaginal status(i use vaginal because girls seem to be the worse victims).
I'm tired of society reducing something as intimate and beautiful as sex to a user/used context where one party is appraised and the other scorned.
If you believe in abstinence good and fine (which I'd personally recommend due to the maturity and energy involved in sexual relationships) but stop categorising other people who don't live up to your principles as being bad.
There goeth a smart woman!!
FamilyRe: Sexualization Of Children: Parents Have Lost It In Parenting by RedCapChief(m): 2:50am On Oct 09, 2015
coogar:
toolz need to find a good gym!
i don't get the hype. if she doesn't do something to those curves of hers promptly, she would be fighting diabetes in the next 5 years.
^ ^ ^
Flesh and blood did not reveal these words of wisdom to you. My sentiments 110%



Bum shorts are bum shorts; whether for grannies or kiddes. It may not be overtly provocative like in adults or teens, but it is just seems inappropriate
TravelRe: Helping New Nigerians in Diaspora by RedCapChief(op): 2:40am On Oct 08, 2015
InvertedHammer:
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Everything happens for a reason.

I will help a Nigerian in diaspora but from a distance.
Do you belong to any Nigerian organization? Join one and you will find out why Well off Nigerians run away from the pack. Get a few Nigerians together and the stories become issues of adultery, envy, snitching, etc. that tend to ricochet all the way back to Nigeria. It is the Blacks curse. Once bitten, twice shy.

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Nigerian organizations are scarcely helpful on a systematic level e.g I know of a program that is being run by the Association of Syrian doctors in America which new doctors integrate into the system. There is a similar program for latinos. Nigerian Physicians in the US, despite their large number, don't have anything like that.

As for adultery, envy and snitching, I really have not have any experience with that. Have you?
TravelRe: Helping New Nigerians in Diaspora by RedCapChief(op): 2:31am On Oct 08, 2015
otiigba1:
used my address for scams, (yahoo yahoo) and credit card frauds, i lost my mortgaged house as a result, got 16 months in prison because i could not proof i wasn't me. Now he is on the run from me, if i ever set eyes on him, HE IS As GOOD AS DeAd angry
So sorry about that! That is a terrible thing to do. I'm sad when I hear stories like this because I know how embarrassing it can can be. Please don't kill anybody o! Just hand him over to the cops
TravelRe: NIGERIANS IN LONDON The Never Told Stories by RedCapChief(m): 11:17pm On Oct 06, 2015
Ilaje44:
Those guys complaining about being targeted by the Police should please go to the State of Bavaria or Baden-Wuerttemberg in Germany, they will understand what a police state is.

However, even though there are some overzealous or even racist police officers, some of the predicaments we face are self afflicted. Some of our people like to cut corners, beat the system, and when they're caught, the oyinbo begin to stereotype everyone, we become potential suspects.
Despite all these, UK still offer a better opportunity for you as an "educated" African when you compare it to Germany even though Germany is economically, organizationally and structurally miles ahead of the UK. For instance, it's easier to land an administrative position as an African in the UK than in Germany.
Anyway, the only cure to us being mistreated is to get our country to run. We will earn the respect we crave if our homeland start to show signs of sanity. I'm afraid that might not even happen in my life time considering the situation Nigeria finds itself right now. The mentality of an average Nigerian, the lack of foresight of the political leaders, and the fact that Nigeria has defied reforms that ensure the growth of stable institutions and infrastructures necessary for development among others are very troubling. I wish Nigeria well nonetheless!
Word!!
TravelRe: Helping New Nigerians in Diaspora by RedCapChief(op): 7:08pm On Oct 06, 2015
drt:
I am the second medical doctor in my entire family, the first doctor, my uncle, finished from unilag in the 80s and emigrated to the U.K, he is now a consultant and director in his trust & of course, a U.K citizen. When I graduated from Unilorin, I was 21. He heard and was so excited, promised me that I'm not going to practice in Nigeria, he'll do all he can to make sure I do my specialty training in the U.K. 5 years down the lane, he doesnt pick even my calls again, call me or reply my emails. I'm not the kind of person that bothers people, so its not like I call him all the time, maybe a total of 8 times in the last three years. I have never even asked him for money, even when I was a broke medical student. I passed all the exams I need to practice in the U.K except for the last one which I have to write there. All I need from him is just an invitation letter & accomodation for a week. I am working and can afford flight and all, though my account is not healthy enough to apply for a visa but I have cash flow. I told him I want to come to come to the U.K for the exam, it took him three months to reply me and he sounded so uninterested. I called him thereafter on two different occasions, his secretary that picked noted down my name and said she'll have him call me back, he never did.

I'm just so surprised why he is behaving like that. He knows that if I come to the U.K, I'll be successful but he is not willing to help even in the slightest way. It is people like this that make me want to "make it" so well so I could prove to them that I can do it on my own. . .
Sorry to hear your tale.

There's something very peculiar about the UK and I don't understand it yet. It is not being parsimonius or tight- fisted, just an extreme form of self-centrism. My cousin had a similar problem when he was looking for accommodation in the UK to do his clinical attachment. I've seen good friends fall apart over there because of something like this so I'm honestly not surprised at your uncle's behaviour. Just keep in touch with him regularly but don't ask him for anything. Keep working hard and praying to make your dreams come true.

otiigba1:
Rubbish! I am not helping any nigerian the last time i did that it landed me in prison angry
Boda mi!! Give us deets, let's dissect the matter
TravelRe: Helping New Nigerians in Diaspora by RedCapChief(op): 6:57pm On Oct 06, 2015
dustydee:
As much as I like helping people, I will not knowingly help an illegal immigrant to either find work or accommodation as it is against the law. I can assist with money either to buy food or ticket back home. You don't ruin your life/career/good name just because you want to "help" someone.
I would never advocate anything that would put you on the wrong side of the law. That's tantamount to allowing a sinking man to drag you into the pit.
I'm talking of people who genuinely want to find their feet and make an honest living
RomanceRe: What Are Your Biggest Turn-offs In The Opposite-sex by RedCapChief(m): 1:53am On Oct 06, 2015
PunkyVeer:
Lol, Buhari does have a sexy thing going on. He's tall, looks mean without being ugly...just my type grin Hahaha.
Power is the greatest aphrodisiac smiley
PoliticsRe: How Is The Light Situation In Your Area by RedCapChief(m): 1:43am On Oct 06, 2015
Well,there isn't much to stay.

I have always enjoyed stable electricity here in Canada. Occasionally, I'm inconvenienced by switching off my refrigerator every 3 days to avoid icing over

Other than that, I can't complain


grin grin
CareerRe: Medical Doctors' Forum: Let Us Know You! by RedCapChief(m): 3:28pm On Oct 01, 2015
gmyguy:
look i had a resit in final year,...when my mates were worrying about where to do internship. I had to worry about passing, not where i'd do house job. The fact is that medical career is in phases. He said he's in 100 or 200 level. No be person wey get motor go dey find mechanic...Anyway, it's okay...like i said...no offense, just an objective opinion.
Chartey:
The truth is that Angiography will benefit more from the students' thread. Oya boy report back to our thread. There's likelihood of derailment from the major themes of this thread if students increasingly contribute. I've been reading every page and I think that's enough for me for now and Angiography still get some years to reach where I dey grin
I agree with the above. A lot can change from when you get admission to medical school to when you graduate. Things will change. You will change as a person. An acquaintance was so keen on leaving Nigeria when he was still in med school; however he got a chic pregnant after NYSC, they got married and he settled here in Nigeria, throwing away his Step 1 and 2.

A medical student's priorities should be scaling your exams and learning the material well. Some of these exams are not cakewalks so you need to have a good academic foundation.

Let's keep the thread focused on matters related to medical doctors and let medical students use their own thread


@rugged7, please share more info on that SA emergency medicine masters degree. I want to know more.
CareerRe: Medical Doctors' Forum: Let Us Know You! by RedCapChief(m):
gmyguy:
That Australia runz though...don't use all your widow's might for it...cos i don't think it's easy to pass. I think the exam is written in Greece and Australia. I know some folks who went to Greece to fail and gave up. And another to Australia to fail, and got stuck there, with no $$$. So he got a teaching job and has been teaching since. But i heard the pay is good, if you can pass the AMC, but unfortunately, the number of Nigerians there is lower than UK and USA, and d place is fing far!...not to talk of the spiders, snakes and walking lizards!!!

Australia is a bloody far place, almost on the far end of the world.
The Australian system is very disorganised for foreign doctors.
Part of the problem with Australia is getting the internship slot that is required to commence residency training. However, if you are willing to go into the remote/rural parts of Australia, then it may work for you. Nobody likes those regions because they are a long long way from the mainland where everybody lives and you have to battle hot temperatures, possible loneliness (no Naija peeps) and then gmyguy's spiders, snakes and walking lizards grin.

You'll need to scale you IELTS and AMC MCQ (approx A$2000) and then get the required visa

Currently though, there is no place to write the exam in Africa and many foreign doctors are even averse to practicing in Australia. The average Pakistani, Indian or Fillipino doctor wants to go to the US or Great Britain.. I'd even advise New Zealand over Australia, at least there are some successful Naija docs there.
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[quote author=Waliyllahi post=38545542]@ Redcapchief .... pls why dont u advise canada. Dats where i ws lookin at .... used to think its d same system with the US sinve they share so many oda things in common. thanks
@Waliyllahi
Canada is worse than the UK and US when it comes to their allowance for foreign doctors to practice medicine. Even the UK can grant you locum spots where you will make a few pounds to keep body and soul together. In the US, foreign doctors join residency programs on the average of 7 out of 10 (this is specialty dependent) -all you have to do is pass your Steps on 1st attempt and you can get in.

Canada has a doctor shortage yet their doors are firmly closely. Some provinces like Alberta and Saskatchewan are begining to open up poco a poco
CareerRe: Medical Doctors' Forum: Let Us Know You! by RedCapChief(m):
loadux:
am interested in writing PLAB exam but what to know how, where I can write it and how much its going to cost.


Any doctor who plans to leave Nigeria has be gather information, money and then be focused to the end. These exams are not cheap and finding fellow doctors to motivate you will not be easy. If you are still starting out, better save cash or get another job because you'll need it
You have to check what your endgame is. Do you want to specialize and become a Consultant/Attending or will you be comfortable as a locum doctor in the UK earning good money. Any doctor writing PLAB?
In the end, it is all worth it.
PLAB 1 - £155
PLAB 2 - £465
IELTS - 40,000 naira?? (let's ask @gmyguy for confirmation)
This is exclusive of preparatory material
If you want to do the USMLE, then
Step 1 - $1015 - if you write the exam in Africa
Step 2 CK - $1015
Step 2 CS - $1505 - you must go to the US to write this.
Then you apply for residency
This is exclusive of transport to Ghana to write the exam and processing your school documents.

If you want to go to Canada (I don't advise this tho)
Registration - $265
MCCEE- $1695
MCCEE 1 - $980
MCCEE 2 - $2350

I know some buds who are earning good money in the UAE, though they are non-training posts
RomanceRe: Why Don't We See Rich Nigerian Single Ladies Marry Not-so-rich Nigerian Guys? by RedCapChief(m):
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Generally, most women want a man who will be a provider. It is not being greedy or anything like that. it is just how they were socially engineered. Don't blame women who don't want a date a broke guy.

Traditional, men bring home the bacon and women cook the bacon. Women, particularly those from conservative societies, just want stability. Thus far, money is an imperfect index, but it is the only metric of stability that we have.

There is usually no problem when a woman earns more than a man if the man is able to hold his own and provide for the family. The problem starts when the woman is wealthy and the man can't pay for the shirt on his back - talk less of a family vacation.

Many young rich single women just want a man who has his game on lock; they are only trying to be responsible and you can't blame them for that.
Brothers, get your act together, do something with your life and you will be spoilt for choice with responsible women.

Skanky white girls can give you all the sex you want, but if you want somebody responsible (who is also doing something with her life), you will have to be a provider. It is the rule of nature all over the world. Just visit ATL or Maryland and see the proportion of Nigerian female professionals who just want a guy with a steady job, decent manners and a good credit score.Even responsible white girls will not come near a dude who can't get a grip on his life.

In summary, build the treehouse and the birds will come flocking
TravelRe: Why Are Canada & Australia Under-populated? by RedCapChief(m): 7:33pm On Sep 26, 2015
I think the original poster has answered his own question. Most of these areas have terrible environmental conditions - Canada: intense cold; Australia: intense heat.
When you compare the population of Canada to its landmass, there is a huge gap.

That's why Canada and Australia have these funky immigration schemes that allow you to come over legally, populate their country and pay tax money in their coffers. If you are willing to live in Saskatchewan and hustle, then money will not be your problem.
The problem is that when these immigrants come, they flock to the same places as others - Toronto, Calgary et al.

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