TONYE001:
Warning: Long Post.

Are there fathers, husbands and married men here? How do you guys cope? I mean, the family hustle plus medschool?

I remember when I first got notified of my admission. In the first few seconds, I was super-happy. Like, finally! After over ten years, I was finally in. Shortly afterwards, reality hit me. I was to resign from my job! I was to relocate, of course leaving my family behind with about 10-12 hours' distance between us (ie, traveling by land).

I know of one Best. He should be in 500 or 600 level now. I first met him at UniPort, then we were BSc Physiology students. Again, I met him (still at UniPort) some years later when I went back for a master's degree program. As at that time, he was already done with his MSc and was already in the MBBS program. It was the discuss I had with him one day that made me to apply for MBBS again. That was how I got in. Bear in mind that I was working with an NGO at that time and I was also at the verge of securing a lecturing job. These were the things I sacrificed to study Medicine.

I tell you, it's terribly challenging being a medical student and a married man with two boys. It's an intensive, full time program with little to no "hustle space." Today, I'm in the Path-Pharm class and each time I look back, I really wonder how I've managed through to this extent.

So, colleagues, I'm curious to know the strategy of other folks in similar shoes.

Good morning.

My senior I salute you sir. Keep inspiring us

Please any mcqs on embryology and histology?

Also if u have any summarized PDF notes Pls post it...

Regards Shola

significance:

If you are planning to come/go back to medicine after studying a first degree then you must mind the kind of people you discuss this decision with. Some persons will make you appear stupid with some unguided statements. Some will tell you stuffs that will make it appear that all you want is just to be called 'Doc.'. Some will make you feel you just wasted time and resources studying your first degree. Always avoid such people by all means. You will know them from their previous disposition or from what they say the first time they hear about this decision of yours. From then on, do everything within your means to make sure your paths don't cross again until you are done with your studies or well into it. Especially if you know you can't handle such 'poisonous' words. This might even require you cutting off some friendships. Words are powerful and they carry spirits.

(But if actually you are coming into medicine because of the money or the status attached to it, think again. Nothing should be done because of money, even if it's packing dirts off the streets. Find dignifying reasons to attach to your pursuits!)

Nonetheless, you will always find solace and encouragement in the knowing that your motivation to go into medicine after a first degree or while already studying a course is genuine and that medicine is a necessary career path for you. With this deeply seated conviction/assurance you will ever be on the move even if you are the only one in the world taking such step. But you aren't. Know that countless others are taking such steps too but you might not see one around you. You can find some strength in that too.

You need some encouragements? You need someone to hear and contribute to the advancement of your plans and aspirations? You need some motivation, and anchoring? You are finding preclinicals not being funny? You can reach out.

For the love of medicine,

Significance.
Medsurge. UI. 300l.
08032447855

Most encouraged here. Honestly just encouraging

Zico5:

Probably u don't know what Medical school is all about. It's more than being brilliant. I have seen a first class graduate of microbiology being shown the out of medical school. U must be committed to pass through the college or u will regret it. The girl u are talking about is one out of thousands if not millions. So don't talk about what u don't know.

Please which school was discouraged 1st class grad dropped out?

Zico5:
OAU medical school year two result is brutal. May God console those that fail. medical school no be beans o

Really? What's the result like?

Honestly I think uniabuja MB1 results is like worldwar3.....
Hard luck to the withdrawals

Profcamsey:


This person has only o level. I thought as much

Then he should patiently choose between 6yrs mbbs or 10yrs bsc+mbbs.

Profcamsey:
Does anyone know where someone can study Medicine for 4-4&1/2 years?

In Ghana, Canada, usa and UK u can do an MD program (Doctor of Medicine) but it's only for Bsc holders in medical sciences.

basfolly2:
Thank you sir..now that 12 point (i.e 11+1) obtained, when calculated It'll give one:3.76 on a scale of 5.0. that is 2.1 right??

Yeah fine

basfolly2:
Good evening sir, pls sir what about those with 11point?? is it 2.1 also or 2.2??

It's only possible with Alevel certifications. In Alevel u do 3 subjects and a grade point is attached to each grade as follows;
A = 5
B = 4
C = 3
D = 2
E = 1
F = 0
So if an Alevel (London or Cambridge Alevel, Ijmb, Jupeb etc) has a result like biology -D, chemistry - B and physics - B
That implies 2+4+4=10+1=11points for having any F a +1 is given by jamb.

That's only possible with Alevel certifications. Note that entry point for most medical schools is 12points and above. UI, Abu and Unilorin is 13points.
Unilag is 16pts cos of deir high pass rate @ Jupeb.....

I hope all these helps.

Okeytus:

thank you Bro for you good information .

U welcome sir. But Wat u can do is apply to schools dat write post DE exams cos fat will up ur chances better but still remember dat postDE exam questions are usually centered on mb1(similar to Alevel) so b prepared.

Avoid schools dat just admit with no screening cos all dey will see and use on DE form will b ur point which will not reflect ur capacity.

Okeytus:
pls medics, i have a cgpa of 4.3 in med physiology and would love to apply for 2018 Direct entry into ABU zaria, i want to kno the processes involved because i am currently serving. i will appreciate you for any good info you give me. thnks

Many people lack these orientation am about to give. When taking a DE form ur exact cgpa doesn't count it's only ur graduating class dat counts and it is graded into points as follows
2.2 \credit = 9 points
2.1 \merit = 12 points
1st class \ distinction = 15points
So note like make ur cgpa b 4.45 it's strictly just a 2.1 dat is 12points. It's only holders of Alevel certifications dat hav d freedom of having from 0 to 16pts which is d max.

Read between the lines. DE admissions officers don't screen transcripts don't let anyone deceive you. #i was a victim for years
Find out more

Hi my snr Drs and medics,
Just saw this site which is useful for all mb exams 1,2,3, USLME and so on.. More convenient is d fact dat u can adjust the study to only one field or as many u prepared for....

Passmedicine.com

And for Yung medics using android phones, u can download "essential timetable" on play store and join ur school mates/dept mates. It helps you plan ur lectures and study times with alert system.

When is the new matriculation date?

I just want a forum where we can start discussing, sharing and solving problems from different schools. This forum is meant to prepare medical students for their Pre-clinical exams...

dannyboii1:
Hello medics....

Am a medical aspirant from cross rivers state... Should I apply unical or uniport... I will have higher chances at unical cus am an indigene but the problem is unical has a very bad reputation and no strong alumni... And pple say their medical students are not that bright

If they are not that bright, u can go there and make 7 or more distinctions as best graduating mbbs student. Then we will believe you.

It's funny how pple be little their own diamond as charcoal. Guy by the time u write jamb like 3times no mbbs admissions, u will know if it's uniport or unical or ur gossips that is not bright at all.

Otulord:
Plz m in nid of watsapp group fr mbbs 2017/18

Congratulations u were admitted?

mentorandfriend:
Read your lecture notes to smash your quizzes and exams, but your textbooks to be a good doctor and for better understanding of your lecture notes.

Thanks then.... Cos I was getting scared actually from reading Keith Moore, K.sembulingam and Harper's since my 200l lectures are yet to begin.....

Thanks again

mentorandfriend:
I don't really know about 2 O level results. Direct entry too, most people say it's possible, but I've not seen one who did it.

I am admitted through DE. Ijmb to b precise. Honestly I just really would like to know if it's compulsory to stick to lectures note or cover textbooks?

Mbbs uniabuja

Cherishpearl:


please I want to talk to you..... please o... my WhatsApp number 07066842115

I added you please WATS d issue?

As direct entry students started screening?

Please lemme know

Infamous:
hmm this one pass me o.
From the options provided, I see that you are not willing to back out of studying Medicine. This means you love it and what you love should have your undivided attention.
Like you wrote, uniagric has a slow calendar and you haven't spent much as regards your thesis and research.
From the points stated above, my inexperienced self would advice that you abandon the M.Sc. You can do it later (though I'm not seeing that happening)

Thanks

[quote author=Infamous post=64760186] hmm this one pass me o.
From the options provided, I see that you are not willing to back out of studying Medicine. This means you love it and what you love should have your undivided attention.
Like you wrote, uniagric has a slow calendar and you haven't spent much as regards your thesis and research.
From the points stated above, my inexperienced self would advice that you abandon the M.Sc. You can do it later (though I'm not seeing that happening)[/quote

Thanks

Brukx:

Cool! I see a future Lecturer consultant

Lol.....

Does d msc biochemistry give any advantage in residency in histopathology?

I ask because just got admitted to mbbs uniabuja last week and am yet to finish my course work at uniagric makurdi (msc biochemistry) as dey are resuming 2nd semester on Monday 5th. And I was recently enlightened on d rigorous effort needed at the mbbs program.

My question is
1. Should I back out of the msc now considering I haven't started spending much as regards @thesis and research?
And do the msc later

2. Should I try to juggle both programs at both schools? Considering that uniagric msc has a extremely slow academic calendar

3. Or SHOULD I FORGET the msc and focus on the mbbs. Then do a residency in histopathology or even taking the USLME?

PLEASE DON'T BITE JUST ADVICE......

Capslock01:


Ha. Hope you've not registered sir? Unilag do not take students from National diploma in computer science.

Just change to LASU or something better.

Sorry all, I have been away for long. thanks to Opera1 for keeping the thread going.
Sk2p congrats on your admission bro.

Thanks alot

JerryJJZ:
Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi...
Upper credit
Science Laboratory Technology

Am eyeing Biochemistry from UNN and DELSU
Pls I need serious help on the schools above....
Advice are all welcomed,,,, any UNN dude in the house should pls chat up... Tnx

NJ
Y not go for medicine lab science. Biochemistry in Nigeria is waste of time and effort oo9oo. If still ur choice Delsu is good for ur result.

Dunno much for unn

Protein0:
My contact is on my signature

Thanks sire

Protein0
Please are you a uniabuja mbbs student, mind we exchange contacts or wattsapp please

luqmandwise:
But u once said uniabuja cut off point is 10points right?
Shebi dey accept double sittings in o'level
And bro can I get ur WhatsApp number so we can talk better?

Yes but recently d cutt off point is increasing every year. Presently it's at 12pts.

luqmandwise:
Uniabuja accepts double sitting for MBBS bro

Dey do but using 1 sitting gives u upper chances. Remember many are coming with 1st class, 2.1, 16pts Ijmb and jupeb. Oga don't take chances and remember uniabuja don't do catchment it's strictly by best performance and aggregates

Please sir Tonye001 plz add me on wattsapp. So we can chat please. I need information on when lecture is starting and my list ain't on school portal yet.....

luqmandwise:
What? Just one one. Bro can I get ur digit pls

Heard dey admit 1 slot per DE quota. That is 1 per diploma, jupeb, Ijmb and Bsc

As in 1 of each. 1bsc + 1diploma+1ijmb+1jupeb.....


Note it's still not concrete info.... But having 2.1is competitive enough

But A level gives you upper hand has ur point ranges from 1 to 16 unlike degrees /diploma

2.2 _ 9pts
2.1 _ 12pts
1st class _ 15pts

But with A level u can get 13, 14, 15 and even 16pts

Sommyroy10:
ok. Thought you made some research before going for it.

Wat I can tell you is dating dem mbbs is accredited now.
And as for pharmacy it's not started yet...

luqmandwise:
Uniabuja medical students, pls does uniabuja accepts degree holders into MBBS via DE?
I graduated with a 2.1(4.32) in Zoology. Am about to pick DE form and am weighing my options. Don't want to waste this year. And again do they double sitting for MBBS? Fast response will be appreciated!

Heard dey admit 1 slot per DE quota. That is 1 per diploma, jupeb, Ijmb and Bsc