I want to share some of my bitter experiences in the medical school and how I scaled through just to motivate someone here. You never know who may be going through same experience.

I attended a Federal government College and I was amongst those students known for academic excellence through hard work and consistent dedication. I was above average. Graduated and got admission to study Dental Surgery (Dentistry) and by implication, Medicine and Surgery as well. My first Professional Medical exams (2nd MBBS) was Hitch-free as I blazed my courses, both the medical and the dental courses (2nd BDS). Experienced a little hitch in my 3rd MBBS exam, but pulled through.

The main challenge started in my fifth year, training in Medicine and Surgery under the Faculty of Medicine (4th BDS). I suffered an ailment which distracted me.. Came usually before my exams and made me lose focus. I wrote Medicine and Surgery numerous times without Passing. At a point I was asked to withdraw. My Faculty doubted that I would be able to pull through with the rigorous training in Medicine. After numerous applications, I was called back to continue owing to the health challenge I suffered. A bizarre challenge with nonspecific symptoms. All signs pointed to spiritual causes, my family and some of my lecturers asked me to quit school and go into trading or change course. But I kept telling whoever cared to listen that, it doesn't matter how long it takes, I must finish what I started.

One thing I ensured to do was to buckle up my spiritual life, I prayed harder and also worked harder each time I failed. I wrote the two courses (Medicine and Surgery) for up to six times. At a point I also suspected that my Faculty (Dentistry) was responsible for my numerous failures owing to the revolt I once organized in writing against the Faculty for some irregularities perpetrated by some lecturers and the Faculty Officer.

It came to the point that, I was given one more attempt before they relieve me of my studies. At this point I almost gave up. But I remembered how I started, my academic history from secondary school days and my early phase of medical school. My family and friends (many of who were already working and doing well) at a point also lost hope. I had to look at myself on the mirror and talk to the image I was staring at. Look, it doesn't matter how many times you have failed, the past doesn't have to define the future.

I dusted my books yet again and plunged into rigorous study routines. Sometimes on empty stomach, some other times, on my knees. I read like never before, and prayed too. I remembered all the years I had already spent and it became a Do or Die affair for me. When the results came out, I was the second best in Surgery. That was how I survived and reclaimed my lost glory.

I went into my Final Dental Surgery exam with hope and vigor. To the dismay of my lecturers who had already tagged me "not serious" I BLASTED (according to the word used by one of my lecturers). I became a thoroughly trained DOCTOR and a DENTAL SURGEON.

LESSONS:

Beyond the Medical training, I believe that my training was in all aspects of LIFE generally. I learnt Patience, Commitment, Faith, Humility, Hope, Kindness, Persistence, Hard work, and Caution. I believe that God allowed me go through this training just so to prepare me for a life of Greatness. For a house that would stand the test of time, must take time to build in all accuracy and strength. So is with the passing of gold through fire.

I also learned that life is not just Physical but also Spiritual. We have no control of certain spiritual occurrences and that is where we need a Supernatural interference.

MOTIVATION:

If you find yourself in similar situation or even worse, Never give up. Focus your gaze only on what you're pursuing and pay no attention to the turbulence and other distracting voices around. Keep improving at every stage, and with time the naysayers shall one day praise you for your indomitable spirit. Be strong.

Moral of the Story : NEVER GIVE UP!

Thumbs up to you OP!

All the very best for the future.

@ Lalasticlala, let's motivate more people with this story.. e jo.

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Moral of the Story : NEVER GIVE UP!

Thumbs up to you OP!

All the very best for the future.

Thanks a lot.

Your story is truly a great one. I'm truly inspired by the account of how you picked yourself back up despite what you passed through.

Let me borrow this from Afoobabs
[...]It is the hammer of persistence that drives the nail of success
Congratulations, for my spirit is lifted up!

Inspiring story

fantasticone1:
Your story is truly a great one. I'm truly inspired by the account of how you picked yourself back up despite what you passed through.

I'm glad you're inspired.

Moral

1. Never give up on ur dream and passion it'll always take to a greater height

2. Never give a fvck about anybody opinion trying to drag u down. Follow your heart always but use your head though.

3. When life gives u Lemons make a Lemanode drink with it and even add ice cube join


4. Don't ever look down on anybody when they are going through their worse phase in Life tomorrow is always pregnant


Congratulations to you OP for not giving up easily I'm inspired

exynos:
Let me borrow this from Afoobabs [...]It is the hammer of persistence that drives the nail of success Congratulations, for my spirit is lifted up!

Thanks a lot.. Remain lifted up.

exynos:
Let me borrow this from Afoobabs [...]It is the hammer of persistence that drives the nail of success Congratulations, for my spirit is lifted up!

Thanks a lot.. Remain lifted up.

iaamxavier:
Moral

1. Never give up on ur dream and passion it'll always take to a greater height

2. Never give a fvck about anybody opinion trying to drag u down. Follow your heart always but use your head though.

3. When life gives u Lemons make a Lemanode drink with it and even add ice cube join


4. Don't ever look down on anybody when they are going through their worse phase in Life tomorrow is always pregnant


Congratulations to you OP for not giving up easily I'm inspired

Thanks a lot.. Remain inspired.

God bless u doc. You are one of those who made me fell in love with dentistry and dental surgery when I had thought it was only concerned with the teeth. Thanks for your success story, it's just what I need. Remain blessed!

That's the spirit. Winners don't quit no matter what.

What is wrong with all those people posting advertisement on nairaland?

Congrats. I hope u ve made up ur mind to leave Nigeria? Start writing IELTS immediately because medical practice in Nigeria can be frustrating

Well done! Your story is indeed inspiring

Love the unrelenting spirit you showed.

Kudoz.

Congratulations.... To study medicine no be beans! Sadly I have a friend in the medical line, who got into depression and eventually got addicted to anti-depressant drugs. Thank God you pulled through, more wins for you, and please be more prayerful as the devil is still roaring upandan as the wounded lion that he is, seeking whom to devour.

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Nice read

I'm inspired!!!
All the best in your endeavors dear OP.
God bless you.

Whenever I get hurt, I dust myself up knowing time heals all wound.

Try Again

Mikolion87:
@ Lalasticlala, let's motivate more people with this story.. e jo.

God bless you for this story. Please when you finally open your hospital, let us know so we can patronize you. At least we know you're not all these occultic doctors sucking patients blood in the name of treating them.

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Well done

Congratulations! hmmm !. Is good to run to God when the going becomes too tough.