"DOMINICA MED SCHOOL BABY!. my first blog about my journey to medical school...coined from the video made my students in my new medical school. Although Im not new to the blog world, writing some shitty non-medical related blogs in college prompted me into this. But I got converted after receiving my admission into Medical school. I must say it's a life changing event. To the disguise of my friends and family, I have added a little more swag to my gait, and I sound a little more sophisticated now. But I will be as real as possible on this blog. My journey like everyone elses' is a combination of meandering roads, bumpy streets with so many twists and turns, advise from deans to change lanes, and sometimes, getting pulled over.
I am born and breed in Nigeria, and came to the United States in 2006. Of course I had my own share of cultural shock and peer mockery, I suffered that fresh-off-the-boat stigma. First, I didn't know how to alert the transit bus driver that I had reached my bus stop, and was a little to proud to ask other commuters for help. I'm sure someone knows exactly what I am talking about.
But shortly, I began community college in California for 2 years, and then transfered to UC Davis to study Biological Science, and graduated in 2010, with a gpa not so great but not too bad. The last 4 semesters were the best tho. To make myself a more solid candidate for medical school, I swiped my credit card for 12,000 usd and chose to attend a post-baccaleareate program in Los Angeles. The cons - more years of science study...The pros - I met some long-lasting friends and did my own share of hollywood partying.
Finally I took the MCAT...omg the MCAT!, Thank God its over, I applied and got the best phone call ever...
Admissions - "Hi, May I speak to Chisom Ofodire"
Me - "Yes, he is speaking sir"
Admission - Just calling to tell you we have some good news...even better than what we offered earlier"
Me - (in shock) "I am listening sir"
Admission - Congratulations Chisom, you have been granted a seat in our Sept 2013 acceptance class
Me - (heading to the bathroom to pee) - (Jumping in excitement and injuring my knee), Thank you soo much, I am grateful! (bla bla bla...assuring him that I will be a good boy...like my words made any difference at this point)
Now, Call FAFSA to request Financial aid Loans....The excitement died down.Prior to the point the largest investment was a dell latitude laptop computer with a detached webcam. Now, I am putting hundreds of thousands bounty on my head. Follow me on my exhilarating and exciting journey of medical craziness and life adventure in the Caribbean island of Dominica. Quality!
Enjoy this Dominica Med School Baby rap song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp9nE1dg1Og&oq=dominica%20med%20&gs_l=youtube..0.5j0.904.3609.0.6146.13.11.0.0.0.0.289.1735.2j6j3.11.0.eytns%2Cpt%3D-30%2Cn%3D2%2Cui%3Dlr.1.0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.t4rMWKzmAlw
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