Current Pediatric Residents

Program: Pediatrics
Year: PGY II
Hometown: Ibokun, Nigeria
Undergrad School: Obafemi Awolowo University
Graduate School: East Tennessee State University
Medical School: Obafemi Awolowo University
Internship: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Why did you choose UMMC?: I chose UMC because the relationship among residents, residents and faculties, and other staff members are very cordial. Everyone is so nice, approachable, and ready to teach. UMC is a big center in the region, and I believe I would be exposed to wide pathologies of cases after my training.

Career Interest
I am still thinking about different specialties, though I have a niche for Heme-Onc or Neonatology (Let's see how it goes…)

Hobbies
Hanging out with families and friends, Playing tennis, Swimming, Cooking, Playing video games

What makes you unique?
Being myself and having a good demeanor to learn and grow to become a better individual and a physician.

What you like to do in free time?
Spending time with my family(wife and daughter) and friends, watching movies and YouTube videos, listening to podcasts, surfing the internet, and hoping to continue my interest in tennis and swimming

What do you like about the program?
Excellence in Teaching
Diversity of staff and patient population
Opportunities to be able to manage a different variety of pathologies