Dr. Olutoyin Iretiola Asaolu Dr Olutoyin Iretiola Asaolu is a graduate of the College of Medicine (MBBS), University of Ilorin. She had her internship and residency training at the Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti and the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, respectively. She is a member of the West African College of Read more…
Dr. Miriam Mutebi is a Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. She is also a clinical epidemiologist and health systems researcher with a research focus on understanding barriers to access for women with cancers in Read more…
Dr Toyin AjalaDr. Olutoyin Ajala is the Chairperson/Chief Executive Officer of JBS Elderly Health & Wellbeing Foundation Africa, an organisation that focuses on enhancing the care and quality of life of the underprivileged older persons in Nigeria/Africa.She is also the MD/ founder of JBS GERONTOLOGY CENTER & JBS Medicare Services, Read more…
Excellence in Medicine Women Physicians Network hosted her third International career advancement session on the 25th of July 2020, with Dr. Abimbola Yerimah (fondly called Dr Abi) as the speaker. With her usual warm and friendly mien, she patiently talked us through the steps needed to have a successful navigation Read more…
Women In Gastro-enterology and Hepatology
This post was written for doctors who are wondering if Gastroenterology/Hepatology is a field they’d love to specialize in. Is that you? From the highly passionate Dr. Asaolu, we were introduced into the world of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria. The *key* to relevance is a decision to pursue and Read more…
Highlights from today’s meeting: Residency is not for everybody; she gave proof of non-clinicians who are thriving in other paths. Her choice of a surgical path was based on *PASSION. She experienced fulfillment when she realized that she was helping to restore sight. She combined this passion with careful observation Read more…
Did You Miss our Webinar on Residency in Nigeria? So guys,(ladies) on the 9th of May 2019, the EIM Women Physicians had a webinar with one of our amazing mentors, Dr. Tomi. It was titled: “The Nigerian Residency Route: Possibilities, Strategies and Opportunities to Succeed” I know what you’re thinking; Read more…
For a professional, this is a vital question? Whether as a medical student, resident or attending/ consultant, one practicing in general practice or as a medical officer. This is a question we need to ask ourselves at different stages in our careers, this becomes more important for female physicians. Literature Read more…
I had a somewhat bumpy introduction to Medicine, and had to re-sit a number of examinations in medical school. This I believe was due to a number of factors. However, by the time I was starting my residency in community medicine/public health in the same hospital, I had a clearer Read more…