“The hills are alive with the sound of music…”. How many of us remember singing these fond lyrics, particularly as children? Each music era brought with it a distinct style; from the Renaissance music era to the Baroque, Classical and Read more…
By Ore Taiwo Makinde Have you ever had to say the words “I forgive you” to someone who hurt or disappointed you? A co-worker, friend, spouse, sibling, parent or child? How did it feel? A friend of mine refused to 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 Read more…
At some point during my residency training I became burnt out and discouraged. I felt lonely and detached as well, so I decided to search for support and encouragement online. During my search I came across many great women support Read more…
These are distressing times. Barely a month ago, there was no single case of COVID-19 infection within our borders but alas, it has visited the high and mighty in the land with the threat of community spread to the masses. Read more…
The tension on the faces of patients in the hospital waiting room was almost palpable just few days ago. Seated under the confines of a shelter outside were another host of patients who did not feel so well but were 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 Read more…
At some point in my residency training I felt isolated and unmotivated so I began searching for support and encouragement online. During my search I came across many great women support groups locally and internationally, some for women in medicine Read more…
