THE CAVE

MY JOURNEY TO MB;BS

(A Promise and A Process)

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WRITTEN BY: DR AJAYI DAVID ADURAGBEMI (MB;BS EKSU)

 DEDICATION
I dedicate this book to my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

In the potter’s hand, he makes something out of nothing.

To my parents, Pastor Felix Ajayi and Deaconess Toyin Olowomeye-Ajayi, and

my lovely siblings; Engineer Ajayi Daniel O and Barrister Ajayi Daniella O.

Thanks for all your support, love, and encouragement.

I also dedicate this book to my juniors in Medical school, all medical students
worldwide and everyone who intends to study this noble course, Medicine &
Surgery.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Blessed be the name of the Lord, the custodian of wisdom, the only wise master
builder for the insight and divine inspiration behind this book.

My Parents, Pastor Felix Ajayi and Deaconess Toyin Olowomeye-Ajayi for

nurturing God’s gift in me, supporting the vision and from whom I have learnt
various life lessons.

My evergreen siblings, Engineer Ajayi Daniel and Barrister Daniella Ajayi, whom
have always encouraged and supported me especially through my medical school
journey.

Dr Olanipekun Ayomide, Afolabi Mercy, for the love, encouragements and support
while I journeyed through medical school.

My mentors: Dr Adeoti, Dr Ojo Abiola, Dr Fasina Oyinlola, who loved, supported,

believed in me while in medical school.

The WeMoveStudyGroup for the pivotal role played in my medical school journey.

My Pastors, Dr and Dr (Mrs) Solomon, Pastor and Pastor (Mrs) Matthew Okwuazo
and members of RCCG Messiah Palace for their love, support and various life
lessons learnt from them.

Finally, to everyone who has contributed to this book and to my growth in one way
or the other,

Thank you and God Bless You

 ABOUT Dr AJAYI DAVID.A……………..
You always try to bring out the best in others and you so much believe in team
work. You’ve got so much leadership skills and I’m super proud to have known
you.- A. Viota

It’s been a great pleasure knowing you. Your humility, hardwork and perseverance
is second to none. So far, I know you’re blessed with a creative mind. Your writing
is excellent, and you always come up with a thought-provoking content. I’m your
biggest fan and I know the world awaits your manifestation.-M. Oluwakemi

You're an amazing friend. I remembered during my S1 posting you gave me a code

and I have been using it till date. Know God. Enjoy medicine. Press your phone.
Read. Relax. I have been using it. Stuffs I don't know you explain it well too. I'm
grateful for the gift of you. And yes, you helped out when I became the Senate
house registrar. My first meeting report was your work. I wish you success in your
future endeavors- L. Opeyemi.

You are an amazing leader, friend, and, brother. You are a true blessing to me, you
came into my life when I needed the motivation and inspiration most. Thank you
endlessly for so willingly giving me your time and effort. Your dedication to
guiding me has never gone unnoticed or unappreciated. You have always listened
without judgment, spoken without prejudice, helped me without entitlement, and
understood without pretension. You're so amazing Dr. I pray that God enlarges
your vision, makes you stronger each day, gives you wisdom for all you do, floods
your existence, and makes you that great man you desire. I CELEBRATE YOU. - A.
Mercy

Davadura is an amazing friend, one I feel so privileged to have met in med school.
He exudes outstanding wisdom. Every chat with him has been enlightening. My
most amazing experience with him was the opportunity to serve as President in
CMDA while he served as president in EKSUMSA. He's a leader par excellence, a
God lover and a great visionary. Star Mandate, the world awaits the treasure God
has put in you. Thanks for being a wonderful friend. - J. Mercy
When we newly resumed, after our first pathology exams and everything
appeared so tough. I knew I needed help. I prayed about my clinical stay and I was
led to you. I would say you're truly God's blessing to me. You are an exceptional
leader, kind, humble, easygoing and selfless. I'm eternally grateful for the love,
counsels, checkups, stuff and all. I don't take all you've done for granted. My
prayer is that as you step into this new phase of your life, you walk in prepared
places. You would never know a better yesterday. You enjoy favor all the days of
your life. Thanks so much for all you do. - O. Ayomide

One thing that stands out about David is his undying passion to get things done
via excellent leadership. He has paid some dues to see this happen and should be
listened to. It's a blessing to have known you. - K. Valiant

Davadura as he is fondly called, is one person whose love for God is palpable and
whom I know to be so intentional about self-development. Over the years, I have
seen how much he has invested and how much value he places on BOOKS, desiring
to learn from the great people and leaders. This, I can invariably say has shaped
him to that spectacular being he is today. I celebrate you, my Leader! - A.
Emmanuel

Dr.David, a graceful leader, a man that leads with a calm headed mind, a man of
humility. Treats even those younger than him with respect, takes them as an
equal …. All in all a man worthy of great emulation- A Gbolahan

Dr Ajayi is a pacesetter who sets bars high for those coming behind him. He has
been a strong influence on me in personality and leadership. He ensures to leave
no stone unturned and keeps pushing to be better than his last .In all, I've seen
him as someone who will not give up on bringing out the best in people, especially
his associates and followers:- A. Elizabeth

I remember the very day I saw you and I made up my mind that I will be your
friend. I have never for once regretted that action. I am happy that we have
impacted each other and our stories wont be complete without individual input.

Welcome to this noble profession, greater heights:- Dr. Olanipekun, A

 FOREWORD
Dr. David has always committed himself to selfless service to humanity for as long
as I have known him, and the CAVE is yet another example of his passion to see
people excel in their endeavors. He is well acquainted with multitasking while in
Medical School and certainly qualified to write about it.

Dr. David has demonstrated the enormous qualities at his disposal in writing the
CAVE; the blend of his versatility in religious, political, social, and academic
reasoning has made this book a fantastic read. Like his previous books, he has once
again discussed profound issues in a simple and easily comprehensible manner and
I am not surprised by how much I have learnt from reading the CAVE.

Haven had a similar experience of combining extracurricular activities with

medical school training. The highlight of this book for me is how important
relationships are to a successful sojourn in medical school and life in itself. Dr.
David has not only shown from his wealth of experience how important this is, he
has also explained practical ways to help maximize relationships and be excellent
in all your endeavors.

While the lessons in the CAVE can comfortably find application in other aspects of
life, it is however a must-read for every medical student and those who have plans
to become one, especially in a time like ours when all-round development is not
negotiable.

Dr Ajibola Tolulope
EKSUMSA President
2019/2020
 PREFACE
When I got admission to study Medicine in December 2013, I attended a class at
the PTP main hall where I was told that in this department, its fail one, fail all (It
means if you fail any course in first or second semester, you’ll be out of medical
school). I was scared and terrified. I began to cry. That was a defining moment in
my life. I knew nothing about Medical School. I only knew that if anyone wants to
be a Doctor, one will have to study Medicine in the University.

I cried from the hall to the satellite gate but there was no tears on my face. I was
sobbing in my soul. For the first time, I heard the voice of God, audibly.

He whispered Joshua 1: 6-7;

‘’Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land
I swore to their ancestors to give them.

Be strong and courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave
you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful
wherever you go.’’

That became the word I held onto throughout my stay in medical school.

God made medical school great for me. He granted me favour in the sight of men.

There were challenges on the way, but they built capacity in me and I’m grateful to
God, for actualizing my dreams.

So, I decided to write this book to inspire my juniors in medical school and to give
an idea of what medical school looks like to individuals who’ll in future time want
to study Medicine, the noble profession.

- DR AJAYI DAVID ADURAGBEMI

(MB;BS EKSU)
 INTRODUCTION
Have you heard about the Cave Of Adullam?

In the narrative of David’s life, we first encounter the Cave of Adullam in 1

Samuel 22. As David was fleeing from Saul, who was trying to kill him (1 Samuel
19 records one of several instances), he sought refuge among the Philistines in
Gath (1 Samuel 21:10–14). Realizing, however, that this was not a safe place for
him, “David left Gath and escaped to the Cave of Adullam. When his brothers and
his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. All those who
were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became
their commander. About four hundred men were with him” (1 Samuel 22:1–2).
This Cave of Adullam became a base of operations for David, and it was here that
he went from being a lone fugitive on the run to a leader of a band of “outlaws”
with formidable military might.

Second Samuel 23 gives a summary of exploits of some of the mighty men who
followed David. Three of his mighty men met David at the Cave of Adullam. The
Philistines were encamped around David, threatening him. In this time of stress, he
expressed a desire for some of the water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem,
his hometown. Three of his mighty men took it to heart and at great risk broke
through the Philistine lines, got water from the well, and brought it back to
David.

Men who entered into the Cave of Adullam in distress, in debt, discontented, green,
weak, unskilled and frustrated, became mighty men. They became men who could
take risks, they became equipped, skilled and dexterous. What happened to them in
that cave? How could a man who was a lone fugitive become a leader of a band of
mighty men? What caused the transformation? What did they touch?

In the same vein, did we all enter into medical school.

We all entered medical school unskilled, green, unequipped, even some without a
clue of what we were going into. But after 6 years or more, we become safe
physicians. One in whose hands life is committed after passing through medical
school.
 The Cave of Adullam, is literally where men are made and are better equipped to
be proficient in caring for the whole man. It is a place of aloneness, a place of
personal dealings, a place of making, a place of true transformation mentally,
spiritually, emotionally and academically. The Cave Of Adullam is a place where
knowledge is acquired, mindset are shaped, and character is developed.

It however occurred to me that, medical school is Our Cave of Adullam.

Hence, the title of this short guide.

Have a joyride.
 CONTENT
THE CAVE-My Journey To MB;BS
(A Promise and A Process)

Dedication

Acknowledgement

About David

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

1. We're here for a purpose- Reason

2. Understanding Your Person- Research

3. Aloneness doesn’t Work Here- Relationships

4. Harness Your Potentials- Resourcefulness

5. Take God as the Captain of Your Ship.- Ruler.

My Final Words

Advice From My Classmates To You

Food For Thought.

 CHAPTER ONE
We're here for a purpose- Reason
Anything and everything you have experienced has been purposeful; it has brought
you to where you are now.- Iyanla Vanzant

If you were given a blank cheque to choose what University you'd want to attend,
which would you go for and on what basis would you choose?

I definitely know you're thinking about it right now.

I can also guess what your answers would be.

University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University,University of Lagos,

University of Benin. It could even be a Private University like: Afe Babalola
University, Ado Ekiti, Bowen University, Iwo, Babcock University.

So, on what basis?

It could be because:

1. You have an older sibling or relative in that school that has fed you with some
interesting stories.

2. It's ranked one of the best in Nigeria, or Africa or Globally

3. The Institution has produced prominent personalities making global impact.

4. Parent's Preference

All of these were what governed my decision about a decade ago.

I had preference for University of Ibadan.

An institution that was founded in 1948 as University College Ibadan. A
University that has educated many notable alumni, including a Nobel Laureate in
Literature, eminent mathematicians, scientists, politicians, lawyers, business icons,
philosophers, writers, monarchs, countless technocrats, recipients of the Nigerian
National order of merit, Fellows of the various learned academies.

In September 2016, it became the first Nigerian university to make the top 1000
in Times Higher Education rankings. Prior to that, it had always made the top 10
African Universities in Webometrics Rankings. UI is currently ranked No. 1 in
Nigeria and 1196 in the world according to Webometrics.

However, My Jamb Score hindered me from gaining admission that year. So, I
secured admission to the Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State to study
Mathematics and Statistics which I did for a year before writing another Joint
Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam having found out Ekiti State
University, Ado Ekiti, EKSU was offering Medicine from an uncle who doggedly
believed in me, Dr Ajonijebu Duyilemi.

Ekiti State University Ado, Ado Ekiti is a state owned and operated Nigerian
university, located in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria, whose vision is to produce
graduates adequately equipped to handle contemporary socioeconomic and
environmental challenges through cutting edge research in science, technology,
and humanities, driven by information and communication technology. Providing
high quality educational experience shaped by outstanding teaching and research
that benefit cultures, societies and economies.

With the above vision, I must say I’m proud to have studied at Ekiti State
University, Ado Ekiti.

If you were asked what course you'd want to study, what would you go for?

Many of us had childhood dreams of being a pilot, astronaut, doctor, lawyer,

engineer etc.

But, What Misconceptions Do People Have With The Choice Of Studying

Medicine? You may have even found yourself in medical school for one or two of
the myth below:
1 Brilliance Myth

2 Hereditary Myth

3 Competition Myth

4 Poverty Alleviation Myth

5 Talent Myth

Brilliance Myth.

People feel that students who seem outstanding in Science class especially in
Mathematics, English Language, Physics, and Chemistry will be best fit to study
Medicine. This is not always true. Many have found themselves in Medical School
on this basis and they get frustrated because of the rigor that comes with Medical
School.

Hereditary Myth

Parents believe that for the sake of their businesses, their clinics, big hospitals, one
of their children or all have to study Medicine for the sake of continuity.

Some of such kids come into Medical School and find passion in something else
and eventually becomes a futile venture while some dropout because they cannot
cope with the stress of medical school.

Competition Myth.

Some parents want their wards to study professional courses for the sake of the
pride they derive at the detriment of their kids. It’s not a too good reason to have
wards enrolled into the rigorous journey of Medical School, as it deprives wards of
the opportunity to study their course of choice.
Poverty Alleviation Myth

Parents encourage their wards to study Medicine to alleviate the financial

catastrophe. This used to be one of the major reasons why people train wards to
Medical School especially in Nigeria and Africa generally.

With the Advent of technology, children don't have to go through the stressful
experience of Medical School for this reason. Information and Communication
Technology (ICT), Tech, Artificial Intelligence, even Sports such as Football in
this age seem highly lucrative.

Talent Myth

Medical School requires more than Talent. Many have and will still go to Medical
School because they are seemingly talented enough to be a Doctor. They can read
for long hours or read faster or have the propensity to read a lot of books in a short
time frame. It is not always true. Talent alone doesn't make a Physician.

Above all, regardless of whatever myth you feel brought you to Medical School,
either by Accident or Intent, You're here.

However, it is good that a man finds his place early and stays there.

There’s nothing like being at the center of God’s plan for one’s life.

Jeremiah 1:5

I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set
you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations

Conclusively, What if you were given the decision to choose what country you'll
be born, I definitely know what country you'd not want to be again?

So, I am in medical school, how do I move from here?

 CHAPTER TWO
Understanding Your Person
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom- Aristotle

Bishop T.D Jakes once visited a zoo and noticed the elephant moving around. The
elephant is strong and big, tough, throwing its weight around. God made it big.
Being big is its defense.

The Lion roars. When it roars, everybody is almost paralyzed in fear for God gave
it his roar as its defense.

The Cheetah can’t roar but it can run like the wind. The Cheetah can run so fast
because God gave it running has its defense.

The Eagle spreads his wings and soars into the air and says I can’t run but I can fly.
God let the eagle able to fly because it was its defense.

But we as humans, we can’t fly like the eagle, we can’t run like the cheetah, we
can’t roar like the lion nor can we throw our weight around like the elephant.

So, what did God give man as his defense?

God gave man, a BRAIN.

That’s why God didn’t make chairs. He only brings it half way. He lets man
imagine, and develop.

Look around your life for trees not tables.

Every man is unique in his own way.

It means there's something unique about you.

Yes, You!

You’re not the same as everyone.

That uniqueness has to be discovered.

And the discovery has to be EARLY.

Anytime I am opportuned to speak with my juniors, I often tell them to ENJOY

MEDICINE. Many would ask, how should I enjoy medicine with the huge
workload and the back to back examinations?

Here is the full meaning of the acronym;

E- Educate Your Mind

N- Nurture Your Dreams

J- Join Associations Whose Vision Aligns With Your Values

O- Orientate Yourself Towards Complementing And Not Competing

Y – You Must Celebrate Your Small Wins

E- Educate your mind

The mind is the seat of human intelligence. It is what governs our lives and shapes
our character. It is pivotal to our rising in life. You cannot rise above the reach of
your mind. What a man’s mind can conceive, his hand can handle. The Mind of
man can limit him and can also enhance his rising.

While I was President of the Ekiti State University Medical Students Association,
EKSUMSA, the Welfare Director at that time, Adeosun Iremide established a
mental health initiative for medical students and it was themed: Mental Health, a
medical students asset. It was a time where some of our members had mental
health issues owing to matters of results and poor academic performance.

In Medical School, things usually don’t go rosy for majority of persons, not
because they are dullard or they are not serious with academics. It could be due to
family issues or even school fees payment, breakup in relationships (breakfasts-
national cake..lol), the overwhelming stress of medical school etc.
Mental challenges may even set in, in a person who had never failed exams before,
coming to medical school only to fail an exam despite putting his best into it.

I had my own share of the national cake. But here were my prophylactic measures
to this challenge:

 Have a mentor (a senior or even a lecturer) who can guide you,

 Positive Confessions

 Have friends with like passion

 Pray without Ceasing

 Read books that would broaden your horizon and encourage you to be a
better you

 Rest and Eat well

N- Nurture your dreams

I often tell people that Medical School is not a destination for anybody. Its a
promise and a process. It’s a place where dreams are nurtured but not without
challenges. I wrote a book titled: Light Up, there I explained the feature of a
learning process. It may at some time seem far, seem impossible, and tiring but the
end justifies the means.

Dreams can be nurtured and dreams can be sabotaged in medical school. There are
factors that contribute to it. Some of which will be discussed in subsequent
chapters.

J- Join Associations Whose Vision Aligns With Your Values

I once spoke with a junior of mine who once said ‘I don’t want to get involved in
association stuffs. I just want to bag my MB;BS. So, for 6 years she intends to be
alone with her books without friends.
We’re social beings. We need associations. We need relationships.

The relationships we build today becomes our connection tomorrow.

In medical school, I joined and actively participated in student associations such as

Ekiti State University Medical Students Association [EKSUMSA], Nigerian
Medical Students Association [NiMSA], Christian Medical and Dental
Association-Students Arm [CMDA] and even so Non-Governmental Organizations
such as O.A initiatives established by Dr. Olanipekun Ayomide etc.

They all made medical school fun and interesting, increased my capacity to handle
and manage people which is beyond medical school curriculum and also travelling
to various cities for seminars, congresses, conventions etc, above all, meeting
people in various medical schools and learning from them.

Association determines your altitude in life.

O- Orientate Yourself Towards Complementing And Not Competing

One Sunny afternoon, the result of one of our exams was released. While we were
all happy that everyone passed, a friend of mine was moody. I asked him why he
really wasn’t excited despite the fact that he had 76%. He said the guy he was
competing with was 2 marks ahead of him. Throughout that day, he was so sad.

The secret to living a fulfilled life in medical school is to live far above the level of
competition. I often tell people that if you’re hungry to compete, then compete with
whom your were yesterday and not anyone else.

We’re unique. We have different strengths and weaknesses. We don’t have the
same DNA. So, why should we compete with one another at the detriment of our
mental health?

However, it isn’t a reason not to strive to be the best you can be. The
performance of others can inspire you. They could encourage you but it shouldn’t
be a basis for unhealthy competition.

We should rather strive to complement each other for the greater good.
Y – You Must Celebrate Your Small Wins

Anytime I achieve a great feat, no matter how little, whether I pass an End Of
Posting exam, score a high mark in exams, pass my professional exams, win
elections, etc, I celebrate with family and friends.

Celebrate yourself. Take yourself on a date. Eat good food.

There’s a way rewards attract more outstanding results.

So friend, ENJOY MEDICINE.

HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU?

 Search Inwards

I once went with a friend to study in class at night while in 300level, as soon as we
got to class, I ate what I got to eat and then I fell asleep only to wake up the
following morning with terrible mosquito bites while my friend studied all through
the night.

I later found out that I studied better in the day and in my room alone. So, I
decided to make good use of the daytime. For example, If I wanted to study for 6
hours that day, I will read 4hours in the day and 2 hours at night.

Study yourself and know what works for you. Know whether you are a day or
night reader. Whether or not you read best in class, library or your room. Know
how best group discussion works for you.

My good friends Dr Bankole Femi (Femisax), one of the selfless persons I have
ever met and Dr Babatunde Iyanuoluwa (Babston) love joint reading. I did join
them during the 3rd End of Posting Examination in Surgery and it was really
productive. However, I love to go study on my own and then come together later to
discuss. Knowing what works for you will influence the choice of your study
group, your study time and involvement in extracurricular activities.

 Know your strengths and weaknesses

We all have areas of strength and weakness. The earlier you discover your
strengths and weaknesses, the better. Know what course you naturally understand
without much stress and those you can’t relate so well with. Then, apply
appropriate measures to them. Those measures include;

 Creating more time for it

 Meet seniors to get helpful materials
 Have mentors that can put you through
 Never miss or skip classes
 Attend tutorial classes

When I resumed to the clinical wing, my first few classes in Medical Microbiology
wasn’t cool. I couldn’t relate with what was taught, so I knew Microbiology was a
weakness. I had to visit my seniors, get materials that could help. I gave it more
study time and not at the detriment of my strengths.

 Establish your values

You must have an identity as an individual. You must be able to answer the
question;

What do I stand for?

What do I represent?

What do I believe in?

Your values determine the friends you attract. It determines the type of association
to join. It shapes the way you think. It determines the way you see things and
address situations. It even govern how you manage stress in medical school.

Do you believe in God?

Do you believe in Honesty, integrity, respect, truthfulness and sincerity?

These are fundamental to your belief system as an individual. Your values

determines how valuable you’ll turn out to be.

Brilliance, Talents, Skill can take you to the top, but your values will keep you
there.
As I conclude this chapter, let me share with you a brief discuss I had with one of
the best students in my class, selfless to stupor, EKSUMSA’s Librarian 2021/2022,
EKSUMSA’s Most Jovial Male, very talented with the saxophone, Dr Bankole
Oluwafemi Samuel who was the first to bag distinctions in both Pediatrics and
Obstetrics and Gynecology in a sitting, and capped it all with a distinction in
Medicine. I asked him 5 questions any medic would want to ask;

1. What Motivated You To Achieve Distinctions in Medical School?

Well I'd say naturally my principle is that "whatever you find yourself doing, do it
well" and that's what I work with, so I put in all my best, cover all grounds such
that no matter what happens, I'll still succeed. My friends are a big part, they
made me realize I could do it. And the biggest part is the constant prayers of my
parent. The prayers of the righteous really does avail much.

2. What was your daily routine like?

Well I actually don’t have a daily routine. I guess I would have done better with a
little more effort though, but I do not like stress (laughs).

3. What's your view about Excellence?

Excellence is an attitude, it's a way of life. Excellent people usually are not only
excellent in one thing. They are excellent all round. It's not in the grades.
Excellence is when you put in the extra always, especially when it's least
convenient. It is when you see what others do not.

4. How do you managed to merge Academic with other offices you held

One thing I've learnt is that, you can do more if you can manage your time well. I
am not a good time manager, I'm just trying but doing the right thing at the right
time just saves a lot of trouble. Knowing your capacity, not taking more than you
can handle.

5. Advice for juniors

 My advice to all is that, know what works for you. At every point when life wants
to knock you down, instead of lamenting, dust yourself up and always learn from
your failures. Einstein said insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a
different result. That means if you want better, you cannot be doing the same thing.
To get better, you have to do more. Hold on to God, He can do all things

From the discuss with him, you’d realize that:

 Excellence is not a one-time thing, it’s a habit.

 Having friends who believe in you doubles your performance.
 Extracurricular activities don’t distract you provided it is within your
capacity to handle.
 In medical school, the importance of effective time management can’t be
overemphasized.
 Failure isn’t the opposite of success, but a pathway to Excellence.
 Prayer is key. Nothing happens by coincidence as the spiritual controls the
physical
 Whatever you find yourself doing, do it well.
 CHAPTER THREE
Aloneness Doesn’t Work Here- Relationships
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with people.

In 2019, while I resumed to the clinical wing, I was elected as the General
Secretary of Ekiti State University Medical Students Association, EKSUMSA. I
knew it was going to be a really difficult task combining a political office with
academic activities without letting any of them suffer. So, I decided to visit a
mentor of mine who was in medical school at that time, Dr Ojo Abiola who bagged
a Distinction in Pathology, he told me about clinical activities and how he had a
group discussion that helped him. So I decided to form a group as soon as
Pathology and Pharmacology Block One Posting Began named the Triads.

The group comprised of Dr Kolade Valiant, Dr Alonge Toluwanmi, and I, then we

included Dr Ajamah Emmanuel, Dr Taiwo Samuel, Dr Dinehin Oyindamola and
Dr Aluko Olamide. Then the group was renamed, WeMoveGroup.

We prepared for all our exams together and we all graduated at the same time.
Relationships matter.

Whether we like it or not, we are products of our relationships. We are a product of

the relationships between our parents. We are products of relationships with our
siblings. We’re products of relationships amongst our friends.

Relationships can make and can mar anyone.

Medical school cannot be journeyed alone. It cannot be journeyed in isolation.

Whenever I am to advice my juniors, one commandment I tell them is;

Be a Liverpool Fan, Never Walk Alone.

Many study groups in medical school fail for many reason while only a few stand
the test of time.

Why do group discussion fail?

When a group discussion fails or ceases to exist, question 3 entities:

o The Vision

Vision drives the group. When there’s no vision, the people perish. When the
vision is not clear and the goal isn’t feasible, the group dies in time.

The vision is the fuel that propels the group. If the vision is vague, the group
will paralyze in the shortest possible time and the members will see no reason
to come for meetings

o The Leader

Like John C. Maxwell will say, Everything rises and falls on leadership.

The leader has the responsibility of;

 Ensuring that the vision is clear, credible, concise, correct

 Ensuring that the vision is understood by the members

 Ensuring that the interest of the members is constantly nurtured

 Ensuring that every member is cared for

 Ensuring meeting times are dictated by members

 Ensuring that members leave meetings more equipped than they

came.

 Ensuring that the results of each member is known, celebrate those

who did well and encouraging those who didn’t, to do better.

o The Members

Commitment on the part of the members in depended on the leader and the
vision. Members will be committed when they know that:

 They’re indeed cared for- people care less about how much you know
until they know how much you care.
  They’re respected alongside their opinions and feelings- people love to be
accorded due respect.

 They understand the vision and see themselves in the big picture.

CREATING A GROUP DISCUSSION THAT LASTS

1. Have a clear vision for the group

2. Have a leader who communicates the vision constantly
3. Delegate duties; Academic coordinator, Welfare coordinator etc. with clear job
descriptions.
4. Pray without ceasing sometimes fast.
5. Understand times and seasons
6. Get past questions and shun hoarding materials
7. Share topics amidst yourselves
8. Be faithful to the meeting times
9. Reward does who get high score in exams
10. Access the performance of the group after release of each results.

HOW TO ASSESS THE PROGRESS OF A STUDY GROUP

 Objective Assessment
Calculate the average score of the individual members in the group as a percentage.
 Subjective Assessment
Monthly review and discussion of how the group has been helpful to individuals
including how to improve.

HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR SUCCESS IN MEDICAL SCHOOL?

What is Success? What does it look like? Most people have a vague picture of
what it means to be a successful person that looks something like this;
The wealth of Bill Gates, the physique of Arnold Schwarzenegger, (Tyra Banks),
the intelligence of Albert Einstein, the athletic ability of Micheal Jordan, the
business prowess of Donald Trump, the social grace and poise of Jackie Kennedy,
the imagination of Walt Disney, and the heart of Mother Teresa.
Back to Our Medical School, probably you’d like to be like the valedictorians, Dr
Bankole Iyanujesu, Dr Coker, Dr Fasiku Victor or our amazing Akinduyo Kehinde.
 If you tried to become just like even one of these other people, you won’t be
successful. You would be a bad imitation of them, and you would eliminate the
possibility of becoming the person you were meant to be. Success is not defined by
wealth. Success is not a special feeling, it’s not about specific and worthwhile
possession. Success is not often about power. It’s not about achievements.
What then is Success?
Success is;
Knowing your purpose,
Growing to reach your maximum potential, and
Sowing seeds that benefit others.
When you think of success in this way, you can see why it must be seen as a
journey rather than a destination. No matter how long you live or what you decide
to do in life, as long as you have the right attitude about it, you will never exhaust
your capacity to grow towards your potentials or run out of opportunities to help
others
In medical school, it is either a pass (a score of 50% and above), distinction
(greater than 75% in my school, 80% in some schools) or a fail (less than 50%).
However, your results don’t define you, your resilience does.
The measure of your success is not relative. It is personal.
So, I do not compare my score with that of a friend. I compare with what I
previously had.
My aim is not to beat the best but to be the best version of myself.
So, the indices for measuring my success is:
 How disciplined have I been?
 How consistent have I been with my study plan?
 What did I do wrongly?
 How did I manage my time?
 What measure can I put in place to yield an outstanding performance?

Success is not what you pursue. It is what you attract by whom you’ve become.

No physician you see today become so overnight. They labored to get there by
being consistently persistent in study, discipline and resilience. Not giving up
regardless of whatever result they have.
Not everyone will have distinctions, but you’d not have maximized your stay, if you
don’t discover the areas that make you distinct.
As I conclude this chapter, let me share with you a brief discuss I had with the
valedictorian of my class, who was awarded EKSUMSA’s Most Versatile Student,
a business owner, a one-time NiMSA South West Coordinator, Dr Akinduyo
Kehinde Adeyanju. She bagged distinctions in Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry,
Pharmacology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, she capped it by setting an
outstanding record of Distinctions in Medicine, Surgery and Community
Medicine in one sitting. I asked her 5 questions any medic would want to ask;

1. What Motivated You To Achieve Distinctions in Medical School?

Uhmmmm… this question is a bit difficult to answer, I have never been an average
student right from time, but then coming into university, I didn’t really know what
to expect, at the same time I was not ready to be lost in the crowd, I always told
myself that once it is achievable then I can achieve it.

2. What was your daily routine like?

My daily routine at the beginning of posting is a bit different from towards exam,
but then I normally do my reading very early in the morning, then during the day I
work on extracurricular stuffs like my business and all.

3. What's your view about Excellence?

I don’t want to be spiritual here, but I know God blesses one with the spirit of
excellence. Aside that excellence is being outstanding in whatever you do, and
doing it right, and the way to achieve this is giving your best to whatever you find
yourself doing.

4. How do you managed to merge Academic with other offices you held

I will say planning and understanding oneself, l enjoy politics and administrative
roles, these are things that I have passion for, so they are not burden at all, but
they can be sometimes when the stress becomes so much, at this time I slow
things down and remind myself that medicine first, then others can follow so I
don’t get carried away and lose track of what is more important. I do these by
managing my time well, I know when I can play around and I know when to slow
down on my extracurricular activities, especially during exams.

5. Advice for Juniors

Take time to discover yourself and know what works for you, these help you to
stand in the storm and not easily swerved by what others are doing or how they
are doing it. And always involve God in whatever you do, He makes things happen.

From the discuss with her, you’d realize that:

1. Know what works for you by understanding yourself

2. Don’t be lost in the crowd. Be Yourself..

3. Only God gives the spirit of excellence.

4. Effective time management is pivotal in your medical school journey

5. Set your priorities right.

 CHAPTER FOUR
Harness Your Potentials- Resourcefulness
If you only bag MB;BS after your 6 years in medical school, you didn’t
maximize your stay. You must graduate on your left hand with your degree
and on your right with a blueprint of your destiny- Apostle Joshua Selman.

In my final year in medical school, I was privileged to be the 5th Executive

President of Ekiti State University Medical Students Association (EKSUMSA),
and I was invited to several interviews where I was asked a common question;
Davadura, how do you manage to combine Politics and Medical School such that
none suffered.

While I served as the General Secretary of the association, the Central Executive
Council led by Dr. Ajibola Tolulope went on a courtesy visit to the then Special
Adviser to The Governor on Public Health, Dr Ogunsakin Jimlas. We discussed a
lot and I was inspired by all he said to run for President of the association and to
effect all he talked about when I’m eligible.

PREPARATION FOR LEADERSHIP

As soon as we left his office that day, I told my friend who was then the Librarian,
Dr Ajamah Emmanuel that in coming years, I was going to run for President of the
association. I began to diligently learn leadership from Dr Ajibola Tolulope. I
learnt how he handled issues, how he managed situations, how he related with his
colleagues and his juniors too. I served him so diligently and was loyal to the very
end towards the progress of the association.

I became interested in the subject of leadership and governance. I began reading

books on Leadership and Management by John C.Maxwell, Late {Dr} Myles
Monrue, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, Bishop David Oyedepo and
watching speeches of great men like Barrack Obama, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to
learn oratory,National and World Political Systems, enrolled into leadership
tutorials organized by Fela Durotoye.
After Dr Ajibola’ administration, I was appointed Secretary General, of Nigerian
Medical Students Association, Standing Committee On Medical Education
{NiMSA- SCOME}, learnt leadership from my best friend, the then National
Director, Dr Olanipekun Ayomide, quite a number of maiden projects were done
and it was a progressive journey. Simultaneously, I was EKSUMSA’ HealthWeek
General Secretary under Dr Faponda Seun who was the then Chairman, I really
learnt from him. I was also appointed as Youth President In My Church, Redeemed
Christian Church Of God, (RCCG) Messiah Palace, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. I also
had to manage them with invitations from different denominations and student
associations to come minister online and onsite.

I was at that time the General Secretary of the Christian Medical and Dental
Association- Student Arm (CMDA) where I learnt leadership from Dr Bukoye
Mosadoluwa for two tenures. We had to travel severally for conferences and it
really was a great experience.

All my clinical years were full of leadership responsibilities and that instigated the
appellation CAPACITY, the nickname I was popularly called.

There’ll be no quality performance without quality preparation.

Your preparation determines your Progression in life and destiny.

Medical school gives you the opportunity to harness your hidden potentials. Don’t
miss such opportunities to express your talents and to develop your potentials.

DURING PRESIDENCY

While I was President, I and my Central Executive Council Members (STAR

MANDATE TEAM) achieved the following;

o Sustained Academic Excellence

 Consistent tutorial sessions
 Access to scholarships
 Opportunities/ exposure to international exam standards
 Senior junior mentorship & Interactions
o Capacity Building
  Leadership Summit
 Seminars by International Bodies such as WHO
 Continual Facilitation for further Participation in activities of NiMSA,
FAMSA etc
o Health Promotion
 Accessible Essential Medicines
 Accessibility to COVID19 Vaccine for Preclinical Students
o Funding
 Maiden EKSUMSA Magazine
 Sponsor and Alumni
 Through Health Awareness Club
o Inclusive Government
 Periodic Visit To Each Level especially the Preclinical Wing
 Report of Stewardship every quarter
 Accessibility
 e-Suggestion Box
o Welfarism
 Prompt response to immediate needs
 Attending to matters of fuel payment for bus trips
 School Identification cards
o Resourcefulness
 School Health Campaign
 Market Health Campaign
 Bank Health Campaign
 Palace Health Campaign

All of which didn’t happen without its own challenges but the greatest of the
resources that helped accomplish this and lots more was God and the Gift of Men.

HOW WAS I ABLE TO MERGE ALL OF THESE WITH ACADEMIC

ACTIVITIES?

It was tough, choking and I was really lean, trust me. I barely had time to cook. I
always bought food from eateries around and I was not being paid as President. I
rather was spending my little pocket money for the association. I saw it as Sacrifice
of Leadership. Like John C. Maxwell will say: Leaders Give Up, to Go Up.

 TRUST GOD FOR STRENGTH

Proverbs 28; 26 says: Those who trust their own strength are fools, but anyone who
walks in wisdom is safe.

Some responsibilities are given to us in medical school not by accident but in

alignment with our future and to prepare us for the journey ahead. For such
responsibilities, the strength of man will definitely fail, only the strength of God
can help such man.

Little wonder, Psalm23; 4 says: Even when I walk through the valley, I will not be
afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

When I had exams and had not prepared adequately, I trusted him.

When I had exams and had travels before exams, I trusted him.

When I had terrible political criticisms towards my final exams, I trusted him.

When I had critical decisions to make towards preparation for major programs, I
trusted him.

When we needed a lot of money for programs that was a must to be done, I trusted
him.

Trust in the Lord. Lean not on thy own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge
him and he’ll direct your path.

 UNDERSTAND YOUR PERSON

I knew what worked for me early. I loved to read alone and then afterwards discuss
in study groups. I knew before going for an exam, I had to read each lecture note at
least thrice. I knew that I read better in the day. I understood that I had weaknesses
and would not miss such classes.

I knew I had so many responsibilities, so I tried to reject newer ones no matter how
catchy it seemed. I also ensured that timings of our event affords me at least 2
weeks to prepare for any upcoming exams. It was tough but I developed new ways
to balance things and adapting without losing my values and ideologies.

 GROUP DISCUSSION

WeMoveGroup was a major support system. I remember my Second Medicine

Posting. I barely had time to read. I only had the opportunity of reading my lecture
notes once. I was virtually everywhere with courtesy visits, travelling, programs,
conventions, outreaches etc. I had to crash read a lot of lecture notes. However,
Group discussion played a major role. I was taught almost all that eventually come
out in the examination on that discussion day and had 76% in Family Medicine and
68% in Psychiatry. Thanks to God and the WeMoveGroup. God bless them.

 HAVE MENTORS

God is a great strategist who will call and then lead you to destiny. However, it is
crucial to have at least one human being who can guide you in the quest. Listening
to a wise mentor and learning from the experiences of others in pursuit of destiny
launches you above mistakes you would have made if you did everything by
yourself.

Note that a good mentor will encourage you to have patience in the process
because that person already knows that the fulfilment of destiny takes time.

My favorite Lecturer and Mentor, Dr A. Adeoti, would always commend all the
efforts I put into leadership and encourage me to study. He’d call me to his office
to advise me while I’ll keep asking him questions about life and medical practice
despite his busy schedule. He’d even come visit me in the hostel despite his busy
schedule to ensure I read and ask me question to be sure I’m synthesizing the stuff.

I hope that someday, I can be a Dr Adeoti to a Capacity.

Dr Ojo Abiola will always get across to me, advising me on how to study ahead of
my professional exams. He gave me almost all his textbooks so I didn’t have to
buy any major textbook.
Dr Fasina Oyinlola, whom had started to call me Dr Ajayi since I passed my
Pathology and Pharmacology Professional Exams, came visiting a week to his
wedding just to check on me. While he talked, he hinted me on the relevance of
past questions and recent flooding event in Nigeria which eventually was a
question in my professional exam.

Mentors are mental directors. They alleviate our stress by their wealth of
experience that money cannot buy. I’ll always be grateful to them.

 GIFT OF MEN

Above all, I’m grateful for the gift of men. The STAR MANDATE team, the heads
of various committees, Dauntless class, my junior colleagues, EKSUCOM Alumni
all contributed to my success story. I’m grateful I met them all.

In the last trimester of my administration as President, I went through some

politically turbulent times, but the Dauntless Class supported me till the very end.
I’ll forever be grateful to them.

Dr Olabintan Odunola, her committee and I went through a lot to stage the 3rd
Annual EKSUMSA Health Week. Dr Adewale Tolani, did well organizing various
outreaches such as Palace, School, Market, and Bank Health campaigns, Dr
Bankole Femi did really great with his office as the Librarian and brought it into
lime light such that it was difficult having a successor, as the shoe was too big to
be worn, while Dr Ajamah Emmanuel was instrumental to making the health week
colorful and making the free medical outreach a success.

Having gifted and highly committed men is a leader’s greatest asset.

Every member of the association made leadership easy and eased the burden of
leadership while I served as President. I’m forever grateful for the privilege to
harness and develop my potential.

Thank you EKSUMSA.

 CHAPTER FIVE
Take God as the Captain of Your Ship- Ruler.
God is the best helper, but He loves to be helped. Be earnest in prayer, but do not
neglect human means. You must help yourself in all manner of ways and then the
Lord will be with you- Girolamo Savonarola

When God created man, he left a vacuum in man. A vacuum only God can fill.
Men will always need God for every major feat he’ll ever attain because that
vacuum has to be filled at all time. When he fills the vacuum, men have a sense of
fulfillment. There is no fulfillment without the life of Christ in you.

Medical school is stressful. It could be overwhelming, tasking mentally,

emotionally, academically, and health wise, also with respect to time. Amidst all
these, only the help of God can give you ease.

I enjoyed the help of God. I enjoyed his divine rest, I enjoyed his mercy and grace.
Scattered through my medical school journey was his faithfulness. I definitely at
some point handed over my life to him, so that he could be the captain of the ship.

During my junior posting examination in Obstetrics and Gynecology, I had been

overwhelmed by extracurricular activities, I couldn’t attend some clinics and a few
classes. While it was a few days to my examinations, I retired to my room to revise,
then I realized there were still a lot to read talk less of revising alongside my
clinical exams too.

I laid on the ground and prayed, asking God to give me a strategy that would help
me pass outstandingly. Afterwards, I got up and began reading alongside group
discussion and past question review. A night to my clinical examination, I had a
dream and I saw PRE-ECLAMPSIA. When I woke up, I read it to details such that
at the ward, after I clerked and I presented, the consultant asked several questions
on Preeclampsia and I shined like we say in medical school. That was how I passed
with 72%.
You need God, not just because you want to pass but for whom he is. He is all
knowing. He knows all about you. He can provide for you, care for you, protect
you, comfort you, reveal deep things to you and direct your path.

During your medical school journey, if not careful your prayer and word life will
be chattered, so how did I manage to ensure that I was optimal with my
relationship with God?

 Determination

Joel Osteen once said that ‘’it takes determination to see a dream come to pass.
The question is not will you start? But will you finish?’’ You must be determined
to be the face of God in anything you do, and office you occupy, any committee
you’re in. But, how will you be the face of a God you don’t know. You must
determine to know him.

 Discipline

Discipline is the soul of success. No man has been successful without discipline.
Every great person I have met when asked about their story, all have a track record
of consecration and discipline. Have a praying and meditation time and stick to it
regardless of whatever situation arises.

 Association

I was a committed member of Christian Medical and Dental Association-Students

Arm {CMDA-EKSUTH-Students Arm}. I was Preclinical Editor-in-Chief,
Preclinical Coordinator, and School General Secretary in medical school.

CMDA taught me to walk circumspectly with God, with a tripod of Missions,

Academics and Prayer. The association was a family to me. It runs with a vision of
caring for the whole man. We had fortnight conferences, we travelled for western
and national conferences, met new people, and sat under the ministration of great
and anointed people. All of these, strengthen my faith and inspired me that there
was more to discover about myself and that there was more that God could do
through me.

In all thy gettings, Get God. In all thy knowings, Know God. In all, Be A God
Person. Peradventure you’ve not met God, here’s an opportunity;
Say, Lord Jesus, I believe you came to the world to die for my sins. I believe in
your death, your resurrection and ascension. Forgive me of all my sins and
iniquities. I believe you have a good plan for my life. Lord Jesus, come into my life
and my journey and be the captain of my ship. I surrender all to you, make my life
meaningful. Use me for your glory and let my life be an evidence that you’re alive.

Amen.

Congratulations Friend, Welcome To The Family Of God.

Attend a bible believing church, study your bible and pray every day, associate
with CMDA and begin to live a life of vision.
 MY FINAL NOTE
Dear Friend,

You’re in Medical School by God’s divine mandate. You’re not there my accident.
God called you to come save lives. You must live daily with that superior mindset.

Know that the topic you do or don’t understand, could be the reason why a patient
will die or survive. Live daily with this superior knowledge.

God alone can’t make you a Doctor. It is you in partnership with God that can
actualize your dreams of being the man behind the white coat. Having known that
Medicine is a calling and a platform to fulfilling destiny, what should your
response be?

 Know God
 Be diligent and consistent
 Be disciplined
 Understand your person
 Time management
 Stress management
 Have a study group
 Have mentors
 Make good use of associations
 Harness your potentials

Peradventure you’ll like to contact me, send me a mail: davadura@gmail.com or

send a message via WHATSAPP: +23488328204, be sure that I’ll respond in real
time.

I’ll always be available to encourage and counsel you towards being a better
version of yourself.

SELAH

-Dr Ajayi David Aduragbemi (MB;BS, EKSU)

 Advice From My Classmates To You.
Medicine is not for the brilliant, but for the smart and hardworking mind. It takes
consistency to finish strong. - Dr Babatunde Sola

The easiest thing to do is to start medical school with an open mind, expect
anything, hope for the best and prepare for the worst because you will experience
both. What will keep you going is not your wisdom nor your grades but the will to
keep fighting and the people you’re fighting with. So, associate yourself with
friends that you can trust both in medical school and outside, so that you won’t
miss the trend to success on the outside- Dr Famuyiwa Damilola

There’s more to life than medicine. Ensure you explore and grow in other aspects
of life too- Dr Ajayi Temitope Viota

Medical school is about Consistency. Start reading early from first week of posting.
It’s easy to get distracted especially in Preclinical wing, when you’re staying with
other students. Don’t feel too big to ask people to explain what you don’t
understand. Know what works for you early and stick to it and don’t compare
yourself with people. Don’t forget the God Factor. Believe in yourself. - Dr
Bolarinwa Funmilayo

Be a well-rounded medical student, as you study, participate in governance,

participate in extracurricular activities etc. All these contribute not only to letting
you live a fuller life but they allow you make impact and you’ll become a better,
well rounded doctor while at it. Wishing you all the best. - Dr Olabintan Odunola

Medicine is a course that requires determination from your spirit, soul and body
and also a discussion group that can put you through because that’s my story. - Dr
Alonge Toluwanimi
 FOOD FOR THOUGHT
........of inferiority complex

I strongly believe that a major difference, sadly so, between some African
children and some from the West is the ability to act and react to situations based
on personal knowledge and convictions and the freedom to do so. This includes
the freedom to sit when everyone stands especially when he does not know why
they are standing or does not accept the reason, even if he needs be corrected
later. The freedom to freely and transparently express facially what is inside,
either applaudable or not. The African child has been so much pre-taught on a lot
of things such that in public, his expressions are no longer genuine. Rather, they
have been baked in the oven of ideologies under the heat of what others might
think about his supposed reaction. So, he stands when everyone stands even
when he does not know why. He is reluctant to express himself in public because
of what others might think. He is afraid of showing his artwork first until he sees
and confirms it is way better than others’ because he thinks the one with the best
artwork is the best human. He refuses to go to the football field today because he
lost a chess game yesterday and since they are both sports, he will likely not do
well on the pitch also.

Well, in my opinion, while it is good to give experience-based education, it

is also dangerous to overly do so. Deliberate efforts should be made towards
helping them react transparently. This helps to correct any wrong ideologies from
the root instead of them bottling it up until it manifests where it costs them even
more.

_Dr Kolade Valiant Akinloluwa

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 ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr Ajayi David Aduragbemi, is a Christian youth who is oriented and actively
passionate about being resourceful to humanity and equipping young people on the
tripod of: Effective Leadership, Career Counselling and Motivation,
Resourcefulness to God and Humanity with the Sense of End Time Revival.

He trained at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, where he studied
Medicine and Surgery and was the 5th Executive President of Ekiti State
University Medical Students Association, (EKSUMSA).

He is currently the Youth President of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)

Messiah Palace, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State.

He is the CEO of the Knowledge Ark Team, is a thinker, public speaker, creative
writer, author of many life transforming books, leadership enthusiast and a student
of Gods move.

Like Anton Chekhov, Medicine is his lawful wife and Writing his mistress. When
he gets tired of one, he spends night with the other. He is currently based in
Nigeria.