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Episode Synopsis
Meet Ransom: As a third-year radiography medical student at FUTO, he balances his studies with his passion for content creation.
He has received training in medical research and content creation, and uses his knowledge to become a proficient medical writer.
In addition to medical studies, he uses his skills to participate in YouTube videos, sharing insights and encouraging a deeper understanding of medical topics.
These two roles enable him to contribute to clinical and online education, enabling him to bridge the gap between academia and the wider audience.
Highlights:
“I don’t let my environment hold me back”
Nigerian Educational System
For those who can afford it they give bribes for better grades
“I study to learn the knowledge”
“I changed my narrative”
“Someone’s life is in my hands”
Lessons from Ransom:
“Grades don’t define you”
Knowledge of material is more important than grades
Chase knowledge for your future patients
“Patients don’t care about your grades, only what you can bring to the table”
“The patient is the king - everything you do is for the patient”
“Don’t let your failures in the past weight you down”
Ransom Onyema’s Youtube Channel Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Big_Ransom
My Interview on Ransom’s Podcast: “Chronicles of a 4th Year Medical Student Advocate” https://youtu.be/WsnfBbqMobM?si=kjifKB0CKPdqhl_8
Tim Griffen, MD Book: “Medical Thinking: The Psychology of Medical Judgment and Decision Making” https://bookshop.org/a/79869/9781461293736
Make sure to Rate & Follow everywhere you listen to Podcasts!
Follow me on so Social Media at
@medpsycmoss
https://twitter.com/medpsymoss
Website & Blog: https://medpsycmoss.com
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Introduce Ransom
1:10 Journey to Medicine
2:46 Challenges Studying
3:56 Radiography vs Radiologist
4:40 National Youth Service
5:00 Different Specialties
6:47 Medical Writer
7:23 Education in Nigeria
7:43 Nothing deters me
8:02 National Strike
8:51 A reader
9:11 Bribes for Grades
11:07 Grades don’t define you
11:49 I Changed the Narrative ***
12:36 Life is in your hands
13:28 Podcast & International Job
15:56 Classism
17:52 Mom’s Cancer During School
20:00 Focus
22:00 Trust
23:08 Failures & Mindset
23:30 Seeking Help
***This is NOT Medical Guidance or Recommendations. Please follow up with your doctor for specific advice***
He has received training in medical research and content creation, and uses his knowledge to become a proficient medical writer.
In addition to medical studies, he uses his skills to participate in YouTube videos, sharing insights and encouraging a deeper understanding of medical topics.
These two roles enable him to contribute to clinical and online education, enabling him to bridge the gap between academia and the wider audience.
Highlights:
“I don’t let my environment hold me back”
Nigerian Educational System
For those who can afford it they give bribes for better grades
“I study to learn the knowledge”
“I changed my narrative”
“Someone’s life is in my hands”
Lessons from Ransom:
“Grades don’t define you”
Knowledge of material is more important than grades
Chase knowledge for your future patients
“Patients don’t care about your grades, only what you can bring to the table”
“The patient is the king - everything you do is for the patient”
“Don’t let your failures in the past weight you down”
Ransom Onyema’s Youtube Channel Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Big_Ransom
My Interview on Ransom’s Podcast: “Chronicles of a 4th Year Medical Student Advocate” https://youtu.be/WsnfBbqMobM?si=kjifKB0CKPdqhl_8
Tim Griffen, MD Book: “Medical Thinking: The Psychology of Medical Judgment and Decision Making” https://bookshop.org/a/79869/9781461293736
Make sure to Rate & Follow everywhere you listen to Podcasts!
Follow me on so Social Media at
@medpsycmoss
https://twitter.com/medpsymoss
Website & Blog: https://medpsycmoss.com
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:35 Introduce Ransom
1:10 Journey to Medicine
2:46 Challenges Studying
3:56 Radiography vs Radiologist
4:40 National Youth Service
5:00 Different Specialties
6:47 Medical Writer
7:23 Education in Nigeria
7:43 Nothing deters me
8:02 National Strike
8:51 A reader
9:11 Bribes for Grades
11:07 Grades don’t define you
11:49 I Changed the Narrative ***
12:36 Life is in your hands
13:28 Podcast & International Job
15:56 Classism
17:52 Mom’s Cancer During School
20:00 Focus
22:00 Trust
23:08 Failures & Mindset
23:30 Seeking Help
***This is NOT Medical Guidance or Recommendations. Please follow up with your doctor for specific advice***
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