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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of our podcast conversation are two outstanding role models of African descent.
Migrating from Ghana to the US as teenagers these amazing role models did
Not let the challenges they faced as first-generation immigrants with limited
Proficiency in English prevent them from rubbing shoulders with the elite
Among their peers. After her first degree from St. Mary’s college in
Maryland and completing her medical degree at John Hopkins, her
Outstanding performance created a history as she became the first black
Female to be admitted to John Hopkins to complete residency in
Neurosurgeon. Nancy is blessed with an intelligent
husband who is also a medical practitioner and graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Migrating from Ghana to the US as teenagers these amazing role models did
Not let the challenges they faced as first-generation immigrants with limited
Proficiency in English prevent them from rubbing shoulders with the elite
Among their peers. After her first degree from St. Mary’s college in
Maryland and completing her medical degree at John Hopkins, her
Outstanding performance created a history as she became the first black
Female to be admitted to John Hopkins to complete residency in
Neurosurgeon. Nancy is blessed with an intelligent
husband who is also a medical practitioner and graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine
More episodes of the podcast The Outliers of African Descent w/ Akosua
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Episode 3
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29/09/2020
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29/09/2020