Medical Students Charge On Self-Improvement

Medical students at the Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ University, (OAU) Ile-Ife have been charged to do more in the area of Personal development and Self-improvement.

A renowned Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor Adeboye Adejare gave the charge in Ife, Osun State at the 38th General Assembly and Scientific Conference of the Federation of African Medical Students’ Associations (FAMSA).

Professor Adejare of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Saint Joseph’s University, United States of America (USA) harped on the need for medical students to strive to be the best, regardless of limitations and encumbrances.

He charged them to do more in the area of self improvement, saying that the world has become a global village and that medical students engaged in research could attract opportunities from far and near.

He highlighted how open science makes resources available to all people, from those at large academic centers in USA to an amateur in a village in an African country as long as internet access is available there.

FAMSA is an independent, non-political association established to foster the spirit of friendship and cooperation amongst African medical students. Established in 1968, FAMSA is recognized by the African Union (AU) & World Health Organization (WHO) as the official international forum of African medical students.

The FAMSA 2024 research session was held on November 6 at the Clinical Skills Lecture Theater at OAU Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), with the theme: “Open Science, Responsible Research and Research Education in Africa.”

In his keynote address, Professor Adejare of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Saint Joseph’s University, USA harped on the need for medical students to strive to be the best, regardless of limitations and encumbrances.

He charged them to do more in the area of self development, saying that the world has become a global village and that medical students engaged in research could attract opportunities from far and near.

He highlighted how open science makes resources available to all people, from those at large academic centers in USA to an amateur in a village in an African country as long as internet access is available.