{"id":1383,"date":"2021-12-13T14:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T14:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=1383"},"modified":"2025-10-06T16:57:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T00:57:29","slug":"my-journey-to-medical-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/my-journey-to-medical-school","title":{"rendered":"My Journey to Medical School"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/my-journey-to-medical-school\/#Life_Does_Not_Always_Go_As_Planned\" >Life Does Not Always Go As Planned<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/my-journey-to-medical-school\/#Dont_Give_Up_Your_Dream_Is_Still_Attainable\" >Don&#8217;t Give Up: Your Dream Is Still Attainable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/my-journey-to-medical-school\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/my-journey-to-medical-school\/#About_the_Author\" >About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>As a child, the situations around me made me very curious about the human body, human needs, and how to help others. As I grew older, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in medicine. For me, the road was not always so easy.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I grew up in Nigeria but had the dream of pursuing a career in medicine in The United States. It seemed unrealistic at first, but I soon realized that\u2014even though it&#8217;s scary!\u2014dreaming big is powerful. I worked hard in high school to possibly get a scholarship to study abroad, but things didn&#8217;t go as planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Life_Does_Not_Always_Go_As_Planned\"><\/span>Life Does Not Always Go As Planned<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, I started searching for alternatives to serve others without going to medical school. I came across the field of social work, and I was so sure that was my calling. After volunteering and working as a clinical social worker before and after college, I still felt like I had not started fulfilling my purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, I had the opportunity to emigrate from Nigeria to The United States. My hopes were to move here, start medical school in the fall, albeit a little naive about how the system works. I stayed home for about a year, trying to figure out the educational system and deciding what to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I knew I had a dream but was unsure if I was strong enough to attain it. I was broken-hearted when I heard I had to go back to college. To top it all, I had to start in natural sciences to meet the requirements, even with a social science background from my previous college. I knew it was going to be challenging, but I pushed on, focused on my dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was fortunate to have my faith in God and to be surrounded by the best faculty members, family members, and friends who helped me throughout this transition. It was not an easy road, and there were days when I wanted to give up, but the memories of those who motivated me to pursue a career in medicine kept me going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/journey-medical-school-quote.png\" alt=\"A car driving on a road filled with potholes and bumps, with a smoother road sign ahead and a quote: &quot;I knew I wanted to pursue a career in medicine. For me, the road was not always so easy. I grew up in Nigeria, but had the dreams of pursuing a career in medicine in the United States. It seemed unrealistic at first, but I soon realized that even though it's scary dreaming big is powerful.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-1387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/journey-medical-school-quote.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/journey-medical-school-quote.png?resize=300,201 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Give_Up_Your_Dream_Is_Still_Attainable\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t Give Up: Your Dream Is Still Attainable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my junior year of college, I finally applied to medical school and was determined to keep applying until I got in. I was fortunate enough to get in on the first attempt, and I give God all the praise for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it was finally time that the medical school journey began. I thought, &#8220;Well, I&#8217;m in. Things will be smooth from here. This is what I dreamt of.&#8221; Well, things just got more difficult because it was a different lifestyle, different academic approach, different environment, and I had to figure out what worked best for me. Sincerely, there were days when I wanted to give up,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2021\/08\/23\/maintaining-a-healthy-mind-in-medical-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">there were days I broke down<\/a>, and there were days I didn&#8217;t feel worthy, but I kept pushing, and somehow, I&#8217;m in my third year of medical school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I will say it is not an easy road. Yes, I failed my first medical school exams, but I did not give up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My advice to those reading this, don&#8217;t give up. The road might be rough, it might look impossible sometimes, but keep your eyes on the prize and keep pushing. Plans might change along the way, just keep your eye set on the end goal. The journey might be longer or shorter than planned, believe in yourself, and your hard work will pay off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/learning-korean.png\" alt=\"My name is\u2026&quot; in Korean.\" class=\"wp-image-1386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/learning-korean.png 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/learning-korean.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pursuing medicine may involve unexpected detours and setbacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support systems and faith can provide strength during tough times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persistence after failure is key to eventual success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexibility and adaptation help navigate new educational environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never lose sight of your goals; resilience leads to achievement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span>About the Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Oluwatoyin Ibironke is a third-year medical student at\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/oakland.edu\/medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0She was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. She is currently keeping her mind open regarding her choice of specialization but is leaning towards internal medicine, surgery, or pediatrics. During her free time, she learns Korean, watches K-drama, and sleeps.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-02T200211.279.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-02T200211.279.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-02T200211.279.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><em>Try Osmosis today! Access your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/login?type=create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free trial<\/a>\u00a0and find out why millions of current and future clinicians and caregivers love learning with us.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Follow a medical student\u2019s inspiring story of overcoming obstacles, staying motivated, and never giving up on the dream to become a physician.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":229,"featured_media":1384,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[27,35,16,46],"tags":[1570,1567,1568,84,1565,1566,1569,1564,165,911],"class_list":["post-1383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-medicine","category-osmosis-health-leadership-initiative-ohli","category-do","category-student-stories","tag-dream-pursuit","tag-healthcare-career","tag-immigrant-student","tag-medical-education","tag-medical-school-journey","tag-motivation","tag-overcoming-challenges","tag-perseverance","tag-resilience","tag-study-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - 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