How could I forget October 3, 2024? A day that literally transformed everything for me. A day that feels like seven years condensed into a single moment to me because that was the day a dream of seven years finally actualised.
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Not this year, not the next year, nor the year after will the memory be erased from my head.... It was truly a day more than a day.
As the year comes to an end, I can't stop but reflect on the day that changed everything about me; October 23, 2024. It's been a ride this year and lots of memories have been made. There has been many ups and downs but yet, there are many unforgettable memories we could never forget in a hurry, hitting those milestones keeps living rent-free in our heads and remains milestones I will always cherish.
Entering the year was a chaotic and depressive one because of the academic setbacks I had the year before, never did I know that indeed, it wasn't just success or failure that makes the final decision but rather your decision to rise and continue. Your decision not to remain on the floor but to push forward... That was what mattered the most.
Fast forward to July 2024 when we started our exams and finished in September. The white paper containing our registration numbers was published and behold,When I saw my name, it was a wrap! My joy knew no boundaries and I reached for my nearest dancing shoes.
Not long enough, our induction was scheduled to hold on October 3, 2024.
Asides the celebrations and everything, I was happier seeing my practicing license In my hands- All the sleepless nights, hard work and resilience finally paid off.
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For years, this has always been my dream but standing there taking the Hippocratic oath, it became clear that I was no longer just dreaming, I had arrived.
I remain deeply indebted to everyone who saw me through this journey, my family, friends, teachers and mentors for they believed in me even when my faith wavered. Their support carried me through my darkest moments.
To me, graduating from medical school and being induced was not just an achievement.. it gave me an identity and now the privilege and duty of touching lives, healing wounds and bringing hope to many. It marked the beginning of a lifelong calling. I will never forget the silent promises I made to give my best to this noble profession.
October 3, 2024 will forever be etched in my memory as the year I finally became a doctor, giving me an identity in the society. It still feels surreal that it seems as if I'm simultaneously stepping into a dream and waking up to reality.
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As the year comes to an end, I remember the lessons, the memories, and the promises of what's to come. Dreams are indeed worth chasing no matter how impossible they might seem.
Thanks for reading and have a nice day ahead 👍