There is no doubt that what a man can do, a woman can do even better. This is the case of Aarinola Olaiya, who reportedly broke a record recently by being the first student in 28 years to have a distinction in surgery at the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun.
She reportedly also bagged distinctions in medicine and community health.
This was revealed in a tweet by OAU’s Medical Students Association
Aarinola Olaiya becomes the 1st Student in 28yrs to have a Distinction in Surgery at the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, OAU, Ife. Congrats! pic.twitter.com/mZ0FKc9e3n
— Medical Students OAU (@IfumsaOau) October 21, 2017
Olaiya was born in Akure, Ondo State, into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kolawole Olaiya. Her father is a lawyer, while her mother is a retired head teacher. She hails from Usin Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State.
She is not new to excellence. As the assistant head girl of her secondary school, Federal Government Girls’ College, Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti, in her final year, she carted away 22 prizes on her graduation day.
Here is a breakdown of her records.
Part Three: First MBChB Examination.
Distinction in Medical Biochemistry
Medical Physiological Sciences.
Part Four: Second MBChB Examination
Distinction in Pathology
Distinction in Pharmacology
Distinction in CLI
Part five: Third MBChB Examination.
Distinction in Dermatology and Venerology
Distinction in Mental Health
Distinction in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Part Six Final MBChB Examination Result
Distinction in Surgery
Distinction in Medicine
Distinction in Community Health
This is no mean feat, and we wish Aarinola all the best.