Medical students urged to seek ‘higher powers’

The students were told that they must seek God to be successful
The students were told that they must seek God to be successful

Over 20 students who received their White Coat at the All Saints University School of Medicine have been challenged to seek ‘higher powers’ if they are to be successful in their career.

That advice came from valedictorian, Effiong Ndausung Udongwo, at the 21st White Coat ceremony held at the school on Saturday.

“God is the first, God is the last, he is the biggest, he is the greatest, he is the strongest, he holds the key to unlocking every door,” he told his fellow students. “He owns the key to our future and our destiny lies in his hands …so if you want to make it, if you want to excel, if you want to progress and if you want to be the impact in your generation, the only thing I would prescribe for you is the God medicine. So if you must excel, I have to teach you how to be a victor and the way forward is God.”

Valedictorian Undgongwo received 15 A's
Valedictorian Undgongwo received 15 A’s

Udongwo said further that the students must always remember All Saints, who got them thus far.

“A foolish man will climb up the wall and kick away the ladder that helped him climb,” he stated. “But a wise man will always hold to him everything that helped him move to the next level… let us not forget the institution that made us who we are, let us not forget our Alma Mater.”

Undongwo copped the Best Student Award and the First clinical Scholarship with a 4.0 GPA and 15 A’s.

The second Faculty Clinical Tertiary Scholarship Award went to Osara Malalasekara, with a 3.87 GPA.

Third John Fabien Clinical Scholarship Award went to Ravimali Kolonna with 3.73 GPA.

Meantime Dean of the school, Dr. John Klir, told the students that they are now equipped to move on to the next level in their medicinal training.

“This basic medical knowledge should help you to make smooth transition to the next level of training which is Clinical Medicine,” he said. “You will learn how to diagnose and manage different medical conditions of patients ranging from newly born to elderly. You will slowly become members of medical profession, the profession which is seen not only as a symbol of great knowledge but also based on highest ethical principles and compassion.”

Five Dominicans received white coats at the ceremony.

They are Juanita Currissa Ferreira, Nesa Vidal Wade, Verna Alfred, Elizabeth George and Josephine Christiana Francis.

A White Coat ceremony marks the transition by the All Saints students from the study of preclinical to clinical health sciences.

 

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30 Comments

  1. Ms P
    April 16, 2014

    Congrats Rick how dare they leave out your name….well done

  2. yeah
    April 16, 2014

    verna big up yourself doc rick you done no

  3. hold on
    April 15, 2014

    this is not a legitimate medical school. ask those who know. but please, not the medical board.

  4. hold on
    April 15, 2014

    U.S.M.L.E anyone?

  5. no way
    April 15, 2014

    residency time grads, you will love it

  6. SEXY SHORTY
    April 15, 2014

    CORRECTION DNO:Miss Elizabeth George is a CANADIAN citizen therefore you are missing the 5th DOMINICAN…Mr Kenrick Ray James please make corrections…

    thanks asusm staff:

    • June 27, 2014

      Further correction: she is not a Canadian citizen, she is a resident of United State lol :-D

  7. Justice
    April 15, 2014

    15A’s…WOOWWWW!!! Congrats to all especially my fellow Dominican’s

  8. sugarcane
    April 15, 2014

    DNO I think you are missing a name. Kenrick James. Hats of to Verna and Kenrick. Keep excelling. You all are making the community of Marigot proud.

  9. Northeast Massive
    April 15, 2014

    Congratulation Ms. Verna Alfred… so proud of my teacher in St Andrews high school. You are always my role model. way to go.

  10. Anonymous
    April 15, 2014

    Its a pity this school is NOT accredited.

    • chinese
      April 16, 2014

      the school is accredited my dear

    • lol
      April 16, 2014

      Dominican you think doctor ferreria would send his daughter to a school without accreditation. They are doing the same u s l m e exams like Ross. The school is a young institution its not fifty plus years. you haters must try to develop yourselves and stop bad talking the school Canadians, Nigerian,Englishmen, Pakistanis,Americans,Indians,Jamaicans,Trinidadians are all taking advantage of the school .Don’t just sit and talk fine out about the programs the school offer. A number of hospitals have given them accreditation they are moving forward with more affordable medical programs. all saints students a doing well in their steps exams

  11. Great
    April 14, 2014

    Excellent work! Congrats to all Dominican especially Miss Verna Alfred who was also a valedictorian From the Dominica State College..

  12. IRIE-I
    April 14, 2014

    DNO. What about Ray Kenrick James? He is from Dominica and got his white coat too.

  13. missmostDominican
    April 14, 2014

    that’s awesome juanita….congratulations to all but mostly to juanita.

  14. ashley c estrada
    April 14, 2014

    Udongwo I am very proud of you.Sorry that I could not be there to celebrate with you.I will be in Abak in two weeks and will see your parents then.Looking forward to seeing you all when I come to Dominica later this year.Very good speech.God bless you all

    • Ndausung Udongwo
      April 17, 2014

      thanks Sir, I really appreciate you for helping me in this journey..God BLESS YOU

  15. North
    April 14, 2014

    @ last nisa get something any way congrats

  16. Surething
    April 14, 2014

    Congrats to all. Well done. Keep up the good work.

  17. Anonymous
    April 14, 2014

    YEAA RAVII! WELL DONE! PROUD OF U SIS! :-D :-D

  18. Family
    April 14, 2014

    Congrats Nesa. Keep staying focused and dedicated.

  19. Migrate
    April 14, 2014

    Big up to my Nigerian peeps. Love them and i am 100% proud to be a black African young lady no matter what they say.
    God is the key to unlock everydoor
    so keep that in mind

  20. Anonymous
    April 14, 2014

    Hi there is an error with the names. Elizabeth George is not a Dominican. Its Kenrick Ray James that’s missing.. And the first and last name are mixed up. The first names stated are actually their second names as well as Vidal is the last name. Please correct.

  21. da2debone
    April 14, 2014

    congrats to all and especially the Five from Dominica. Keep it up Verna Alfred

  22. omg
    April 14, 2014

    Is that school even accredited????????

    • Razor
      April 15, 2014

      Nah man. Is juss mad Skerrit dat dere doing his own fing by allowing this school to operate in Dominica

      Who cares about accreditation anyways?

      • Anonymous
        April 16, 2014

        Accreditation does not a good doctor make. They took the courses and as long as they are eligible to take the MSLE and they pass it with a good score, they have a chance at getting in on a hospital clinical rotation. However, it will be harder for them as I am not aware that this medical school has any affiliations with certain hospitals, as does Ross. Unless someone knows of some.

  23. Anonymous
    April 14, 2014

    Yes the way to go Verna keep up the good work

    • observer
      April 14, 2014

      Great Verna, my past student, and congrats to all the others who reached that milestone.

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