So.. I've enrolled for the training in Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program. It's a two year program where you get hands on real field experience in Epidemiology. You get to be involved in outbreak response, solve health problems and so on. I signed up because I'm all for Epidemiology for Public Health Action
We had our second continuous assessment today. I have never had an exam like that. We literally had barely enough time to go through all the questions. Literally, we were asked questions on EVERYTHING we had learned so far.
I've enjoyed every moment of the training so far. What do I like most? I think the diversity of the class, everyone on my row is from a different state and a different tribe in Nigeria. I find that really cool. Then we have medics, vets and lab guys. Usually, the atmosphere would not be so amiable in a real life setting but we all really get along. One health is the way to go.
Then.. our teachers.I think they keep the program fresh by having such an interesting mix of lecturers from within Nigeria and beyond.
Dr Patrick is the consummate teacher and he is 'really stuffy' as we describe it in Nigeria. Prof Olayinka is bright and she makes it look effortless. Dr Simon, ever so patient and always infusing the class with a 'can do' attitude. Prof Sabitu, always smiling while teaching and going over and over again to ensure we understand. I keep wondering is the legendary Prof Sabitu. Dr Dairo, who from afar looks so serious but his classes are funny, hilarious but we still end up learning a lot.  Dr 'Shaks' synonym for intelligent and stuffy. Lest I forget, the Vet Professors - It's been my first exposure to Vet Medicine but they all really made it interesting. Dr Okolocha, you would outrun and beat Julius Agwu and Alibaba put together, any day anytime and I still understood the basic principles of Veterinary Public Health. Dr Babalobi's lectures were very organized with great attention to detail and Dr Junaid's lecture on Avian Influenza is probably one of the best lectures ever.
This week, we are going into the stormy territories of Biostatistics and we are all on the edge. We have a veteran to steer us through it in person of  Dr Nsubuga. I am hoping for the best because I have a love-hate relationship with biostatistics. I keep showing it love but it is a very capricious lady  LOL.
Have to sign out now. I want to recap all those Excel practice questions before I sleep. Hope I dream of Epi-Info cuz that is what tomorrow holds.