Top medical student graduates with flying colours
Not only did Dr Mohamed Suhail Saib graduate at the top of his class, he met his fiancée on campus.
TOP medical student for 2022 at University of KwaZulu-Natal’s recent graduation was Dr Mohamed Suhail Saib (24) who graduated summa cum laude.
The graduate said he set out to gain as much knowledge as possible and to learn how to provide effective healthcare to patients.
“Having achieved this accolade is a bonus and in no way distracts me from what I initially set out to achieve as I am still on my journey to becoming a good clinician. I aspire to be as good a clinician as the doctors who taught me along the way,” said Saib.
He matriculated from Sastri College in Greyville, and he is currently completing an internship at the King Edward VIII Hospital Complex.
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“I intend to use my internship to get a feel of working practically in the various departments and then decide which major disciplines I enjoy. I have not decided what I want to specialise in as yet – only time will tell,” said Saib.
Saib expressed his gratitude to his parents, Nizam and Sheeren.
“They created an environment that was conducive to studying and afforded me opportunities that made my life easier. No words can express how thankful I am to them,” he said. “I will be forever grateful for their sacrifices and hard work in helping me achieve my dreams. Many close friends and family also motivated and supported me throughout my journey. Their prayers and well wishes are greatly appreciated,” he said.
Looking back at his time at UKZN, Saib said he gained more than a degree by meeting his fiancée on campus.
“Not only did I leave UKZN with an MBChB, I also left medical school having found my future wife, Sameera Alli. We started off our journey together at medical school, and I look forward to our future. While my internship keeps me busy most days, I use my free time to relax with my family and friends,” he added.
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Although, there were some challenges along the way – the Covid-19 pandemic started during Saib’s fourth year.
“I felt I had to work twice as hard in my fifth and sixth year to make up for lost time. With the help of my close friends in medical school, we were able to catch up quickly while helping each other along the way. Teamwork is key – something that proved true in medical school and especially during our internship,” he said.
Saib is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society for academic excellence. He received the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Health Sciences Scholarship, which he said was an incentive that motivated him to work hard to maintain it over the years.
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