MNEMOS: Med School and Beyond

What does it take to shape healthcare beyond the consulting room? In this episode of the MNEMOS Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Frank Osei Frimpong , psychiatry resident, mental health advocate, and the youngest Board Member in the history of Ghana's Medical and Dental Council (MDC). Dr. Frimpong shares his inspiring journey from medical school leadership to national healthcare regulation, offering...

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare, education, and the future of work. But what does this mean for medical students, doctors, and healthcare systems in Africa? In this episode of MNEMOS: Med School & Beyond, we sit down with Dr (Med). Henry Acquah, medical doctor, public health physician, computer scientist, AI educator, entrepreneur, and founder of the Henry School of...

In this episode of MNEMOS : Med School & Beyond, we sit down with Dr. Mohammed Abu Sulemana; medical doctor, President of the Junior Doctors Association of Ghana, mental health advocate, and law student to explore what it truly means to be a doctor beyond the wards. From his journey into medicine shaped by expectations, to his persistence in leadership despite multiple setbacks, Dr. Mohamed sh...

In this episode of MNEMOS : Med School & Beyond, we sit down with Princess Yaa Benson , medical student, social entrepreneur, and founder who is redefining what it means to be a healthcare professional in training. From transitioning out of respiratory therapy to pursuing medicine, to building a CPR training movement across Ghana, Princess shares how clinical excellence alone isn’t enough to s...

In this February 2026 episode of MNEMOS: Med School & Beyond, Dr. Richeal Shola Makinde sits down with Dr. Tetteh Odjidja , an Occupational and Public Health Physician based in Tarkwa, Ghana, to unpack a specialty many medical students rarely hear about but one that quietly protects lives, livelihoods, and entire workplaces. From heartbreaking workplace injury stories to real-world cases where...

We’re kicking off 2026 with a powerful conversation on health equity, rural healthcare access, and what it truly takes to bring care to the doorstep of underserved communities. In this episode, we sit with Osei Kwadwo Boateng , Founder and Executive Director of the OKB Hope Foundation, a Ghanaian changemaker whose work is transforming preventive healthcare delivery through the Hope Health Van, a f...

In this final episode of the year, the hosts of the MNEMOS: Med School and Beyond Podcast take a moment to pause, reflect, and look back on an incredible journey. Rather than featuring a guest, this special year-end conversation brings together Dr. Richeal Shola Makinde and Dr. Ekins Kuuzie, founder of MNEMOS, to reflect on what the podcast has become over the past year—its lessons, milestones, ch...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of the MNEMOS: Med School & Beyond podcast, we sit down with Dr. Abigail Amankwa-Boateng , a pediatric resident and passionate advocate for child health, to unpack the realities of premature birth in Ghana and beyond. With warmth, clarity, and clinical insight, Dr. Abigail breaks down what every parent, student, and healthcare worker should know about p...

In this eye-opening episode of MNEMOS: Med School and Beyond, we sit down with Dr. Clara Tetteh , a medical doctor and global health advocate pioneering her path in offshore and travel medicine — one of the most unconventional and fascinating frontiers of modern healthcare. From almost turning down an opportunity to work at sea to now thriving as an offshore medic with years of experience across r...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Kelyne Nana Poku and Dr. Frank Erzoah-Cudjoe , co-founders of CerviCare Foundation Ghana share how a ward-round awakening became a nationwide push to prevent a preventable cancer. They unpack their origin story, from a 30-day awareness challenge that landed them on national TV to church and community outreaches where tough conversations turned into eager screening sig...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Ifedayo Abe , a medical officer, biomedical scientist, and faith-driven content creator, who charts her bold leap into medicine through the Graduate Entry Medical Program (GEMP) route at the University of Ghana. From leaving Nigeria to start over in a new system to documenting her journey on YouTube so others wouldn’t struggle in silence, Dr. Ifedayo...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jason S K Ahiable, a fifth-year medical student, brand strategist, public health advocate, and creative powerhouse. From his journey of choosing medicine over architecture to becoming a leader in public health and entrepreneurship, Jason shares how resilience, curiosity, and purpose have shaped his path. Discover how he built confidence through public sp...

In this special mid-year solo episode of MNEMOS: Med School and Beyond, host Dr. Richeal Shola Makinde shares raw, honest reflections from her house job journey so far. From the shock of transitioning from textbooks to real-life clinical practice, to battling imposter syndrome and financial strain, she opens up about the steep learning curve and unspoken realities young doctors face. Whether you'r...

In this episode of MNEMOS: Med School and Beyond, we sit down with the multi-talented Dr. Irvin Nana Korankye, a medical doctor, entrepreneur, and founder of multiple businesses including Nivri (handmade leather footwear), Dulcie (ice cream), and Kweenuazplace (a beauty salon named in honour of his mother). Dr. Nana Korankye takes us through his incredible journey of navigating medical school whil...

In this powerful episode of MNEMOS: Med School and Beyond, we sit down with Dr. Vanessa Abokoma Quaye , medical doctor, mentor, speaker, and founder of Med Transitions Ghana and The Step-Up Mentoring Program. Dr. Vanessa shares her raw and deeply personal journey through medical school, the challenges of self-worth, comparison, balance, and finances, and how she overcame them through faith, planni...

In this episode of MNEMOS: Med School and Beyond, we sit down with Dr. Aimee Eyram Eklu, who defied the odds by excelling in medical school while being a wife and mother of two. She shares her journey from physician assistant to top medical graduate, the challenges of juggling family life and intense medical training, and how she navigated financial struggles through scholarships and entrepreneurs...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Bernice Agyeman Prempeh to discuss her inspiring journey into medicine, overcoming setbacks, and building a career beyond the hospital. From navigating rejections to embracing entrepreneurship, mentorship, and advocacy, Dr. Prempeh shares powerful insights for medical students and early-career professionals. Tune in for practical advice on personal growth, lev...

In this debut episode, we introduce MNEMOS: Med School and Beyond, a podcast dedicated to exploring life beyond the classroom for medical students and graduates. Host Dr. Richeal Shola Makinde dives into the inspiration behind the podcast, its mission to bridge gaps in mentorship and education, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. Whether you're navigating your medical journey or look...