Eleven medical students from Babcock University’s Benjamin S. Carson College of Health and Medical Sciences have distinguished themselves at the 2025 Consortium of New Sub-Saharan African Medical Schools (CONSAMS) Conference, held at the Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya.
The students – Ugwuagbo Stephanie Nmesoma, Winifred Fagbenro Olajumoke, Onasanya Toluwalase Esther, Aina Itunuoluwa Itohan, Davies Fehintolaoluwa Emuobo-Esiri, Alalade Olorunwa Barnabas, Eziokwu Benita Dabeluchukwu, Umeh-Kenneth Mirabel Chinecherem, Ojichukwujife Lawrence Chuka-Utazi, Oluwatobiloba Aweda, and Samuel Ayomide – presented 12 abstracts addressing critical health issues across Africa.
Their research covered diverse areas including artificial intelligence in healthcare, planetary health, antimicrobial resistance, medical education reform, and pandemic preparedness. Among the highlights were:
“Impact of AI-Related Fears on Specialty Preferences among Clinical Medical Students in Southwest Nigeria” by Ugwuagbo Stephanie and team.
“Leveraging AI-Driven One Health Surveillance in Sub-Saharan Africa” by Winifred Fagbenro and colleagues.
“AI Integration and Technology Acceptance in Medical Education in Sub-Saharan Africa” by Onasanya Toluwalase and colleagues.
The conference attracted young scholars, professors, and medical experts from across Sub-Saharan Africa, offering a platform for knowledge exchange and innovation.
In addition to their research presentations, three students – Ojichukwujife Lawrence Chuka-Utazi, Oluwatobiloba Aweda, and Eziokwu Benita Dabeluchukwu – were selected as pioneer members of the CONSAMS Student Council, giving them a voice in shaping medical education across the region.
Another Babcock student, Priscilla Bakare, clinched the Best Abstract Award, further cementing the university’s reputation for academic excellence.
Meanwhile, the Provost of the Benjamin S. Carson College, Prof. John Obafemi Sotunsa, was elected Secretary General of CONSAMS, a development that places Babcock University at the heart of advancing medical education in Africa.
The feat, stakeholders say, is a testament to Babcock University’s commitment to nurturing globally competitive medical professionals and contributing to solutions for Africa’s healthcare challenges.
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