Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice-president, met with Nathaniel Codjoe, who received a Bachelor of Science in medicine and surgery from the University of Cape Coast in the Central Region and graduated as the top male medical student overall.
Codjoe made news over the weekend when he won 16 of the 22 awards given out at the 55th Congregation of the University of Cape Coast’s second session, which just finished.
On Monday, April 3, Bawumia shared the news on Facebook and stated that he was not shocked after previously calling Codjoe a “brilliant chap.”
At their meeting with Vice President Bawumia, Nathaniel was present with his parents.
“Meet Nathaniel Codjoe, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in medicine and surgery and swept 16 out of 22 awards at the just ended 2nd session of the 55th Congregation of the University of Cape Coast.
“Interacting with him and his parents today at my office in the Jubilee House, I was not surprised he garnered such awards.
“He is such a brilliant chap. I wish him all the best in his future endeavours. Congratulations Nathaniel. Reach for your dreams. It is possible!!!” said Bawumia, writing on Facebook.
Nathaniel Codjoe was adjudged:
- Best Student in Anatomy
- Best Student in Medical Biochemistry
- Best Graduating Student in Physiology
- Best Student in Microbiology
- Best Student in Community Medicine
- Best Student in Chemical Pathology
- Best Student in Pharmacology
- Best Student in Clinical student
- Best Graduating Male Student
- Best Graduating Pre-Clinical Student
- Best Student in MB ChB Final Part II
- Best Overall Performance
- Best Overall Male Medical Student
- Best Student in Family Medicine
- Molecular Medicine with Certificate
- Best Student in Ear, Nose and Throat Rotation
