title: After the oath, what's next? Residency programme in Nigeria and abroad; prospects and challenges.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  In this article we discussed the prospects and challenges facing the newly graduated medical doctor in Nigeria.
  
  
  METHODS
  The various opportunities available both at home and abroad were well discussed. Useful suggestions were given on how to succeed in one's chosen specialty.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Despite the socioeconomic and political instabilities in the country, we should go to any extent to improve our knowledge whether at home or abroad.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Whatever we do, wherever we go, we should always remember that this is our country and we must make every effort to make it a better place and a great nation.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Adeolu
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D003479:Curriculum; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000592:standards*; D009549:Nigeria; D011364:Professional Practice; D011365:Professional Practice Location