Nigerian doctor tops West African College post medical exams

A Nigerian doctor, Maryam Ahmed Almustapha, emerged overall best candidate at first sitting in the 2025 Part 1 examination of the West African College of Physicians (WACP).

The outstanding performance in the postgraduate medical training won her the prestigious David Tamunotonye Hart Prize.

Almustapha is a resident doctor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja where she is undergoing specialist medical training.

According to FMC Abuja, the recognition reflects her excellent performance in the examination and commitment to professional development.

The management of FMC Abuja, led by its Medical Director, Professor Saad Ahmed, congratulated Almustapha on the achievement.

Her accomplishment highlights the dedication of Nigerian medical professionals to excellence and the importance of specialist training in strengthening the country’s healthcare sector.

Founded in 1976, WACP is a professional association of medical specialists in Community Health, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Medicine (comprising its major specialties of Anatomical Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Haematology, and Medical Microbiology), Paediatrics, and Psychiatry in 13 West African nations.