How A Childhood Accident Inspired Medical Student’s Journey Into Medicine
My Journey to Medical School Video Series features Nana Okraku-Yirenkyi, MS-2 at the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
Nana Okraku-Yirenkyi, MS-2
Hometown: Accra, Ghana
Why do you want to be a doctor?
“I cut my eye when I fell, and I had to get stitches at the hospital. During the process of getting my stitches I was just intrigued by what I saw there. They had models of organs and diagrams with different systems of the body. I was maybe 6 or 7 and it was really interesting to see what was on the inside of my body and it intrigued me.”
Why did you choose the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU?
“Burnett School of Medicine at TCU’s vision is different. They really seek to create Empathetic Scholars®. We are training physicians, not just to be knowledgeable, but to treat people like people.”
What’s one thing your classmates don’t know about you?
“When I was at boarding school, I was a Health Prefect. If there were any health issues on the boys side of the school, I was the point of contact to give the first aid required and contact a nurse or doctor. It was such a fulfilling experience.”
What’s next for you in your medical journey?
“I look forward to attaining a career as a surgeon who treats patients first and medical conditions second.”