From Nigeria to Consultant Paediatrician in Ireland | Dr Ngozi Oketah's Journey

What does it really take to build a successful medical career in Ireland as an international doctor? In Episode 3 of Doctor Diaries: Adventures to Ireland, we meet Dr Ngozi Oketah, a Nigerian-qualified, Irish-trained General Paediatric Consultant at Children's Health Ireland (CHI) Crumlin. From growing up in a family of doctors in Nigeria to overcoming barriers along the path to specialist training in Ireland, Ngozi shares an honest and inspiring account of her journey to becoming a Consultant Paediatrician. Having experienced the challenges of adapting to a new healthcare system first-hand, Ngozi has become a passionate advocate for international medical graduates (IMGs) and junior doctors. She discusses the realities of relocating to Ireland 20 years ago, navigating a different clinical culture, progressing through specialist training, and helping doctors succeed in a system that can often feel unfamiliar. We also explore her recent recognition as one of Ireland's Outstanding African Healthcare Leaders, the importance of mentorship and representation in medicine, and her advice for doctors considering a move to Ireland today. In this episode: ✅ Moving from Nigeria to Ireland as a doctor ✅ Adjusting to a new healthcare system and culture ✅ Challenges international medical graduates face ✅ The path to specialist training and consultancy ✅ Supporting junior doctors and IMGs in Ireland ✅ Mentorship, representation and leadership in healthcare ✅ Life as a Consultant Paediatrician at CHI Crumlin ✅ Advice for doctors considering relocation to Ireland Whether you're an international medical graduate, Consultant, Registrar or doctor considering relocation, this series offers practical advice and real experiences from those who have successfully made the move. Subscribe for future episodes featuring international doctors, healthcare leaders and recruitment experts. #DoctorsInIreland #IMGIreland #Paediatrics #ConsultantJobsIreland #MedicalCareersIreland #InternationalMedicalGraduate #DoctorDiariesPodcast #HealthcareCareers #IrishHealthcare #RelocateToIreland