Many praise doctor who graduated medical school at 20 years old, wish him wonderful career
- Dr Sandile Kubheka graduated university at the age of 20 and made history as one of the youngest doctors on the African continent
- Glo Sha took to Facebook to give Mzansi an update and Kubheka is still practising medicine in South Africa
- Facebook users loved the post and showered the young doctor with praise
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Dr Sandile Kubheka graduated at the age of 20 in 2013 and made history as the youngest doctor in SA and the African continent.
He made waves when he first graduated and Glo Sha took to Facebook and posted an update in the #ImStaying group.
She revealed that Kubheka, now 28, is still practising medicine in South Africa and works as an Internal Medicine Registrar at UKZN, stationed at King Edward Hospital.
Source: Facebook
According to UKZN.ac.za, Sandile completed his matric at Siyamukhela High School at the age of 15. He subsequently enrolled at UKZN’s Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine.
Sandile, who hails from Newcastle, then obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) aged 20. He also became the youngest ever graduate of UKZN's school of medicine.
The post got a lot of attention, getting almost 6000 reactions and hundreds of comments from Facebook users.
Rosine Cronje:
"Wow. That is totally wonderful. Have a wonderful career!"
Motsie Lucas Mokoena:
"That's wonderful but my question is how old was he at matric n how many yrs did he study to be a medical doctor ??????"
Babs Jappie:
"Congratulations hood role model for our current youngest that think everything must be handed to them on a platter. Great work young man. Wishing you all the success and happiness for your future☺️"
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a Nigerian man with the Twitter handle @brysonadahcole has shared the good news of completing his degree in medical rehabilitation from the University of Ibadan (UI).
In a post on Tuesday, February 9, he prided himself by saying that he graduated from one of the most sought-after universities in the world.
The man shared two photos showing him in a blue suit as he struck confident poses. Tweeps celebrated him.
Source: Legit.ng
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