Johns Hopkins Surgeon: The Long Way Here - Kofi Boahene's Story

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • Becoming a doctor at Johns Hopkins demands sacrifice. Some of our physicians have surprising histories. Kofi Boahene is one of three doctors with intriguing backgrounds featured in the Fall issue of Hopkins Medicine magazine. Read the full story www.hopkinsmedi...

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  • @kwamenyame1277
    @kwamenyame1277 8 лет назад +25

    As a Ghanaian-American, nothing makes me prouder. Dreams, goals and aspirations never die. Thanks for encouraging me

  • @CheezInspector
    @CheezInspector 14 лет назад +24

    His physical features are remarkable ... very good looking guy. God bless him for having his heart in the right place and giving back to the community.

  • @b.aboagye4942
    @b.aboagye4942 11 лет назад +38

    Super-inspirational! This shows that the path to glory is rough but it will be worth it in the end. Very encouraged-God bless you Dr. Boahene. From an aspiring physician also a Ghanaian.

  • @T.H.E.O.R.Y.
    @T.H.E.O.R.Y. 14 лет назад +2

    Kudos my brother. I've gotta say, graduating medical school as THE #1 is marvelous; a wondrous feat. Then getting into Johns Hopkins for a residency/fellowship...My God. He's got it going on.

  • @sophie8977
    @sophie8977 13 лет назад +3

    that's probably the most inspirational story I've ever heard in my life. I will think about this doctor every day during my medical school and when I graduate. This guy just became my hero.

    • @Henry_Mukolwe
      @Henry_Mukolwe 4 года назад +1

      did you graduate, what do you do now?

    • @sophie8977
      @sophie8977 4 года назад +2

      umut bulut yes, I did! I’m a 2nd year psychiatry resident in Poland:) doing a 24 hour shift atm

    • @Henry_Mukolwe
      @Henry_Mukolwe 4 года назад +1

      @@sophie8977 wow, goodluck with that
      i wish you well

    • @Moh.Trades
      @Moh.Trades 4 года назад +1

      Sophie what’d ur IG

  • @suneilkumar
    @suneilkumar 10 лет назад +89

    Absolute beast mode. One in a billion

    • @EgbertWilliams
      @EgbertWilliams 10 лет назад +32

      The point is that he's not one in a billiion. He's a bright guy who made good decisions, worked hard and believed in himself. There are lots of kids who could do the same, but are given up on and so give up on themselves.

    • @SK-mr6ov
      @SK-mr6ov 4 года назад +1

      EdD5 it’s about opportunity, not all foriegn kids/ Africans get the opportunity to study or come to the US.

  • @rhodak633
    @rhodak633 2 года назад +2

    as a fellow Ghanaian who is currently a rising senior in high school, this inspires me so much. He went through all of that and more, yet he was still top of his class and made it in life. I too want to become a Surgeon. If he can do it, then I can too

  • @karenmcklaren
    @karenmcklaren 2 года назад +1

    What a phenomenol story, a phenomenol man, determined, inpirational and faith filled. A must watch mini documentary!

  • @adombamaameserwaa2225
    @adombamaameserwaa2225 5 лет назад

    Dr Boahene you make us Ghanaians proud .You took care of one of my patients and you were awesome. God bless you.

  • @jeneennapoli6272
    @jeneennapoli6272 2 года назад +3

    Love this story. He can identify with struggle which makes a perfect fit for the medical profession. The medical system would be so much better served if diversity was a given. So many struggles to this day. We need people of all kinds to embrace and love each other. I found this video in my search for the right doctor for me. I like hearing from a doctor in their own words. Videos like this are so very important and helpful. God Bless you Dr. Boahene. Stay who you are and continue to strive and improve lives. Your story is what makes you special. 🙂

  • @d.s3164
    @d.s3164 7 лет назад +1

    His story, is not only amazing!!! But inspiring!!!!! Just made me more proud first as an African, and a Ghanaian. Kudos, Dr.

  • @reachyourdreams2
    @reachyourdreams2 13 лет назад

    This guy is a role model to any pre med/med student who think its not possible. Anythings possible if you just have the heart to never give up. I wish i had half the heart this guy does

  • @juanestebanescobarvelasco8168
    @juanestebanescobarvelasco8168 5 лет назад

    Inspiration and drive is all people need. Thank you very, very much Dr. Boahene for donating some of your time to inspire young medical students who wish one day to be somewhere near to where you are now.

  • @adolphhowell4397
    @adolphhowell4397 11 лет назад +2

    He had an astonishing zeal to get his career! He is truly an ideal sample of the commitment one must possess in order to become a surgeon. I want to be an Orthopedic Spinal Cord Surgeon, and while I know my road wont be nearly as though as his, it will still prove to be quite a challenge to get there. This has boosted up my motivation a lot, and that is just what I was looking for. Thanks for uploading :)

  • @ItsAllAnillusion
    @ItsAllAnillusion 11 лет назад

    what a beautiful story.....made me cry. anything is possible just don't give up.

  • @BlissKreactionz
    @BlissKreactionz 10 лет назад +6

    you give me hope. Thanks for this wonderful story.

  • @fatl1000
    @fatl1000 14 лет назад +2

    very uplifting story...Kofi nyame nhyira wo.

  • @Fluxxi
    @Fluxxi 4 года назад +2

    You sir, are a true inspiration!

  • @nkipmo1154
    @nkipmo1154 8 лет назад +1

    His story is so moving!

    • @Jesebel35
      @Jesebel35 8 лет назад

      what if he was the one who requested that music? don't sweat the small things..

  • @Krazikrissy
    @Krazikrissy 13 лет назад

    You are truly motivating brother! I really thank God for words like yours, another impetus to continue my odyssey, to get a medical education in a foreign country. Thanks again!

  • @veragivens9551
    @veragivens9551 4 года назад +2

    Wow, this is really awesome. I look to have ethnic plastic surgery next year and you are certainly the person I want to perform my surgery. God Bless You.

  • @taopanda98
    @taopanda98 5 лет назад +4

    WHAT
    A
    STORY!
    Que luchador es este Doctor Boahene!!!
    Amazing journey and I have nothing but respect and gives me inspiration that the road to medicine- is not always a straight road.

  • @fegrace_1
    @fegrace_1 2 года назад

    I know this is posted under John’s Hopkins but having a profeasor co-sign a loan is a wonderful testament to his character and hard work. More people need to hear about the wonder work at Meherry Medical College. For over 147yrs they have lead the way in developing future black doctors, dentist, medical professionals, and researchers!

  • @ew-in9qw
    @ew-in9qw 8 лет назад +1

    great story, there are lots like him but inequality has kept them out of the loop

  • @shadmdbanks07
    @shadmdbanks07 12 лет назад

    Awesome. I feel like I need to get myself together. I spend too much time complaining. True inspiration Dr. Kofi

  • @eliasebone6652
    @eliasebone6652 12 лет назад +1

    Very inspiring and i am so proud of you Doc.. Atleast we have our own Dr Sanjay Gupta

    • @clarenceago2225
      @clarenceago2225 3 года назад

      Please any link to the story of Dr. Gupta just .Please help Thanks

  • @thabanindlovu5458
    @thabanindlovu5458 7 лет назад +28

    i am inspired, i am definitely going to med school

  • @notinsomniac
    @notinsomniac 12 лет назад +1

    This is like the ultimate perseverance testimony, very powerful & inspiring :)

  • @BohemianAndy
    @BohemianAndy 13 лет назад

    What an amazing guy. Well done brother, you're an inspiration :) From Australia.

  • @toonhugo
    @toonhugo 11 лет назад +1

    When Opportunity comes , Great thing happens
    Respect him and chemistry teacher

  • @joydubyadee
    @joydubyadee 15 лет назад

    What a terrific story!

  • @leong2023
    @leong2023 5 лет назад +1

    I needed this.

  • @mbodze6668
    @mbodze6668 7 лет назад +2

    Dr kofi, this is really aspiring and educative 👍🏽

  • @mcbrolax1771
    @mcbrolax1771 6 лет назад

    Very inspirational! Thank you for sharing this story growing up into success!

  • @BluwSerj
    @BluwSerj 15 лет назад

    Amazing story that more people should know about.

  • @brodwellington1626
    @brodwellington1626 8 лет назад +1

    How inspirational.

  • @shanshan0313
    @shanshan0313 11 лет назад

    beautiful beautiful story!

  • @Rafalmeidaa
    @Rafalmeidaa 12 лет назад

    really nice history :)
    i just got in med school here in brazil (it's still pretty hard though), and i can't say i have something like this to share but i'm very happy to know i will find some incredible people like him through these years.

  • @sinwanba
    @sinwanba 12 лет назад

    What a touching story.

  • @giovabreu
    @giovabreu 12 лет назад

    this video touches my heart, very inspiring.... thanks for sharing

  • @mscutevicky25
    @mscutevicky25 10 лет назад +4

    Super Super Inspirational!

  • @AlexeyReel
    @AlexeyReel 13 лет назад +1

    I love this guy

  • @jssailo
    @jssailo 11 лет назад +2

    Wow... God bless you.

  • @Macinachick
    @Macinachick 12 лет назад

    Wow! Such encouragement!

  • @johnmoney2739
    @johnmoney2739 11 лет назад

    this man is my inspiration ,,,wow im speechless

  • @adak18
    @adak18 13 лет назад +1

    HE IS THE BEST!

  • @themukisa11
    @themukisa11 11 лет назад +7

    just wow!

  • @r0rozx
    @r0rozx 12 лет назад

    Very Very inspiring .

  • @Hope_dea_ler
    @Hope_dea_ler 11 лет назад +1

    my certified mentor!!!!!!!!!

  • @shakaz01
    @shakaz01 12 лет назад

    very inspirational.

  • @XHaileyXkoalaX
    @XHaileyXkoalaX 13 лет назад +1

    How inspirational! :)

  • @stak45DDS
    @stak45DDS 13 лет назад

    3:50 Really makes me smile

  • @harryjoe3176
    @harryjoe3176 3 года назад

    Vivienne Thomas left an incredible legacy for surgeons of color to follow at Hopkins and at all other world famous hospitals with cardio surgical practices.

  • @twotomatoes2912
    @twotomatoes2912 5 лет назад

    Inspirational.

  • @tashadixon7180
    @tashadixon7180 12 лет назад

    Amazing.

  • @znuhuz
    @znuhuz 12 лет назад

    Awesome Man

  • @Chancella
    @Chancella 13 лет назад

    He needs to be my mentor!

  • @rehemaosmani1471
    @rehemaosmani1471 6 лет назад

    I’m very inspired!!!

  • @olivercharles4399
    @olivercharles4399 15 лет назад

    you the man!

  • @lukassabat5681
    @lukassabat5681 Год назад

    He has a Gentle Soul void of any Impurities

  • @BlissKreactionz
    @BlissKreactionz 10 лет назад

    Hopefully I can share my someday too.

  • @NomeCultJoe
    @NomeCultJoe 13 лет назад

    now that's a personal statement!

  • @knowledgebone109
    @knowledgebone109 6 лет назад

    Breath Taking

  • @DrB_84
    @DrB_84 11 лет назад +2

    Din't know he is a Meharrian, the school that helps make dreams come alive

  • @ArmisVideo
    @ArmisVideo 12 лет назад

    Great story. I'd like to know if JH would sponsor schools in his home country
    with free Armis games?

  • @sexychocolateHAITIAN
    @sexychocolateHAITIAN 12 лет назад

    he is an inspiration !! and he has beautiful teeth too...lol

  • @mzkhilari
    @mzkhilari 13 лет назад

    @mostsuccessful agreed!

  • @iwannaquit6200
    @iwannaquit6200 10 лет назад

    AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @pauld4355
    @pauld4355 9 лет назад +3

    what's up with the music

    • @3ducs
      @3ducs 8 лет назад +1

      That's your takeaway?

    • @pauld4355
      @pauld4355 8 лет назад

      you don't think it's a little ridiculous? He's from Africa, so lets put some bongo drums and people chanting in the background. You don't see a problem with that?

    • @pauld4355
      @pauld4355 8 лет назад

      I'm saying the music is somewhat disrespectful of his background, why are you triggered by that? I'm saying he should get more respect..

  • @crystalguerra3477
    @crystalguerra3477 9 лет назад

    Applause.

  • @abdulmalikidris1278
    @abdulmalikidris1278 4 года назад

    😍😍😍

  • @omarieswifey
    @omarieswifey 13 лет назад +1

    I love to my my fellow ghanaians succeed? :)

  • @MrJOKELA
    @MrJOKELA 7 лет назад +10

    When will I see some generous man jogging??

  • @Yigzaw1000
    @Yigzaw1000 12 лет назад

    Touching isn't even the word...

  • @arikay2168
    @arikay2168 6 лет назад

    This guys is my neighbor

    • @nj5709
      @nj5709 5 лет назад

      Ari Kay you don’t say? At where?

  • @krn-in2tv
    @krn-in2tv 7 лет назад +1

    KEEP SHARE THIS KIND OF STORIES PLEASE!! people are awesome