Founding UGMC CEO Dr Osei reveals how his life transformed after living with his soldier uncle
Dr. Darius Kofi Osei credited a period in his youth as the defining moment that transformed his life. He said that this period, living under the strict guidance of his soldier uncle, set him on the path to medical excellence. Dr. Osei recounted how discipline, structure and high expectations reshaped his outlook.
Dr. Osei revealed that his transition into a more structured academic environment began with his admission to St. Peter's Secondary School in Akwatia. He said, "My uncle at that time chose St. Peter's and I was wondering… the place was in Akwatia." He added, "So when I passed my common entrance, that was the first time I visited for an interview, and I got to know St Peter's and where it was." At St. Peter's, academic excellence was non-negotiable, particularly for students aspiring to enter the science stream. He explained, "You all enter and then at the third year, depending on your performance, you can never become a science student if you are not getting a certain grade, especially in mathematics." He emphasized, "They are very selective about those who do science." Dr. Osei said, "I happened to be fortunate to be one of the science students who were selected at the time."
Dr. Osei admitted, "Well, at that time I think it was not that good," reflecting on his formative beginnings. He revealed, "Transformation came when I went to stay with my uncle, who was a soldier, and that was where I transformed to become who I am today." That transformation laid the groundwork for a career that would see Dr. Osei rise to become the founding CEO of the University of Ghana Medical Centre.
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Dr. Darius Kofi Osei, Founding CEO of the University of Ghana Medical Centre, credits his success to a disciplined upbringing. He highlights how a soldier uncle's guidance reshaped his life-hinting at the profound impact of structure.
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