Asokoro District Hospital is a state government hospital under the FCT Hospital Management Board. It is well-maintained, not too large, and has adequate facilities.
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Asokoro District Hospital is a state government hospital under the FCT Hospital Management Board. It is well-maintained, not too large, and has adequate facilities.
🔄 Rotation through 4 departments:
1️⃣ Internal Medicine (Not subdivided; no consultant neurologist currently)
2️⃣ Surgery (General, Pediatrics & Orthopedic Surgery)
3️⃣ Obstetrics & Gynaecology
4️⃣ Pediatrics
👨⚕️ Good number of consultants & senior registrars (except in Medicine & Pediatrics, which lack registrars)
🔝 House officers act as registrars in Medicine & Pediatrics
🤝 Friendly & accessible consultants
✅ Excellent learning environment if you do what is expected
⚠️ Decent & free, but extremely limited (Waiting list of 4-6 months!)
🏡 2-bedroom setup with a shared kitchen & toilet
💡 Constant light & water (Most rooms have AC, but some don’t work)
🔐 Good security (Armed guard at the gate)
💵 ₦274,000 monthly
❗ First salary may be delayed (usually paid after 2-3 months depending on registration speed)
🌆 Located in the heart of Abuja = endless places to hang out
🚖 Transportation is easy (keke, taxis, motorcycles available)
💸 Asokoro is expensive, so flexing depends on your budget
✅ Follow instructions, and you won’t have issues
🩺 House officers handle most procedures & report to the chief present
📅 Average of 8 calls per month (could be more or less depending on number of HOs)
🔥 Constant electricity, so you can cook anytime
🍱 Call food is available but requires meal tickets (₦2,000 per ticket)
🍛 Only one food vendor in the hospital (limited variety, mixed reviews)
💰 Expect to spend ₦3,000 - ₦5,000 daily on food if you eat twice a day
🚚 Food delivery is an option if you can afford it
Dr. Ozo
HO @ ADH Abuja
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