Final-year medical student dies suddenly during clinical exam

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University has confirmed the death of a Part IV student in its College of Health Sciences, Oreoluwa Adewole.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the institution’s spokesperson, Abiodun Olarewaju, the university described the incident as sudden.

The statement noted that Adewole’s death occurred “during a clinical viva examination when the student reportedly complained of chest pain.”

According to the university, the student was promptly attended to by lecturers and fellow medical students who were present at the time.

Despite efforts to revive him, Olarewaju said Adewole “sadly passed on. This tragic loss has sent shockwaves through the university community.”

Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simeon Bamire, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, staff, and students, expressed condolences to the deceased’s family.

He also sympathised with the student’s friends, colleagues, and members of the College of Health Sciences over the loss.

The statement added, “The university management is currently engaging relevant authorities and the family to provide necessary support and to further understand the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident.”