Nigerian Doctor Breaks U.S. Residency Record, Wins All 8 Awards as Program Director Prostrates in Respect

A Nigerian medical doctor,.Timiley Oluseyi has reportedly made history in the United States by sweeping all eight top awards during his residency graduation, a development that has sparked national pride and widespread celebration on social media.

The doctor is said to have emerged as the standout graduate in a highly competitive U.S. residency program.

According to viral reports, he received awards in every major category, including Clinical Excellence, Research, Leadership, Teaching, Patient Care, and Professionalism, an unprecedented accomplishment that left faculty and peers in awe.

What has drawn even more attention is the program director’s reaction to the achievement.

In a gesture that stunned attendees, the director reportedly prostrated before the doctor in front of the audience, citing respect for his Yoruba heritage.

The act, deeply rooted in Yoruba culture as a traditional symbol of honor and reverence, has resonated strongly among Nigerians around the world.

Footage and images of the moment have circulated widely online, with many praising the director’s cultural sensitivity and the doctor’s excellence.

While no major U.S. media outlet has yet confirmed the full details of the story, it has been met with excitement across Nigerian platforms and among the diaspora.

The story has ignited calls for formal recognition by Nigerian authorities and medical associations. Social media users have hailed the doctor as a symbol of Nigerian brilliance abroad, with many describing the feat as inspirational for young professionals.

Though full verification remains pending, the story has become a viral sensation, celebrated as a landmark achievement and a powerful reminder of the global excellence emerging from Nigeria’s youth.