Just a first rough draft of my motivation letter. The program did not indicate any instruction nor format for this letter on their website. They just said in the website that "Candidate will be required to provide a motivation statement in a space when the application opens.
After I sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), I had an accident and was rushed to the A&E, where I was taken to the radiology department for a brain CT and X-ray. At that moment, I was wowed by the machine, which I lay on and moved my head into a doughnut-like structure and how it was able to see inside my head. I was in pain but amazed. That was what sparked my tryst with medical technology. I achieved outstanding results in my secondary school education, earning me admission to study Radiography and Medical Imaging at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. As I began clinical practice, working with several brands of X-ray, CT, and MRI systems, including Siemens, GE, Allengers, Mindray, and United Imaging, I noticed distinct differences in their software, interfaces, and image acquisition techniques. Some brands are more user-friendly than others. A 64-slice CT system from one brand delivers superior diagnostic image quality compared to a 128-slice system from another brand, even though more slices would be expected to yield better image quality. I couldn't explain this observation from within my clinical role alone, which led me to ask: What engineering choices, regulatory decisions, and commercial strategies were made before it was purchased, and how do we determine which are best for achieving good outcomes? In a healthcare system like Nigeria's, a hospital or diagnostic center's entire budget could be wasted on underperforming equipment if they don't have a trained technology expert to guide their choices and work with medtech companies to navigate Africa's growing healthcare market. This is what sparked my interest in applying for the Euro-Asian Masters in Medical Technology and HealthCare Business.
My Bachelor's degree in Radiography provided me with the clinical exposure and mathematical foundation required by the EMMAH program. The curriculum covered medical physics, radiation protection and dosimetry, as well as calculus and analytical geometry, which are prerequisites for EMMAH's modules. To further my training, I have used resources such as Coursera and YouTube to build technical skills that will support my success in the program. Notably, I have earned a Coursera certificate in MATLAB and am taking a Python course on Udemy. My undergraduate training also covered virtual reality simulation, which has somewhat prepared me for EMMAH's first semester simulation module. During my undergraduate program, I was equipped with solid research and statistical analysis skills, where I applied these statistical tools in my undergrad thesis, where I researched the perception and willingness of Nigerian Radiographers to extend their roles and become reporting radiographers. This project showcased my ability to employ quantitative techniques effectively, analyze complex datasets, and extract actionable insights. I regularly took advantage of the various resources and extra-curricular activities offered by the university to heighten my leadership abilities and cross-cultural awareness.
In my clinical practice, I consulted with colleagues who have more experience working with different brands of technology, including my clinical supervisor. He was impressed by my analysis and referred me to one of his colleagues at JNCI, a leading Turnkey Medical Equipment Services and Solutions Company in Nigeria. During my visit there, I noticed that United Imaging, a brand I currently work with as a radiographer, was not in their portfolio, which suggests that it is still new in the Nigerian medical technology market. This made me want to become a MEDTECH systems consultant, serving as a link between manufacturers and hospital firms and providing the country with new and updated specification technology. Having extensively reviewed the EMMAH program and interacted with one of its current students, I found that the curriculum and internship opportunities are designed to propel me towards this knowledge journey I intend to make. Semester one at HAW Hamburg will give me an understanding of how medical systems are designed and quality management. Health Technology Assessment and Regulatory Affairs provide the best knowledge of the scientific and legal framework for evaluating whether a medical technology delivers true clinical and economic value; I have only been able to apply it intuitively through clinical practice. Semester two at Porto takes me into the clinical application of technology. EMMaH reflects an industry-connected learning and training not just academically but professionally. EMMAH also provides an exact pathway for me to transition into more than a medical technology user. I also reached out to a current EMMaH student to better understand the program from the inside, where I learnt that one of her classmates with a medical imaging background thrived in the program. The opportunity to rotate in different interdisciplinary environments, learning and working with manufacturing companies in solving healthcare challenges, an engineering foundation in Hamburg, and gaining more experience in clinical healthcare practice in Porto. I am looking forward to getting insight into the French approach to business, as Université de Lille, France, is ranked as one of the top Universities in Europe.
I intend to be part of the decision-making process for the selecting medical technology used in hospitals and ultimately aim to work with the producers of this technology, where I can contribute to developing and upgrading machines and equipment from a clinical perspective. I believe this program will provide me with the opportunity to network and share intellectual and social experiences with people from diverse multicultural backgrounds. The inter-professional learning environment will give me the ability to work across disciplines. I am also invested in the opportunity to learn and intern with the partner organisations during the duration of my program. This opportunity will not only reinforce my solid education and broaden opportunities for my future career but also help me gain experience in the medical technology industry. I would be very pleased to complete my Master's Thesis at Taipei Medical University, given its outstanding achievements in biomedical imaging and nanotechnology. Moreover, the opportunity to experience the diverse and ancient cultures of three major European countries and to explore Taiwan, an Asian country, is once-in-a-lifetime and a dream for me, who has not had an overseas education or experience.
I earn N150,000($107 USD) monthly as a Radiologic technologist/Radiographer in Nigeria. It is never going to see me through a self-funded EMMAH program to pursue this interest. The Erasmus Mundi Scholarship would help me achieve that, and I would definitely live up to being a valuable asset to the Consortium partner universities. I look forward to being part of the next cohort, contributing to the research and development of these reputable Universities and partner organizations, and learning from the EMMAH community.
After I sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), I had an accident and was rushed to the A&E, where I was taken to the radiology department for a brain CT and X-ray. At that moment, I was wowed by the machine, which I lay on and moved my head into a doughnut-like structure and how it was able to see inside my head. I was in pain but amazed. That was what sparked my tryst with medical technology. I achieved outstanding results in my secondary school education, earning me admission to study Radiography and Medical Imaging at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. As I began clinical practice, working with several brands of X-ray, CT, and MRI systems, including Siemens, GE, Allengers, Mindray, and United Imaging, I noticed distinct differences in their software, interfaces, and image acquisition techniques. Some brands are more user-friendly than others. A 64-slice CT system from one brand delivers superior diagnostic image quality compared to a 128-slice system from another brand, even though more slices would be expected to yield better image quality. I couldn't explain this observation from within my clinical role alone, which led me to ask: What engineering choices, regulatory decisions, and commercial strategies were made before it was purchased, and how do we determine which are best for achieving good outcomes? In a healthcare system like Nigeria's, a hospital or diagnostic center's entire budget could be wasted on underperforming equipment if they don't have a trained technology expert to guide their choices and work with medtech companies to navigate Africa's growing healthcare market. This is what sparked my interest in applying for the Euro-Asian Masters in Medical Technology and HealthCare Business.
My Bachelor's degree in Radiography provided me with the clinical exposure and mathematical foundation required by the EMMAH program. The curriculum covered medical physics, radiation protection and dosimetry, as well as calculus and analytical geometry, which are prerequisites for EMMAH's modules. To further my training, I have used resources such as Coursera and YouTube to build technical skills that will support my success in the program. Notably, I have earned a Coursera certificate in MATLAB and am taking a Python course on Udemy. My undergraduate training also covered virtual reality simulation, which has somewhat prepared me for EMMAH's first semester simulation module. During my undergraduate program, I was equipped with solid research and statistical analysis skills, where I applied these statistical tools in my undergrad thesis, where I researched the perception and willingness of Nigerian Radiographers to extend their roles and become reporting radiographers. This project showcased my ability to employ quantitative techniques effectively, analyze complex datasets, and extract actionable insights. I regularly took advantage of the various resources and extra-curricular activities offered by the university to heighten my leadership abilities and cross-cultural awareness.
In my clinical practice, I consulted with colleagues who have more experience working with different brands of technology, including my clinical supervisor. He was impressed by my analysis and referred me to one of his colleagues at JNCI, a leading Turnkey Medical Equipment Services and Solutions Company in Nigeria. During my visit there, I noticed that United Imaging, a brand I currently work with as a radiographer, was not in their portfolio, which suggests that it is still new in the Nigerian medical technology market. This made me want to become a MEDTECH systems consultant, serving as a link between manufacturers and hospital firms and providing the country with new and updated specification technology. Having extensively reviewed the EMMAH program and interacted with one of its current students, I found that the curriculum and internship opportunities are designed to propel me towards this knowledge journey I intend to make. Semester one at HAW Hamburg will give me an understanding of how medical systems are designed and quality management. Health Technology Assessment and Regulatory Affairs provide the best knowledge of the scientific and legal framework for evaluating whether a medical technology delivers true clinical and economic value; I have only been able to apply it intuitively through clinical practice. Semester two at Porto takes me into the clinical application of technology. EMMaH reflects an industry-connected learning and training not just academically but professionally. EMMAH also provides an exact pathway for me to transition into more than a medical technology user. I also reached out to a current EMMaH student to better understand the program from the inside, where I learnt that one of her classmates with a medical imaging background thrived in the program. The opportunity to rotate in different interdisciplinary environments, learning and working with manufacturing companies in solving healthcare challenges, an engineering foundation in Hamburg, and gaining more experience in clinical healthcare practice in Porto. I am looking forward to getting insight into the French approach to business, as Université de Lille, France, is ranked as one of the top Universities in Europe.
I intend to be part of the decision-making process for the selecting medical technology used in hospitals and ultimately aim to work with the producers of this technology, where I can contribute to developing and upgrading machines and equipment from a clinical perspective. I believe this program will provide me with the opportunity to network and share intellectual and social experiences with people from diverse multicultural backgrounds. The inter-professional learning environment will give me the ability to work across disciplines. I am also invested in the opportunity to learn and intern with the partner organisations during the duration of my program. This opportunity will not only reinforce my solid education and broaden opportunities for my future career but also help me gain experience in the medical technology industry. I would be very pleased to complete my Master's Thesis at Taipei Medical University, given its outstanding achievements in biomedical imaging and nanotechnology. Moreover, the opportunity to experience the diverse and ancient cultures of three major European countries and to explore Taiwan, an Asian country, is once-in-a-lifetime and a dream for me, who has not had an overseas education or experience.
I earn N150,000($107 USD) monthly as a Radiologic technologist/Radiographer in Nigeria. It is never going to see me through a self-funded EMMAH program to pursue this interest. The Erasmus Mundi Scholarship would help me achieve that, and I would definitely live up to being a valuable asset to the Consortium partner universities. I look forward to being part of the next cohort, contributing to the research and development of these reputable Universities and partner organizations, and learning from the EMMAH community.
