Draft:Penelope Adinku
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| Submission declined on 3 December 2023 by Mcmatter (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. | |
Comment: I expect that in a few years she will win awards and have other notability. However, at present there is not enough. I doubt that anything will be achieved by resubmitting. Ldm1954 (talk) 14:50, 7 December 2023 (UTC)
Dr. Penelope Adinku is Ghana's first female cardiothoracic surgeon[1][1][2][2]. Dr. Adinku attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and completed a three-year general surgery membership program with West African College of Surgeons in 2017. Dr Penelope Adinku currently serves as a senior specialist at the Cardiothoracic Centre, Accra Ghana and as a Medical Doctor at Surgeon at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. [3]. Dr. Adinku successfully repaired a 6-Year-Old girl’s heart [4]through a surgical procedure[5]. This accomplishment paves the path for women with a quest to become cardiothoracic surgeons.[6][7]Reports say Dr. Adinku was awarded the 2022 Best Candidate in Cardiothoracic Surgery [8]in West Africa.[9]
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- ^ "What Is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon? | The Patient Guide to Heart, Lung, and Esophageal Surgery". ctsurgerypatients.org. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Crabbe, Nathaniel (2022-05-15). "She is smart: Penelope Adinkuhe is first female cardiothoracic surgeon in Ghana". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Entsie, Berlinda (2023-03-29). "Penelope Adinku: Meet Ghanaian female surgeon who just set an incredible feat". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "Penelope Adinku: Ghana's First Female Heart Surgeon Successfully Repairs Heart Of 6-Year-Old Girl At Her First Attempt » GhLinks.com.gh™". www.ghlinks.com.gh. 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "26-Year Old Makes History as Ghana's First Black Female Heart Surgeon". Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "LLABlog: Meet Penelope Adinku, Ghana's first female cardiothoracic surgeon – Leading Ladies Africa". Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Lartey, Winifred (2022-05-09). "Meet Penelope Adinku, Ghana's first female cardiothoracic surgeon". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Quist, Ebenezer Agbey (2023-03-28). "1st female heart surgeon in GH named best heart surgery candidate in West Africa". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ "Ghana's Dr Penelope Adinku named best cardiologist in West Africa". www.melaninpeople.com. Retrieved 2023-12-05.