UNILAG College of Medicine inducts 108 Medical, Dental graduates

The College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Lagos State has inducted a new set of 108 medical and dental graduates for the 2023/2024 graduating class.

This was made known in a statement that was made available to newsmen on Tuesday on the website of the institution by its management.

The 2023/2024 graduating class comprises 91 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and 17 Bachelor of Dental Surgery graduates.

Dr. Omotayo Ojo, an Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, CMUL, who delivered the keynote address during the induction, urged the new doctors to embrace excellence, integrity, and intentional decision-making.

Ojo said: “The university has served you; the foundation has been laid.

“Now, you must build on it.

“Let excellence be your watchword, but pair it with professionalism and integrity.

“Be intentional about your internship, service, specialty, settlement, and even who you marry.

“These choices will shape your destiny.”

Ojo emphasised the importance of nurturing networks, avoiding burnt bridges, and daring to redefine possibilities, adding: “The future belongs to the bold, the doctors who will also be leaders and change makers.”

The Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Dr. Fatima Kyari, while administering the induction oath, reminded the graduates of the journey ahead of them.

Kyari said: “Induction is not enough.

“You must uphold ethical standards.

“Your licence to practice is a privilege and not a right.

“There is a disciplinary tribunal for erring doctors.

“Your licence must not be abused.

“Remember, a good physician treats diseases, but a great doctor treats the patient.”

Kyari charged them to be compassionate ambassadors of their alma mater and to reinforce the sacred responsibility tied to their profession.

The Provost of the College of Medicine, Prof. Ademola Oremosu, celebrated the resilience of the graduates through years of rigorous training.

Oremosu said: “You have been released to add value to society.

“Fly higher, uphold the college’s legacy, and become institutional ambassadors wherever you go.”