From our news desk, Benin
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has inducted 26 newly qualified two sets of Bachelor of Medicine (MB) and Bachelor of Surgery (MS) Medical doctors, at the Edo State University Uzairue.
Performing the induction and oath taking ceremony of the 2022/2023 set, the Registrar, MDCN, Dr. T.A.B Sanusi advised the newly inducted doctors to take their profession very serious as they can not live the life of their own.
The Registrar who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Anthony Nwakama said the MDCN is a statutory body responsible for the regulation of licensed and alternative medicine.
Part of the mandate of the Council, he added; is to determine the knowledge and skills of people who will be admitted into the Nigeria Medical register.
He therefore appealed to Government and other stakeholders, to do whatever is possible to develop the University's Teaching Hospital to mark its growth, noting that the institution is the first to own anatomage table for the teaching of medical students in Nigeria.
"In attending to your patient, you must not allow biases of race, religion, ethnicity, gender and political ideology to interfere with your medical decisions.
"A doctor is expected to epitomize integrity at all times, infamous acts such as drunkenness, fraud, sexual misconduct and other criminal vices must not be associated with you, as sectionyou pledged to abide by the rules and regulations of the Council."
The Registrar however thanked the State Government for the support and approval of the Auchi General Hospital to become Edo State University Uzairue Teaching Hospital, which the Council have accredited for housemanship for young doctors.
Earlier in his address, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Engr. Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor said the event marks a significant milestone in the history of education in Nigeria.
Prof. Aluyor expressed appreciation to the State Governor for the support given to the medical college and the upgrade of the general hospital, Auchi to Edo State University Teaching Hospital, which enabled the University graduate her first set of Medical students and now the second set.
The VC also appreciated the Registrar of the Council for his continued support for the Medical college saying that the MDCN has been to the University several times this year, to grant full accreditation to the MBBS programme and also granted permission to commence Housemanship at the Teaching hospital.
He said the MDCN has also granted increase in quota for medical students' admission which has truly demonstrated good partnership for progress with the University.
Prof. Aluyor admonished the inductees; "The white coat that adorns your shoulders today is not just a garment, it carries with it immense responsibility, trust, and the power to heal.
"As you take the Hippocratic oath, let it be a constant reminder of the pledge you make to serve humanity selflessly, as the medical profession is not just a career choice, it is a calling that demands compassion, empathy and humility.
Dr. Osahon Enabulele, immediate past President, World Medical Association (WMA), delivered the lecture titled: 'Violence Against Healthcare Workers:The Role of the World Medical Association' at the event.
Enabulele noted that despite the critical roles and importance of the medical profession in society, physicians and other members of the health workforce are still subjected to acts of violence which undermined Nigeria's healthcare delivery system.
He suggested, that Government should adopt zero tolerance policy and protective legislation to stop violence and safe guard the rights of health care workers (HCWs), provision of decent pay and decent working condition, secured and safe workplace for HCWs.
Also speaking, the Ag. Provost College of Medical Sciences, Dr. Kenneth Atoe advised the inductees to be good ambassador of the medical profession and continue to keep the flag flying.
Oath taking, presentation of certificates and award to the best graduating students and goodwill messages from notable Nigerians, highlighted the event.
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