On Thursday, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) held an induction ceremony for 15 newly qualified medical doctors from Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO).
This event marked the second phase of the 19th induction and oath-taking exercise for the 2024/2025 academic session, adding to the 51 graduates who were inducted in October, bringing the total to 66.
In his address, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, Vice-Chancellor of IUO, emphasized the importance of professionalism and ethical practice in the medical field. Represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raphael Adeghe, Ezemonye urged the inductees to embrace the values of discipline, resilience, and lifelong learning as they transition to practical medical roles.
“Medicine is a noble profession, heavily regulated and jealously guarded. As you begin your journey, you will face challenges such as long hours, high patient volumes, and emotionally demanding cases,” Ezemonye remarked. “However, with resilience, mentorship, and professional development, you will thrive.”
Dr. Fatima Kyari, Registrar of the MDCN, conducted the Hippocratic oath and cautioned the new doctors against unethical practices and professional negligence. Represented by her deputy, Dr. Enejo Abdu, Kyari cited a recent case from 2024 in which a doctor was imprisoned for negligence. She advised the inductees to take their housemanship training seriously.
During his induction lecture titled “Medicine as a Vocation,” Prof. Moses Momoh, Medical Director of Citi Surgeons, encouraged the new doctors to approach their careers with a humanitarian perspective. “Your success in the profession will not be measured by the millions of naira made, but by the lives you are able to impact,” he stated.
Momoh also requested patience from the parents of the inductees, reminding them that this induction marks the beginning of a new journey toward specialization in the field of medicine.
