By DADA AYOKHAI
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has inducted One hundred and twenty-eight medical graduates of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.,at a ceremony in Ekpoma, Edo State.
Speaking during the swearing-in and oath-taking ceremony, the Registrar/Chief Executive officer of MDCN Dr. Fatima Kyari, urged the new doctors to see their profession as a service to humanity.
Dr kwari who was represented by Dr. Enjoy Abdu, Deputy Registrar, Dr. Kyari said:
”This marks the beginning of your medical career. Although your training may have been challenging, it is now that your knowledge will be put to the test. Be prepared to exemplify the values of Ambrose Alli University and our noble profession.”
In their various good will messages, Edo State commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole and his Education counterpart, Dr. Paddy E Iyamu enjoined the new Medical Doctors to see services to humanity beyond the acquisition of wealth.
”The nation and, by extention Edo state needs your services to improve on our health care system. The society has nurtured you to this point, it is expected that you give back to it through your services.
Prof. Reuben A. Eifediyi, the Chief Medical Director, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, irrua who was the guest lecturer at the event charged the new Medical Doctors to adhere by their various professional oaths taken.
Prof. Eifediyi acknowledged the transition of medical students to the stage of becoming medial practitioners as one that is full of challenges.
In his opening remarks, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Prof Sunday Olowo Samuel said “When the present management came on board, one of the problems inherited was the issue of the College of Medicine. We may not have solved all the problems, but I can tell u that with the unprecedented support of our very dynamic and people oriented Governor, these challenges will soon be surmounted.
High point of the event was the oath taking and swearing in of fresh doctors, presentation of awards to deserving doctors, among others.
