Babcock University Inducts 20 New Doctors
Funmi Ogundare Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, weekend, inducted 20 newly qualified medical doctors of the Orion 11 class, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare workforce amid a critical
On a weekend in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Babcock University inducted 20 newly qualified medical doctors from the Orion 11 class, demonstrating the institution's dedication to bolstering Nigeria's healthcare workforce. The induction ceremony took place at the 600-seater auditorium of the Benjamin Carson Sr. College of Health and Medical Sciences, hosted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Prof. Fatima Kyari, Registrar/CEO of the MDCN, represented by Dr. Tijjani Ali Mandaka, Head of Registration Department, emphasized the significance of the event, urging the new doctors to practice with empathy, humility, and respect for their colleagues. Mandaka cautioned the fresh graduates against misusing social media and advised them to secure housemanship placements within two years, warning that non-compliance could result in the need to retake assessments.
Prof. Adeola Adebola Shokunbi, Medical Elder, advised the inductees to prioritize compassion and honesty in their practice, recommending continuous medical education and maintaining healthy relationships. Prof. Afolarin Olutunde Ojewole, President/Vice Chancellor of Babcock University, congratulated the new doctors and their families, urging them to focus on quality patient care rather than graduation dates.
Prof. Adeola Fowotade, provost of the college, described the induction as a covenant with humanity, highlighting the noble calling of medicine as centered around service to others.
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