CMUL Inducts 2019/2020 Class of Medical and Dental Science Students

College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) officially rolled out another set of Physicians and Dental Surgeons into the Medical Profession.

The College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) officially rolled out another set of Physicians and Dental Surgeons into the Medical Profession with the formal Induction Ceremony for the 2019/2020 Class of Medical and Dental Science Students on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

The Old Great Hall of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos was agog for several hours as parents, relatives, guardians, well-wishers and admirers of the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) graduates turned up to celebrate and cheer them on.

The ceremony, according to the Provost of the College, Professor David Oke, marks another fulfilment of the institution’s mandate of addressing the manpower needs of the Medical Profession in Nigeria.

Addressing the gathering which also had in attendance, a crème de la crème from within and beyond the medical profession, Professor Oke, congratulated the fresh set of Physicians and Dental Surgeons on a successful completion of their studies despite the rigors and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the industrial actions by University Staff Unions.

The Provost passed a vote of confidence in the ability of the new Physicians and Dental Surgeons to triumph over the myriad of challenges plaguing medical practice in Nigeria. He implored them to be open-minded; explore new frontiers of knowledge and gear up for interdisciplinary collaborations as they proceed into the field of practice.

Prof. Oke applauded parents, guardians and sponsors of the graduating students for their commitment towards the success of the child(ren) and wards.

While sharing concerns over the continued dwindling funds for education and the health sectors in Nigeria, Prof Oke noted that the development accounts for the continued infrastructural decay and brain drain. He acknowledged and appreciated efforts and inputs from successive alumni sets, well-meaning individuals, corporate bodies and philanthropists towards developing infrastructures in the College and re-echoed the need for more of such support and investments so as to sustain the premium quality training which the college has to offer.

He particularly drew attention to the “Live a Legacy Project” of the college of Medicine, Idi Araba which offers opportunities for people to “Adopt-a-Room” in the Students’ Hostels for renovation as well as “Adopt-a-Student” for sponsorship.

The well-attended event featured an induction lecture by the Chief Executive Officer, Clina Lancet Laboratories and CMUL Alumnus, Dr Olayemi Dawodu who charged the new Physicians and Dental Surgeons to develop clarity of purpose, discover themselves, work hard, be steadfast, resilient and always seek self-improvement in their chosen profession.

Dr Dawodu took time to acknowledge successive managements of CMUL for sustaining the wave of milestones in the training of medical professionals, a feat which is said, is evident in the monumental achievements and success stories of the College Alumni members both home and abroad.

Highpoint of the ceremony was the formal administering of the Physicians’ Oath on the 2019/2020 class of MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) graduates by the Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Dr. Tajudeen Sanusi. The MDCN Registrar also implored the new Physicians and Dental Surgeons to be good ambassadors of their alma mater (College of Medicine University of Lagos) and Nigeria anywhere they find themselves.

The event also witnessed the celebration of outstanding performances with Dr. Salako, Babatunde Aliu emerging as the Best All-Round Performing student in MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) while Dr. Gabriel, Stephanie Edema won the Best All-Round Performing prize in BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery).

MySchoolNews reporting.