The University of Jos on Thursday inducted 53 of its graduands into the medical profession.

Presenting the graduands for induction, Prof. Simon Yiltok, the Provost, College of Health Sciences of the university, said the ceremony was a mandatory process that would enable them to commence their career as professionals.

Yiltok said the candidates were products of the three Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) professional examinations held between February and March.

He explained that the graduands had quality training and summative assessment that had led to their successful graduation.

“Today, we are presenting 53 candidates for induction; they are coming from three MBBS professional examinations that were held between February and March.

“Today’s ceremony is a mandatory process that will enable them to commence their career having satisfied the requirements of academic and professional competence.

“They have been taught by one of the best sets of lecturers and doctors in classrooms, laboratories, clinics, emergency rooms, theatre, and other specialized units within and outside the hospital.

“Therefore, they can hold their heads high anywhere. We have produced and will continue to produce quality doctors that can be attested globally,” he said

The provost thanked the management of the university for its support to the college and called for more, particularly, in terms of infrastructure development.

Speaking at the event, Prof. Gray Ejikeme, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the university, said that the induction was part of the institution’s contribution to the growth and development of the nation’s health system.
Ejikeme, who decried the rising spate of brain drain in the medical profession, said that the development had led to the loss of skilled manpower in the country.

He called on the inductees to be good ambassadors of the university by practicing in accordance with the ethics of the profession.
“Today, we are adding 53 newly-qualified medical doctors into the health care industry.

“This is our contribution as a training institution to our country’s health care system, knowing well the brain drain that is pushing our medical doctors to other climes.

“This brain drain which has increased in recent times is a great loss not only on our country’s investment but also the loss of skilled manpower that should have been available for our people.

“To the graduands, you should know that so much has been put to make you what you are today. It, therefore, means that society expects much from you through dedicated, selfless, and quality service.

“As you take your oath today, I urge you to practice within the ethics of your profession. You should strive to excel and provide the best of care to humanity.

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“Be good ambassadors of this university and let the concerns for human life be your concern always,” he said.
Administering the oath on the inductees, Dr Tajudeen Sanusi, the Registrar, Medical And Dental Council of Nigeria, said over 3,000 doctors leave Nigeria for greener pastures elsewhere.

Represented by Dr. Henry Okwuokenye, Head of Registration of the council, Sanusi described the situation as worrisome.

He further decried the situation where Nigeria usually trained doctors while other countries benefited and enjoyed their services.

He urged the graduands to practice within the ethics of the profession and warned that anyone found wanting would face stiffer sanctions.