The College of Medicine University of Lagos (CMUL) on Tuesday inducted 25 graduates into the radiography profession for the 2023/2024 graduating class, and urged the graduates to uphold the profession’s ethics.
The Provost of the College, Prof. Ademola Oremosu, gave the advice at the 10th Radiography Induction Ceremony on in Lagos.
Represented by the Deputy Provost, Prof. Daniel Oluwafemi, Oremosu said the graduates had been equipped with the knowledge, skills and ethical foundation necessary to excel.
He said that the college inducted 25 radiography students into the radiography profession, emphasising the need for them to abide by the integrity and ethics of the profession, whether practicing “in-country or out-country”.
He also advised them to focus on their career development and always ensure that the patient’s care was uppermost in their minds.
“Your training has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and ethical foundation necessary to excel, but remember – learning does not stop here.
“The medical field is constantly evolving and as professionals, you must embrace continuous education, innovation and collaboration to stay ahead and make impactful contributions to the healthcare industry.
“I urge you to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and compassion.
“As you step into the workforce, embrace challenges with confidence, seek opportunities for growth, and never lose sight of the passion that brought you to this field,” he said.
The Guest Lecturer at the induction, Dr Robert Akhigbe, also urged the new radiographers to be positive change agents, while contributing positively to the growth and development of the nation’s healthcare system.
Akhigbe, also a Specialist Radiographer, stressed the need for patient’s autonomy, dignity, empathy and respect, advisitng the inductees to always maintain confidentiality of patient’s information.
“Use radiation to administer hope and life in patients.
“Always show empathy in the course of your duty. Treat every patient with empathy, dignity and respect, recognising that behind every scan, there is a human being in need of care and reassurance.
“Do not cut corners; but be guided by the ethics of the profession.
“Going abroad to practice is an inevitable step which many of you will take, but, if you go, make sure you come back to deliver even better services to your people to make our country better,” Akhigbe said.
The Registrar, Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN), Prof. Mark Okeji, while administering the induction oath, reminded the graduates of the journey ahead of them.
Okeji urged the graduates to be good ambassadors of the profession, while contributing their quota to the nation’s development.
The overall best graduating student, Sofowora Folakemi, expressed excitement over her position, appreciating her parents, the government and the college management for providing the opportunity for her education and training.
The event featured presentation of Awards to the Best Graduating Students from different specialities of the radiography profession.
The roll call of dignitaries who turned out en-masse for the event included the National President, Association of Radiographers of Nigeria (ARN), Dr Musa Dambele; the Chairman, College of Medicine Alumni Association, Prof. Chris Okeafor, among others.
