From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
71 MBBS students receive the Physician’s Hippocratic Oath as newly qualified medical doctors by the Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN,) Dr. Fatima Kyari at the Ahmadu Bello University’s (ABU) 2024 Sponsio Academica.
The event which took place yesterday at the school’s 1000-seater Capacity Conference Centre in Samaru Main Campus, Zaria, was graced by several guests, including parents, guardians, friends, and other well-wishers.
The physicians pledged to abide by the foundational ethical code for medical professionals.
Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Bala, congratulated the students on attaining the medical feat and urged them to strictly obey the rules and regulations of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and all other laws for the control of medical and dental professions in Nigeria.
He also expressed his gratitude to the College of Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria for the successful organisation of the 2024 MBBS students oath-taking event.
Earlier in his address the Provost of the College of Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Mohammed Sani Shehu, congratulated the graduating students, on the successful completion of their medical studies.
Prof. Shehu explained that the event marked a significant milestone in their journey towards becoming compassionate healers, dedicated caregivers and future leaders in the field of medicine.
