Provost to New Doctors, Dentists: be Agents of Change
College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) Provost, Prof Afolabi Lesi, has advised 186 newly-inducted doctors and dentists to be change gents in the health sector.
Speaking at the graduation of the Medical and Dental Class of the 2016/2017, Lesi said the power to j be change agents in the health sector resided in every individual.
“Always strive to know more and do not think that you already know everything.
“I want you to know that despite the leadership role of doctors in the medical team, doctors alone cannot render the needed services in the healthcare system.
“One of the major challenges facing the healthcare industry is the constant acrimony and disruption of services in the healthcare professionals space,” said Lesi.
“I therefore charge you to remember that if you are willing to do more than you are paid to do, eventually you will be paid to do more than you do. I urged the graduates to practice health profession with conscience and dignity,” he added.
LUTH Medical Advisory Committee Deputy Chairman Prof Wasiu Adeyemo, urged the graduates to abide by the ethics of the profession.
“This is a responsibility that should be taken on with every sense of diligence and respect for the human life. Always prepare to give back to the system because little contribution will help to improve health system in the country,” he added.
The college Secretary Mr Oladejo Azeez, congratulated the inductees on earning the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
He advised the inductees to be worthy ambassadors or the college.
Source: The Nation News
