UNILAG College of Medicine inducts 38 radiographers

38 radiologists were inducted on Tuesday by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) College of Medicine (CMUL).

36 inductees from CMUL and two from Lead City University, Ibadan, participated in the department’s ninth induction ceremony, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

According to NAN, during the induction event, the department’s best graduating students were acknowledged and given awards.

In his welcome speech, the college’s provost, professor David Oke, described radiography as a dynamic and active medical specialty that is essential to the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases.

He congratulated the new members and encouraged them to embrace change, pursue greatness, and put their newfound knowledge into practice.

Oke said, “As radiographers you will be at the forefront of medical imaging technology, using a variety of imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and ultrasound to help diagnose and monitor patients health.

“Your training at CMUL has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and expertise needed to excel in the field of radiography.

“However, entering into practice as a radiographer requires ongoing learning, professional development and commitment to excellence” he said.

The provost said that it was essential that they stayed abreast of the latest advancements in medical imaging technology and continue to refine their diagnostic skills throughout their career.

Speaking, the guest lecturer, Dr Olabode Adewunmi, Medical Director, Funbod Medical Diagnosis, said that radiographers were world changers and important.

According to him, radiographers need to understand who they are and know what to do because they could change the world. He said that ultrasound had resonated everywhere and had been voted as the next stethoscope.

“Who is that gynaecologist, surgeon that will not deal with ultrasound, that is now a world changer?

“CT scans has made the world of the neurosurgeon easy, a world changer that doctors depends on.

“Radiography is all about saving lives and people will be depending on you” he said.

He said that capacity, character and spirituality were the three important things that would make young radiographers to climb to the peak of their chosen career.