The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has inducted 70 newly qualified doctors from Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, at the 11th induction ceremony of the ORION XI Class of the Benjamin Carson (Senior) College of Health and Medical Sciences. Miss Esther Tope Awe emerged as the overall best graduating doctor, having earned distinctions in all 10 courses undertaken during her training. She received a cash prize of N500,000 from the Nigerian Medical Association in recognition of her performance.

The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the council, Prof. Fatima Kyari, reminded the inductees that medicine is both procedural and hierarchical, urging them to apply knowledge beyond what was acquired in the classroom. She stressed that clinical competence must be accompanied by empathy, compassion and adaptability. "The vice chancellor has given you the environment to excel in your studies and fulfil your goals. You need empathy, compassion and the skills to navigate the ever evolving society and healthcare system. You need to rise to challenges and turn them into opportunities. Be leaders in your communities, which will require adaptability," she stated.

Kyari charged the new doctors to treat their housemanship with seriousness, describing it as critical to shaping their clinical careers. She warned that violations of the council's rules could lead to disciplinary action, including appearances before its investigative panel.

The President and Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Afolarin Olutunde Ojewole, told the graduates that medicine demands more than technical skill. "Medicine is more than a career; it is a sacred trust. Let your knowledge be guided by wisdom, your competence by compassion, and your ambition by integrity. The future of healthcare will require professionals who are not only clinically excellent but also ethically grounded, research minded, adaptable and committed to lifelong learning," he stated.

The provost of the college, Prof. Adeola Fowotade, warned the doctors against prioritising financial gain over purpose. "There will be moments when you may have to choose between money and impact. Remember always that a job pays you a salary, but your calling carries eternal rewards," she said. Fowotade also announced plans to inaugurate an ORION Wall of Excellence celebrating the college's alumni and disclosed that the institution had recently undergone external peer assessment ahead of resource verification by the council.