Medical Professionals Urged To Strive For Excellence

Prof. Enyonam Yao Kwawukume, Founder and Vice-Chancellor of Family Health University, has challenged newly admitted medical students to be diligent and strive for excellence as they begin their journey to become professional doctors. At the Matriculation and White Coat Ceremony, Prof. Kwawukume emphasized that the matriculation marked the beginning of a demanding intellectual and professional journey for the students. He stressed the need for discipline to deliver quality health care. The ceremony had a total of 85 students from the Graduate Entry Medical Programme and the Regular six-year Medical Programme matriculated.

The Matriculation and White Coat Ceremony was held under the theme, “The Making of Tomorrow’s Doctor: Intellectual Curiosity, Diligence, Bulldog Tenacity of Purpose and Clinical Excellence.” Prof. Kwawukume highlighted the importance of understanding the principles behind what they learn, noting that medical education should connect teaching, research, and clinical practice. He encouraged the students to manage their time effectively. Family Health University is committed to providing an academic environment that promotes lifelong learning, teamwork, integrity, compassion, innovation, leadership, professionalism, and inclusiveness.

A total of 85 students were matriculated to start their professional journey. Prof. Kwawukume encouraged parents to continue supporting their wards given the number of years required to learn. The university's commitment to providing a suitable academic environment was reiterated. This environment aims to foster the development of well-rounded medical professionals.

Prof. Yvonne Dei-Adomakoh, Dean of the University of Ghana Medical School, challenged the students to embrace continuous learning and compassion. These are essential qualities for becoming competent medical professionals. She noted that medicine is constantly evolving, with new diseases emerging and treatments developing. Therefore, students should not limit their studies to lecture notes and examination requirements.

Prof. Dei-Adomakoh advised the students to read extensively, participate in research, and take advantage of mentorship opportunities. She emphasized that lecturers can only provide a portion of the required knowledge. Independent learning and intellectual curiosity are essential for professional development. Medical training requires commitment and discipline.

Brigadier General Daniel K. Frimpong, Council Chairman of Family Health University, congratulated the newly admitted students. He urged them to allow the values of the institution to shape their character and professional conduct. The university continues to attract significant interest from prospective students, describing the institution's growing demand as a blessing.

The matriculation ceremony had several dignitaries in attendance. They included Dr. Susu Bridget Kwawukume, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Family Health Hospital, and Prof. Philip Odonkor, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Family Health University. Other attendees were Dr. Sylvester Y. Oppong, Dean of the Family Health Medical School, and Mrs. Rita Kaine, Registrar of Family Health University.

Key points

• 85 medical students matriculated at Family Health University.
• Medical professionals urged to strive for excellence and embrace continuous learning.
• Students encouraged to adopt values of institution to shape character and professional conduct.