MLSCN advises inductees against repeating internship, says it’s illegal

The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has warned the newly inducted members of the profession to do all within their powers to ensure they do not repeat the required internship programme, warning that it is illegal to do so.

The MLSCN Registrar, Prof. Tosan Erhabor, gave the warning during the induction ceremony into the medical laboratory science profession for the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) graduating Class of 2024 at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (UI).

Erhabor spoke through the Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics of the MLSCN, Dr Akinwale Akinlabi.

According to the MLSCN boss, some professionals who disregarded similar warnings and attempted to repeat the internship programme in the past are now facing disciplinary proceedings at the start of their careers.

He, therefore, urged the new medical laboratory scientists to join forces with others in the health sector to promote a new paradigm that guarantees positive health outcomes for citizens.

In his remarks, the Provost of the College of Medicine, Prof. Temidayo Ogundiran, tasked the new inductees on their duties which entail upholding the value of integrity, compassion, and excellence in service, regardless of challenges testing their resolve.

Also speaking, the Vice Chancellor of UI, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, reiterated the university’s commitment to the growth of the profession and urged the inductees, as ambassadors of the profession and the university, to be worthy in character and in learning at all times and in all circumstances.

Meanwhile, the Council has acknowledged the Federal Government’s effort in establishing policies and structures to empower the health sector.