Edo State University, Uzairue, also known as Edo University, Iyamho, recently celebrated the MBBS Class of 2026 as they completed one of Nigeria’s most challenging degree programs.
This guide covers what is confirmed about this achievement, how EDSU’s medical induction and oath-taking ceremonies usually happen, and the growth of the university’s College of Medical Sciences.
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A Confirmed Milestone: Class of 2026 MBBS Graduates
The university’s official account confirmed the achievement by posting a public congratulatory message to “the Edo State University, Iyamho Class of 2026, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) Graduates.”
This is another successful group finishing the MBBS program, which is notable since the university graduated its first medical doctors only a few years ago.
A Note on the University’s Name
You might see this university called either Edo State University, Uzairue (EDSU) or Edo University, Iyamho (EDI).
Both names refer to the same place in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State.
The name changed after Governor Monday Okpebholo approved it.
If you are looking up admission requirements, induction ceremonies, or academic news, check both names, as some sources still use “EDSU” while newer updates may use “Edo University, Iyamho.”
How EDSU’s Medical Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremonies Work
Although full details for the Class of 2026’s induction ceremony were not available, EDSU usually follows a consistent structure for these events, based on what previous classes have done:
- A formal Induction/Oath-Taking Ceremony, distinct from the university’s general convocation, specifically for graduates of Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Science.
- Venue: These ceremonies have consistently been held at the Aliko Dangote Auditorium on the university’s campus.
- MDCN involvement: For Medicine and Surgery graduates, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) is directly involved in the induction process, as it licenses medical doctors in Nigeria. In a previous ceremony, MDCN inducted 46 Medicine and Surgery graduates from the College of Medical Sciences during their Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony.
- Batch structure: EDSU has graduated its MBBS students in groups, such as “Batch A” and “Batch B” for the 2023/2024 session. This approach helps the university manage its expanding medical program as more students qualify each year.
Why This Milestone Matters for a Young Medical School
Edo State University Uzairue started in 2016 with only three faculties and eight programs.
By the time of its first medical inductions, it had grown to nine faculties and over 30 undergraduate programs, all accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and other professional bodies.
The university also offers postgraduate degrees like PGD, Master’s, MBA, MPA, MPhil, and PhD.
The university’s MBBS program is still relatively new but important.
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria gave provisional approval, which allowed the first group of medical students to start in January 2017.
It took about six years of training before the university graduated its first medical doctors.
Each new class, including the Class of 2026, continues this progress.
The University’s Growing Medical Infrastructure
One important reason for the Class of 2026’s success is the university’s investment in medical training facilities.
The state government upgraded the Central Hospital in Auchi into the Edo State University Teaching Hospital, designed to improve clinical training for medical students.
A dedicated teaching hospital is essential because MBBS students need real clinical experience and hands-on patient care, which classrooms alone cannot provide.
The university also uses a competency-based teaching approach, giving students early clinical experience.
This helps ensure they are well prepared for real medical practice when they graduate.
What Comes After Induction for New MBBS Graduates
For new Medicine and Surgery graduates, the induction ceremony is an important milestone, but it is just one step in a longer process after graduation:
- MDCN provisional or full licensing, since induction by MDCN is directly tied to becoming a registered medical practitioner in Nigeria.
- Housemanship (internship) placement, the mandatory supervised clinical training period every Nigerian medical graduate must complete before full registration.
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which typically follows housemanship for Nigerian graduates.
- Full MDCN registration, granted after successful completion of housemanship, allowing graduates to practice independently as licensed medical doctors.
The induction ceremony means students have finished the MBBS program, but becoming a fully licensed, independent doctor takes more steps after this event.
Admission Requirements for Prospective MBBS Students
If you want to join the Medicine and Surgery program like the Class of 2026, EDSU has special entry requirements that are different from other courses at the university:
- O’Level credits: A minimum of five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, from WAEC, NECO or NABTEB.
- One-sitting requirement: Unlike many other courses at the university, which allow O’Level credits from up to two sittings, Medicine and Surgery specifically requires all five credits to be obtained in one sitting.
- JAMB cut-off: Applicants need to meet the departmental cut-off mark for Medicine and Surgery, which is significantly higher than the university’s general baseline of around 150.
- Screening exercise: All applicants, including those targeting Medicine and Surgery, must complete the university’s entrance screening exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Did EDSU actually graduate an MBBS Class of 2026?
Yes. The university’s own official account publicly congratulated the Edo State University, Iyamho Class of 2026, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) Graduates, confirming this cohort’s completion of the programme.
2. Is EDSU the same as Edo University, Iyamho?
Yes. The institution was renamed from Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University, Iyamho, following approval by Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Both names refer to the same institution in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State.
3. Where are EDSU’s medical induction ceremonies typically held?
Based on previous cohorts, these ceremonies have been held at the Aliko Dangote Auditorium on the university’s campus.
4. Does the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) play a role in the induction?
Yes. For Medicine and Surgery graduates specifically, MDCN has directly participated in past induction and oath-taking ceremonies, since it is the professional body responsible for licensing medical doctors in Nigeria.
5. When did EDSU’s MBBS programme begin?
The university’s first medical students commenced their studies in January 2017, following provisional MDCN approval for the MBBS programme, with the first graduating class following several years later.
6. What comes after the induction ceremony for new MBBS graduates?
New graduates typically proceed through MDCN licensing steps, mandatory housemanship (internship), and NYSC before receiving full MDCN registration to practice independently.
7. What are the entry requirements for Medicine and Surgery at EDSU?
Applicants need five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in a single sitting (unlike other courses, which allow two sittings), plus meeting the departmental JAMB cut-off mark and passing the university’s entrance screening.
8. Does EDSU have its own teaching hospital?
Yes. The Edo State University Teaching Hospital was established by upgrading the Central Hospital, Auchi, specifically to support clinical training for the university’s medical students.
9. Has EDSU inducted MBBS graduates in batches before?
Yes. Previous cohorts, such as the 2023/2024 academic session, were inducted in batches (Batch A and Batch B), reflecting how the university has managed its growing number of qualifying medical graduates.
10. What other medical and health science programmes does EDSU offer induction ceremonies for?
Beyond Medicine and Surgery, EDSU has also held induction and oath-taking ceremonies for graduates of Nursing Sciences and Medical Laboratory Science, following a similar ceremonial structure.
Final Thoughts
The induction of the MBBS Class of 2026 is another important step in Edo State University Uzairue’s (now Edo University, Iyamho’s) growth as a medical training institution.
The university builds on the foundation set by its first medical graduates and is supported by its own teaching hospital and the MDCN’s involvement in induction ceremonies.
Since starting its program in January 2017, the university has continued to produce licensed Nigerian medical doctors.
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