22 Medical Students Sanctioned for Exam Malpractice Across Health Departments

A medical faculty report reveals that 22 students were caught engaging in exam malpractice during Medical Biochemistry assessments over a two-week period. The cases span Public Health, Physiology, Radiography and MBBS programs. Common violations included bringing unauthorized micro-notes and textbooks into the exam hall. Some students used mobile phones or wireless earpieces to access information or receive answers discreetly. Academic observers warn that Biochemistry underpins clinical training, and bypassing key knowledge may compromise future competence. The Examination Officer, Dr. Opusunju Boma Harris, has introduced stricter controls to uphold integrity. Education stakeholders stress that patient safety depends on rigorous and honest medical training.

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