UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL (UCH) IBADAN ISSUES URGENT PUBLIC WARNING OVER FRAUDULENT INTERNSHIP APPLICATION SCAM

The attention of the Management of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan has been drawn to a fraudulent online advertisement claiming that the Hospital is selling Internship/Housemanship Forms for the 2026/2027 exercise.

The Management wishes to state unequivocally that UCH does not sell internship or housemanship application forms. Any advertisement, website, social media post, or individual requesting payment for such forms is false, misleading, and fraudulent and should be disregarded.

Prospective applicants and members of the public are strongly advised not to make any payment to any individual, agent, or organisation claiming to be selling internship forms on behalf of UCH. The Hospital will not be held responsible for any loss arising from dealings with fraudsters.

All information regarding internship and housemanship vacancies at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, and timelines, will be communicated only through the Hospital's official communication channels.

Members of the public are encouraged to verify any information relating to recruitment with the hospital’s information and public relations department or check all our official social media handles. Suspicious advertisements and fraudulent activities should be reported to the relevant security agencies and the Hospital Management.

The University College Hospital remains committed to a transparent, merit-based, and credible recruitment process and appreciates the cooperation of the public in combating recruitment fraud.

Signed:
OBAFUNMILAYO .E. ADETUYIBI
HEAD, INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
FOR: THE CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR.