Overview
The Faculty of Medicine is a premier academic division dedicated to excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare delivery. It strives to produce competent, ethical, and compassionate medical professionals who are equipped to address the health needs of society through evidence-based practices.
About the faculty
Faculty Vision
To be a center of excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare services that contributes to improving the health and well-being of communities locally and globally.
Faculty Mission
To provide high-quality, student-centered medical education and promote innovative research addressing local and global health challenges by delivering compassionate and evidence-based healthcare fostering community engagement and social accountability.
Core Values
- Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in teaching, research, and clinical care.
- Integrity: Upholding ethical principles in all endeavors.
- Compassion: Providing humane and patient-centered care.
- Collaboration: Promoting teamwork across disciplines.
- Accountability: Ensuring responsibility in education, practice, and service.
- Innovation: Encouraging creative solutions and continuous improvement.
Faculty Objectives
The objectives of the faculty are to:
- Provide a strong foundation in medical and surgical sciences.
- Develop clinical and diagnostic skills through hands-on hospital-based training.
- Promote critical thinking and evidence-based medical practice.
- Encourage research, innovation, and community health outreach.
- Foster lifelong learning and professional development.
Faculty programs
Faculty Departments
| Anatomy |
| Physiology |
| Biochemistry |
| Pathology |
| Pharmacology |
| Microbiology |
| Community Medicine |
| Internal Medicine |
| Physiology |
| Surgery |
| Pediatrics |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Psychiatry |
| Radiology |
| Emergency Medicine |
| Family Medicine |
Research Focuses
The faculty supports and promotes research in:
- Communicable and non-communicable diseases
- Maternal and child health
- Health systems and services
- Medical education innovation
- Global health and tropical diseases
Facility and Resources
- Teaching hospitals and clinics
- Skills and simulation laboratories
- Research and diagnostic laboratories
- Medical library and digital learning resources
- E-learning platforms and telemedicine services
Community Engagement and Career Opportunities
Community Engagement
The faculty is committed to community-based education and outreach services through:
- Rural health training programs
- Mobile health clinics
- Health education campaigns
- Collaborative projects with local health departments
Career Opportunities for Graduates
Graduates are prepared for careers in:
- Clinical practice (general and specialist)
- Academic and research institutions
- Public health and health policy
- International health organizations
- Hospital administration and leadership