College of Medicine, University of Lagos
Other name | Medilag |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1962 |
Parent institution | University of Lagos |
Academic affiliation | Lagos University Teaching Hospital |
| Provost | David Oke |
| Students | 2000 |
| Location | Idi-Araba, Lagos |
| Website | cmul |
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College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) also known as Medilag is the medical school affiliated with the University of Lagos. It is located in Idi-Araba, Lagos beside its sister institution, the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.[1] The college has a total staff of 1,850 in 32 departments.[2]
History
[edit]The college of medicine was established on 13 April 1962 by an act of the Federal Parliament[3] within the University of Lagos to train professionals in medicine, dentistry and other health-allied fields.[4][2] The first batch of 28 medical students were admitted into the college in October 1962 and they received their first lectures on October 3, 1962.[5][6]
Faculties
[edit]The college has 3 faculties including:[5]
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Dental Sciences
The degrees awarded include:[7]
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB;BS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
- Bachelor of Science, Physiotherapy (BSc. Physio)
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (BN.Sc)
- Bachelor of Science, Physiology (BSc. Physiology)
- Bachelor of Science, Pharmacology (BSc. Pharmacology)
- Bachelor of Science, Medical Radiography (BSc. Radiography)
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
The college also offers postgraduate training in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Public Health.
Research and collaboration
[edit]The college is involved in research including research on HIV/AIDS, malaria, MDR Tuberculosis, Lassa fever and so on. It has a Central Research Laboratory (CRC) that serves as a research hub. It also has a research ethics committee which approves all research.[2]
It has ongoing collaborations with WHO/TDR, CDC, Hospital for Tropical Diseases [HTD], Australia Army Malaria Institute, Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND), Geneva, Family Health International (FHI), Harvard/APINS and Volkswagen Stifung Foundation, Germany on issues relating to malaria, HIV/AIDS, Lassa fever, Tuberculosis and so on.[2][7]
Notable alumni
[edit]Dr. Sylvan Ebigwei, medical doctor and dental surgeon
References
[edit]- ^ "LUTH and the story of yesteryear". Businessday NG. 2019-04-14. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ a b c d "About College of Medicine, Unilag – ANDI Centre of Excellence for Malaria Diagnosis Centre". Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ Swanson, Abigail. "University of Lagos (1962- )". Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ "MEDILAG set for world-class innovation in learning, research". Businessday NG. 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ a b "College of Medicine UNILAG | » About". Archived from the original on 2021-04-18. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
- ^ Adelola, Adeloye (1998). Early Medical Schools in Nigeria. Heinemann Educational Books. p. 86. ISBN 9789781298189.
- ^ a b Boston, 677 Huntington Avenue; Ma 02115 +1495‑1000 (2017-01-06). "University of Lagos, College of Medicine and the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria". HBNU Fogarty Global Health Training Program. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
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