The National Universities Commission has revealed medical students
will henceforth spend a minimum of 10 years in the university.
This was revealed by the Executive Secretary of the Commission,
Prof. Julius Okojie in a lecture delivered at the maiden matriculation
and inauguration of the University of Medical Science, Ondo, Ondo State.
According to the eminent Prof. Okojie who was represented by the
Deputy Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Chiedu Mafiana,
hinted that the move was meant to help the students.
While delivering the lecture titled 'Development of Medical Education: Prospects and Challenges'
he revealed that medical students will now spend first four years in
studying basic sciences in university after which they would proceed to
the medical school to spend another seven years making a total of eleven
years.
While speaking at the occasion, Ondo a State governor, Dr. Olusegun
Mimiko who was the guest of honor said the medical complex available in
the state will help in projecting health related matters for the
betterment of the masses.
“It is our hope and belief that it will provide sound
scientific, technological and professional training to address
identified health needs and problems, solve them within the context of
community and national needs and sustainable development,” Mimiko said.
Speaking also, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Friday
Okonofua, said the university will soon attain world standard and
pledged with all well-meaning Nigerians to render assistance to the
varsity by contributing to the ‘Friends of UNIMED Funds’ initiatives which was targeted at raising N1billion for the school.
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