College of Medicine, University of Lagos

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.unilag.edu.ng

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

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

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

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

Prof. Tolu Olukayode Odugbemi

Prof. Folashade Ogunsola

Bruce Ovbiagele

Jemima Osunde

Fola David

Dr. Sylvan Ebigwei, medical doctor and dental surgeon

References

1. "LUTH and the story of yesteryear". Businessday NG. 2019-04-14. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
2. "About College of Medicine, Unilag – ANDI Centre of Excellence for Malaria Diagnosis Centre". Retrieved 2021-02-06.
3. Swanson, Abigail. "University of Lagos (1962- )". Retrieved 2021-02-06.
4. "MEDILAG set for world-class innovation in learning, research". Businessday NG. 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
5. "College of Medicine UNILAG | » About". Archived from the original on 2021-04-18. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
6. Adelola, Adeloye (1998). Early Medical Schools in Nigeria. Heinemann Educational Books. p. 86. ISBN 9789781298189.
7. 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.