FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES,University of Ibadan
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OUR FACULTIES
Welcome to the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
Dean’s Office
FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE.
Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine was one of the foundation faculties created when the University College, Ibadan came into being in 1948.
The fundamental problem which faced the Faculty in the early stages of its existence was securing wide recognition and establishing high academic and professional standard.
The alignment of the Medical School of University College Ibadan in special relation with the University of London helped to attract the recognition of the General Medical Council of Great Britain. By this special relationship, medical students of the University College Ibadan took courses in Medicine leading to the award of the MB;BS degree of the University of London.
Fourteen years of close association with the University of London which initially involved clinical clerkship in London enabled the then Faculty of Medicine of the University College Ibadan to lay down the high standards which will later be associated with the University of Ibadan and to define the deficiencies of the traditional University of London programme in relation to the peculiarities of the Nigerian situation. This association which was known as the “Scheme of Special Relationship” with the University of London came to an end in October 1962. The University of Ibadan from then started preparing students for its own MB;BS degree. It then became necessary for the then Faculty of Medicine to design a curriculum for the training of students for the environment in which they would have to practice. Some of the notable features of the Ibadan curriculum are the Ibarapa
Community Health Project and the unique community Psychiatry rotation to Aro Neuro Psychiatric Hospital. Modifications to the University of London programme resulted in changes to the structure of the professional examination whereby Paediatrics and Preventive and Social Medicine constitute separate examination subjects.The present M.B;B.S curriculum has further been revised to emphasize the importance of outside Community rotations, and increased the parts of the examination from three (3) to four (4) while keeping the same number of subjects. The curriculum of the degree of bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery extends over five academic years.In 1964, the Department of Physiotherapy was established under the Faculty of Medicine for the purpose of training Physiotherapists over a 3 year period leading to the award of B.Sc. However in 2004, the curriculum was revised in line with global trend to award the Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree after a 5 year training period.
The department of Physiotherapy has produced several postgraduates at the Masters and Ph.D levels that have been well acclaimed.In 1965, the Department of Nursing was established and was a pioneer in Nursing Education in the Continent. The Department was to produce Nurse Educators and Administrators at the B.Sc level as a 3 years programme for trained nurses until 1995 when the 5 year B.NSc. program was started. The Department commenced its Postgraduate programme in 1991 and has produced several M.Sc and Ph.D graduates, it specifically produced the first Ph.D in Nursing in the country in 2004.
During the 1977/78 session, the Faculties then Federal Military Government designated the Ibadan Faculty of Medicine as a Centre of Excellence in Medicine and on the 1st August 1980 backed by Statute of the University of Ibadan, the Faculty of Medicine became the “College of Medicine”. Thereafter, three (3) Faculties emerged from the old Faculty of Medicine: Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences and Dentistry and Pharmacy. In January 2002 the Departments of Human Nutrition, Health Promotion and Education, Epidemiology, Medical Statistics and Environmental Health as well as the Department of Community Medicine and the Institute of Child Health which hitherto were under this Faculty of Clinical Sciences became an independent Faculty of Public Health. In April 2002, the Departments of Oral Pathology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Preventive Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry which were under this Faculty of Clinical Sciences also became the Faculty of Dentistry. Currently, the Faculty of Clinical Sciences comprises 13 Departments and 1 Institute: these are the Departments of Community Medicine, Nursing, Institute of Child Health, Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Paediatrics, Physiotherapy, Psychiatry, Radiology, Radiotherapy as well as Surgery.
Why our programme has been so successful.
Our success is based on the implementation of our programmes that are being drivenby highly qualified, dedicated and motivated personnel who deliver the unique academicand professional programmes of the Faculty. Inculcating professional discipline and ethics have made our students responsive and responsible and therefore leaders in their respective professional community.
The success of our programmes is due to the fact that the Faculty continues to evaluate its programmes such that our Physiotherapy and Nursing programmes are now 5-year programmes and have been accredited by NUC.
Prospects for the future and plans to ensure that the high standard is maintained
The Faculty is not relenting in its efforts at maintaining and improving on its present standard. The Faculty is in the process of reviewing its MB;BS curriculum to ensure that the students imbibe values such as Health Economics, Bioethics and Human Resources Management that will enhance the unique training programme of the Ibadan graduate. Similarly, the Nursing and Physiotherapy undergraduate curricula are being reviewed.
Though the Faculty will benefit from improved man-power, the Faculty also ensures continuing professional education for its Academic Staff and provides improved teaching aids in a conducive environment. The Faculty is grateful to many multilateral agencies that ensure that this internal and external continuing professional development is possible. The Faculty will continue to explore ways of links programmes with external competences and funding sources.The Faculty is the largest in the College of Medicine and it is staffed with efficient teachers.Apart from this, our Departments have equipment for training medical students and the environment is conducive to learning with teaching aids.
Anaesthesia
Department of Anaesthesia
The Department of Anaesthesia, University of Ibadan is located on the 2nd floor of the Prof. O. O. Akinkugbe’s building, formerly Clinical Sciences building. It was part of the Department of Surgery until it became a full independent department in 1966. Prof S. A. Oduntan was the first Head of Department while the current Acting Head of Department is Dr. Tinuola A. Adigun.
In order to achieve our goal of producing high quality medical professionals, the Department of Anaesthesia provides anaesthetic, pain relief, palliative care, intensive care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation/emergency medical maneuvers and airway management training for the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan as well as Continued Medical Education (CME) for the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students go hands in hand with the service load while several clinical and laboratory research projects are implemented. Currently, the Department comprises of 7 academic/honorary consultant staff, 5 hospital consultants, 20 Senior Registrars, 13 Junior Residents and 1 Senior Medical Officer. The residents are at various stages of the postgraduate Diploma and Fellowship training programme in anaesthesia. In addition, several doctors from other institutions rotate through the department for clinical exposure to neuro- and cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care. It is gratifying to note that this institution has trained the largest number of anaesthetists in West Africa and some of the Alumni have attained the status of professors and heads of Departments. The Department of Anaesthesia hosts the annual April and October West African College of Surgeons’ Fellowship Examination in Anaesthesia.
Programmes:
Residency Training
MSc and MD in Anaesthesia
Academic Staff
Dr Arinola A. Sanusi
Dr Olayinka R. Eyelade
Dr Babatunde B. Osinaike
Dr Tinuola A. Adigun
Dr Mukaila O. Akinwale
Dr Olusola K. Idowu
Dr Mathias O. Orji
Non-Academic Staff
Mrs Helen O. Omolawal
Mrs Victoria O. Adeolu
Mrs Ruth B. Aluko
Mr Sunday O. Olasugba
Mrs Abraham A. Adeleke
Research
Critical Care
Pain Management
Clinical Anaesthesia
Contact
Department of Anaesthesia
Room 2 – 33
2nd Floor
Prof. Akinkugbe Building (Former Clinical Science Building)
College of Medicine
University of Ibadan
Community Medicine
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE
The history of the department of Community Medicine dates back to 1948 when the department of Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM) was created as one of the four foundation departments of the Faculty of Medicine, University College Ibadan. The old department of PSM was divided into 3 sub departments in 1996.
Community Medicine was one of the sub departments and it attained full departmental status in 2000. In 2002, the three departments which evolved from the old department of PSM, Department of Human Nutrition and the Institute of Child Health were brought together to form the Faculty of Public Health. The department of Community Medicine however retained its presence in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences and is located in both Faculties of Clinical Sciences and Public Health. A further development in the department was the creation of a new department of Health Policy and Management in 2011. This new department works closely with the department of Community Medicine. Upon the creation of the new department, the department of Community Medicine was renamed Preventive Medicine & Primary Care. The department serving serves as the link between Public Health and Clinical Medicine. VISION To be at the cutting edge of research, training and service in Community Medicine for the attainment of a more cost effective and equitable health system. MISSION STATEMENT As the premier institution for the training of public health physicians and community based health workers in Nigeria, we are committed to improving the health status of the community by: Developing manpower in Public Health and Community Medicine and especially among physicians and other community based health workers in Africa and other developing countries. Providing Continuing Education on current issues in Public Health and Community Medicine Conducting collaborative and multi-disciplinary research which has practical applications in solving the health problems of the African population. Providing community based health services and specialist care for communities and special groups. Offering clinical services at the University College Hospital and outreach stations.
2000. In 2002, the three departments which evolved from the old department of PSM, Department of Human Nutrition and the Institute of Child Health were brought together to form the Faculty of Public Health. The department of Community Medicine however retained its presence in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences and is located in both Faculties of Clinical Sciences and Public Health. A further development in the department was the creation of a new department of Health Policy and Management in 2011. This new department works closely with the department of Community Medicine. Upon the creation of the new department, the department of Community Medicine was renamed Preventive Medicine & Primary Care. The department serving serves as the link between Public Health and Clinical Medicine.
VISION
To be at the cutting edge of research, training and service in Community Medicine for the attainment of a more cost effective and equitable health system.
MISSION STATEMENT
As the premier institution for the training of public health physicians and community based health workers in Nigeria, we are committed to improving the health status of the community by:
Developing manpower in Public Health and Community Medicine and especially among physicians and other community based health workers in Africa and other developing countries.
Providing Continuing Education on current issues in Public Health and Community Medicine
Conducting collaborative and multi-disciplinary research which has practical applications in solving the health problems of the African population.
Providing community based health services and specialist care for communities and special groups.
Offering clinical services at the University College Hospital and outreach stations.
Institute of Child Health
Institute of Child Health
About Us
The Institute of Child Health (ICH), founded in 1960, is Nigeria’s first institute for research on diseases affecting children and related issues. The ICH was established from a grant given to the Federal Government of Nigeria by the United African Company (UAC) at independence. The aim of the Federal Government then was to establish centres in different parts of the country for the specific purpose of reducing the high incidence of morbidity and mortality among children in Nigeria. The ICH was initially supported by the Ministry of Education via the University of Ibadan, the Ministry of Health via regular subventions, and the Rockefeller Foundation. Now, the University of Ibadan, is responsible for the running of the institute.
As a forward-thinking institution that wants to become a global centre of excellence, ICH’s mandate has grown over the past 60 years to include research, training, and services, all relating to childhood through adolescence. This is in line with the University of Ibadan’s vision and the need to meet societal needs.
Our Vision
To be a world-class centre of excellence for child and adolescent health research, training, and services with evidence of global impact.
Our Mission
To provide an enabling environment for learning, quality research, and need-driven services that support the health and well-being of children and their future adults.
Our Operational Strategy
The ICH strategies are delivered through the operations of four teams of academic staff (known as ICH academic units) and Three support service units, namely the Child Welfare Clinics, Adolescent Health Clinics, and the ICH routine laboratory.
ICH Academic Units
- Child Health and Development Unit
- Genetic and Molecular Sciences Unit
- Adolescent Health Unit
- Social and Behavioural Health Unit
Medicine
Nuclear Medicine
DEARTMENT OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE
HISTORY
The Nuclear Medicine Centre was established in 2006 under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the peaceful application of radioactive isotopes. It is the first nuclear medicine centre in Nigeria. It is fully a University of Ibadan and University College Hospital’s Department housed at the Afe Babalola building University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan. The centre has grown from 7 founding staff to 26 professionals and sees patients from all over the country. Medical consultants are available for daily scans and thyroid clinic activities.
VISION
To be the most outstanding cancer care centre south of Sahara.
MISSION
To offer comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services in a most humane environment.
CORE VALUE
Excellence, Compassion and Superlative Care.
OUR SERVICES
Nuclear medicine utilizes the unique capacities of imaging at the cellular level for early detection of cancer and other disease conditions when it is still responsive to treatment and cure. It is an imaging system that uses “open” sources of radioisotopes. This technology allows nuclear medicine to provide important diagnostic information at the cellular level. In addition, nuclear medicine is the only field of medicine where the same agent that is used for diagnosis may be used for treatment. We use low level of radionuclides for advanced diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions in the body, especially cancer. We provide highly specialized treatments for cancer such as thyroid, liver, neuroendocrine and metastatic prostate cancer. With over 95% success rate with radioactive iodine treatment of patients with early thyroid cancer, our professionals are highly trained and treat patients with respect and dignity. In the last 10 years, over 10,000 patients have been scanned or treated using this new molecular technique in Nigeria. Nigerians can now look forward to receiving world-class healthcare locally instead of travelling overseas. We now have more than 10 Radioiodine suits for admission and treatment of benign and malignant thyroid diseases.
OUR UNITS
- Thyroid and Medical Consultancy Unit
- Radiopharmacy Unit
- Imaging Science Unit
- Medical Physics & Radiobiology Unit
- Nursing Services Unit
- Public Health & Nutrition Unit
- Electronic Engineering Unit
ACTIVITIES
SCANS
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Myocardial perfusion study (stress/rest)
Venography
MUGA scan (cardiac blood pool)
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Labelled RBC study for GI bleed Gastro Esophageal Reflux Study (“milk scan”)
Gastric Emptying
GER and Gastric Emptying Hepatobiliary Scan (“IDA Scan”)
Mockel’s Study
Salivary Gland Study
TUMOUR IMAGING
Galium Scan
1-123/1-131 MIBG scan
Parathyroid Scan
Scintimammography
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSYTEM
HMPAO Brain SPECT
ECD Brain SPECT (epileptogenic focus) Radionuclide Cistemography for CSF leak
CSF shunt evaluation
SPECT for brain tumour recurrence
Brain death study
Lacrimal gland scintigraphy
SKELETAL SYSTEM
Bone Scan
Bone Scan+ SPECT
Bone Marrow Imaging
Infection Imaging UBI
P-32 Therapy for Bone Metastases
Strontium Therapy for Bone Metastases Bone Scan PSM
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Lung Ventilation & Perfusion scan Lung Ventilation scan
Lung Perfusion scan (split perfusion)
THYROID IMAGING
99m Tc Pertechnetate Thyroid Scan 1-131 Uptake & Scan
1-131 whole Body Scan (diagnostic)
1-131 Therapy for thyrotoxicosis up to 10 mc
>10-15 mci 1-131 therapy
High Dose 1-131 Therapy (cancer)
Perchlorate washout study
THERAPY
1-131 for primary hyperthyroidism
1-131 for differentiated thyroid cancer
1-131 MIBG for neuroendocrine tumours
GENITOURINARY SYSTEM
GFR (in vitro)
DTPA renogram
MAG 3 renogram
Captopril renogram for Screening of Renal hypertension
DMSA cortical scan
Transplant Evaluation Testicular Scan
Indirect radionuclide cystrography for vesicoureteric reflux
INFECTION IMAGING
Labelled Leukocyte Scan for infection
Gallium-67 citrate scan
LYMPHATICS
Sentinel lymph node mapping
Radionuclide lymphatic scintigraphy
Address: DEARTMENT OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL IBADAN, AFE BABALOLA BUILDING, ADJACENT RADIOTION ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT.
EMAIL: nmcmeduch.org.ng
PHONE: +2348098483607, +2348131733565, +2348131733571
Nursing
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology was one of the foundation departments of the University of Ibadan Medical School at its founding in 1948 and it moved to the University College Hospital at its completion in 1957. Since then, the Department has been active in its triple functions of training, service and research.
The Department has been a central participant in the training of medical undergraduates in Ibadan for the past fifty years. In the first 25 years of its existence, it served as a preparatory centre for trainee Obstetricians and Gynaecologists who were working towards certification by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist. In the last 3 decades however, the Department has been preparing trainees for certification by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and the West African College of Surgeons. In 2003, the Department in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, U.S.A., commenced Masters Degree programmes in Reproduction Biology and Population and Reproductive Health.
In all, more than 300 certified Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have had part or their entire specialist training in the Department. In addition, the Department runs periodic update courses for Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
The Department, in close collaboration with the School of Midwifery, also trains midwives. The Department was the first centre for the formal training of health personnel to provide family planning services in Nigeria. In then last 45 years, about 15,000 trainees (doctors, nurses, community health workers, etc) have been trained to provide modern contraceptive services.
For the purpose of clinical services, the Department is presently divided into 5 units and these are: – Unit I (Infertility and Assisted Conception Unit) Unit II (Fertility Research And Endocrinology Unit) Unit III (Gynaecologic Oncology Unit) Unit IV (Feto Maternal Medicine Unit) Unit V (Genitourinary/Urogynaecology Unit). There are presently 22 consultants in the Department.
The Department is the pioneer site for reproductive health research in Nigeria as evidenced by the fact that more than 2,000 peer – reviewed articles have been published in reputable scientific journals from research activities undertaken in the Department. In recognition of its excellence, the Department was designated a collaboration centre for Research on Human Reproduction (CCR) by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is also a research site for the , “ South- to -South cooperation in Reproductive Health” an international organization for research into reproductive health problems in developing countries and the Aids Prevention Initiative In Nigeria(APIN).
While engaged in these training and research activities, more than 250,500 women have had babies delivered in our labour ward, a sizeable population of them having been referred for life-threatening complications in pregnancy and labour. Many others have received specialist attention for various gynaecological disorders.
The Department has been fortunate to have had dedicated and energetic professionals steer its affairs since inception. Many of them have gone on to assume positions of greater responsibilities in health and education administration. A list of all the Heads of Department since its inception includes:
Headship of the Department
| S/N | NAMES | YEARS |
| 1 | Professor J. B. Lawson | 1952-1969 |
| 2 | Professor J. P. de V Hendrickse | 1969-1972 |
| 3 | Professor O. A. Ojo | 1972-1975 |
| 4 | Professor P. P. S. Nylander | 1975-1978 |
| 5 | Professor Vincent E. Aimakhu | 1978-1981 |
| 6 | Professor Babatunde Adelusi | 1981-1985 |
| 7 | Professor Oladapo A. Ladipo | 1985-1988 |
| 8 | Professor J. Adetunji Adeleye | 1988-1990 |
| 9 | Professor Bamidele O. Osinusi | Jan 1991-June 1991 |
| 10 | Professor Oladosu A. Ojengbede | 1991-1993 |
| 11 | Professor Kolawole A. Obisesan | 1993-1995 |
| 12 | Professor Adeyemi O. Adekunle | 1995-1997 |
| 13 | Professor Akinyinka O. Omigbodun | 1997 -1999 |
| 14 | Professor Issac F. Adewole | 1999-2001 |
| 15 | Professor Abiodun O. Ilesanmi | 2001-2003 |
| 16 | Professor Oladosu A. Ojengbede | 2003-2006 |
| 17 | Professor Adeyemi O. Adekunle | 2006 – 2009 |
| 18 | Professor Issac F. Adewole | 2009-2011 |
| 19 | Professor A.O.Arowojolu | 2011- 2015 |
| 20 | Professor O.O. Olayemi | 2015- 2019 |
| 21 | Professor Adeshina Oladokun | 2019- 2021 |
| 22 | Professor Michael A. Okunlola | 2021- Till Date |
The First Head of Department is Professor J. B. Lawson (1952-1969) while the first Nigerian to be Head of Department and started Family Planning programme is Professor O. A. Ojo (1972-1975).
Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
DEPARTMENT OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
We are the foremost Department in Nigeria providing teaching, training, and research services in Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. Our mission is to train and produce competent and confident medical graduates with broad-based knowledge in Medicine generally and in Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery specifically so that they can compete and prove their worth anywhere in the world.
Welcome statement: I warmly welcome you to this unique, informative, and interactive website of the college, a one-stop-shop for information on education and training, research and clinical otorhinolaryngological services available in our department.
History: In February, 1957, we started as a unit under the department of surgery but became a full, independent department in 1963/1964 academic session of the university. Over the years, the Department has been reorganised, in-line with the international best practices and research areas of the current academic staff into seven sub-specialisations namely otology, Skull base surgery unit; Otoneurology & Audiology unit; Rhinology & Facioplastic unit; Laryngology Head & Neck unit; Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology unit, Phonology & Speech pathology and General Otorhinolaryngology unit.
Programmes in the Department
Academic: Undergraduate and postgraduate (M.Sc. Otorhinolaryngology; MD; PhD & Fellowship/Residency) programmes; workshops; revision & update courses in Otorhinolaryngology, head & neck surgery
Research: Areas of research interests available for collaboration include neurotology, molecular otorhinolaryngology, clinical audiology, head & neck, laryngology, olfaction & gustation, Speech pathology & phonology, rhinology & facioplasty, skull base surgery
Clinical services: Otorhinolaryngological clinical service delivery (diagnostic and therapeutic), newborn hearing screening, audiological services, speech therapy, videostroboscopy,
Staff in the Department
Teaching
Prof. O. G. B. Nwaorgu. MBBS (Ib), FWACS, FMCORL,
Prof. O. A. Lasisi. MBChB (Ife), FWACS, FMCORL, MD
Dr. A. A. Adeosun. B.Sc. (Hons) Unilag, MBBS (IB), FMCORL, FWACS
Dr. P. A. Onakoya. MBBS (Ib), FWACS, FMCORL
Dr. A. J. Fasunla. MBChB (Ife), M.Sc. Surgery (Ib), FWACS, FMCORL, MD (Germany)
Dr A. Daniel. MBBS (Ib), FWACS, FMCORL
Dr. S. A. Ogunkeyede. MBChB (Ife), FWACS
Non-Teaching
Mrs Olufunmilayo O. Are-Joda. – Departmental Secretary
Mr Olusegun Enirayetan – Office assistance
Miss Olufunbi Victoria Ajayi – Audiometric technician
Miss Anthonia Amarachi Ifediba – Audiometric technician
Contact: Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
College of Medicine
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +2348033740220
Ophthalmology
DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
The Ophthalmology Unit started as a part of the Department of Surgery in 1962. It later became a full-fledged department under the headship of Professor Kodilinye. The primary functions of the department include training of medical students (MBBS) during their special posting rotation.
A block of lectures are also given to B.Sc. Nursing students of the Department of Nursing on ophthalmic diseases and eye care by the department. Postgraduate programs in the department include that for resident doctors a six-year course through which they can be certified by the National Postgraduate medical College and/or the West African Postgraduate Medical College. Other training courses organized by the department include the basic science module of the West African College of Surgeons Diploma in Ophthalmology course which trains doctors with basic medical qualifications to provide secondary level eye-care to Nigerians yearly, Intra ocular lens courses, and diagnostic and clinical courses for the different subspecialties of cornea and anterior segment, glaucoma, retina, paediatric ophthalmology, oculoplasty and neuro ophthalmology. Community ophthalmology courses are also organized for various levels of community eye care workers. The MSc/ MPh / PhD Ophthalmology program has been approved by the University senate and is currently been packaged for accreditation by National Universities Commission. In research, the department has been in the fore front of several Nigeria Field surveys and clinical research are consistently planned and executed by individuals and groups in the department. Publications, memoranda and data emanating from research in the department have been invaluable to the development of ophthalmology in Africa south of the Sahara.
Paediatrics
DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS
Foundation: Although the Department of Paediatrics was formally created in 1962, Paediatrics as a specialty had always existed in the UCH. However, this was as a unit within the Department of Medicine. With the appointment of the first Professor of Paediatrics in 1963, teaching and examination in Paediatrics for medical students was done independently, and not as a part of medicine.
Teaching: As the first academic Department of Paediatrics in Nigeria (and West Africa), the teaching of facts, skills and attitudes essential for the effective care of children has always been done at all levels, postgraduate as well as undergraduate. However, emphasis was on undergraduate training initially. This was done with Social Paediatrics as the hub around which the wheel of all these activities turned. Students were encouraged to see each patient not merely as a clinical case, but as a child within a family, home and a neighbourhood by organizing home visits thrice a week and discussing the findings on such visits at weekly Social Paediatrics Seminars at which the students were the principal presenters. Until recently, student nurses also took part in these activities.
Emergency Paediatrics: This began as a Children’s Emergency Room in the Medical Outpatients Department (MOP) which closed at 6.00pm at which time children who were too ill to go home were transferred to the Casualty Department together with the adults. Later, a part of the Casualty Department was set aside for children. In 1988, after the Casualty Department moved to the new Accident and Emergency Unit, the Department of Paediatrics took over all of the old Casualty Department and with a generous donation from a Nigerian philanthropist, Otunba Subomi Balogun, the unit was re-designated the Otunba Tunwase Children’s Emergency Ward in his honour.
Postgraduate Training: Initially, postgraduate training comprised the gaining of experience for a year or two in the UCH while preparing for foreign professional membership/fellowship postgraduate examinations for which such trainees went abroad. In 1975, a Master in Medicine (M.Med) Programme set up by the University of Ibadan marked the beginning of the local postgraduate training in Nigeria, but our department did not enroll any students on this programme before it was very soon, quickly overtaken by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in 1976. Currently, the department presents candidates for the National Postgraduate Medical College Examinations in Paediatrics as well as the West African Postgraduate Medical Examination of which Ibadan is the regional headquarter. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in Paediatrics was inaugurated in 1973 and to date has been awarded to eight deserving teachers/clinicians/researchers. Three others are currently working on various theses on this programme.
The UCH Department of Paediatrics retains the leading position among similar departments in Nigeria. It has trained a number of specialists since the inception of the Postgraduate programme in Nigeria and has 14 established Consultants posts which are filled mainly by our graduates.
Research: Our department was a pioneer in most areas of Paediatric research in Nigeria. A Paediatric Research Laboratory was established where bilirubin estimation on samples obtained within and outside the hospital was carried out. This laboratory set the pace in research into neonatal jaundice, malaria and sickle cell disease in children. Our cytogenetic facility was for many years, the only one of its kind in Nigeria. The prevailing economic situation in the hospital and Nigeria forced a discontinuation of this facility several years ago. We have also established a modification for the qualitative estimation of peroxidase haemolysis as an indirect measure of vitamin E which impacts on several research areas. Our research laboratory maintains its leadership position in research on G6PD and neonatal jaundice.
Research funds have come from the WHO and UNICEF, as well as sums from the Senate of the University of Ibadan. However, much of our work is done through the sheer ingenuity of the staff often supplemented by money from their own pockets. Senior Registrars working for the Postgraduate Professional Part II (Final) examination sometimes receive small grants from UCH, in addition to some funds from their own pockets, particularly in undertaking studies which are not completely covered by the research facilities of their supervising consultants.
Physiotherapy
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
I welcome you to the webpage of the Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine – a flagship of Physiotherapy training in Africa. The University of Ibadan- the premier University in Nigeria is the home of the oldest University -based Physiotherapy training programme in the West African sub-region wherein Physiotherapy undergraduate training was commenced in 1966 and subsequently postgraduate training in 1997. The postgraduate programme is a blend of teaching, clinical and research models of training particularly at the M.Sc., M. Phil. and M.Phil./Ph.D. levels. The Ph.D. degree program is research- based in areas of specialization including: Orthopaedic Physiotherapy; Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy; Neurological Physiotherapy and Sports and Recreational Physiotherapy. I enjoin you to navigate this site and generally scan through the available human resource provision in the Department of Physiotherapy which over the years has been well equipped to offer excellent basic physiotherapy training, improved knowledge base for clinical scientists cum researchers and evident based Physiotherapy practitioners. The rich history of the department evolved from great contributions and excellent services of notable pioneers in the Profession: Pa Dr. T. Abayomi Oshin-the first African to qualify as a Physiotherapist. Prof. Arinola Sanya- the first Female Professor of Physiotherapy in Africa, she was the first female Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) of the University of Ibadan and one-time Oyo State commissioner of Health. The department has achieved excellent faculties notable among which are Prof. Aderonke Akinpelu the current President of the Society for the Study of Pain, Nigeria (SSPN), Prof. T. K. Hamzat- the first Ph.D. graduate in the Physiotherapy program of the University of Ibadan and the first Professor of Neurological Physiotherapy in West Africa. Prof. B. O. A Adegoke, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria (ACAPN) and current Chairman, Publication Council of ACAPN; Dr. O. Ayanniyi – a McKenzie Diagnostic Expert and the first African faculty in the McKenzie Institute, New Zealand; Prof. A. F. Adeniyi, the current Deputy Provost of the College of Medicine; Dr. Adesola C. Odole – the first female Ph.D. graduate in the Physiotherapy program of the University of Ibadan and a member of the Board of Trustees of ACAPN and Dr. Omoyemi O. Ogwumike – immediate past Head of Department of Physiotherapy. Inclusive also are a host of other faculties and clinician physiotherapy practitioners who are in one way or the other contributing to the meritorious service and training in the program and representing the profession nationally and globally. Our array of alumni include: Prof. Chukwuka Enwenmeka (Provost and Senior Vice President of San Diego State University), Prof. Joseph A. Balogun (former Dean College of Health Sciences, Chicago State University Illinois), Prof. Akiniran Oladehin (Chairman, Department of Physical Therapy, Missouri State University, Springfield Missouri), Prof, Seyi Ladele Amosun (Director, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cape -Town, South Africa), Dr Godwin Eni (The first graduate of University of Ibadan B.Sc. Physiotherapy degree programme in 1969), Dr Kamaldeen Oluseye (former Head of Medical Rehabilitation program, King Saud University), Prof. Francis Fatoye (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK), Prof. M.O.B Olaogun (former Dean Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences Obafemi Awolowo Universiity, Ile-Ife), Prof. Isaac Owoeye (University of Lagos), Dr Ayodele Akinremi the first Ph.D candidate of the Cardio-respiratory specialty in the UI postgraduate Physiotherapy program and currently an Associate Professor at Hampton University, USA and Dr. Oluwole Jegede, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University USA among others. In the 27 years of the establishment of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria- a regulatory body for practice of Physiotherapy and six other professions including Occupational therapy, Audiology, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Speech therapy, Osteopathic and Chiropathic medicines, all Registrars have been alumni of the Physiotherapy programme of the University of Ibadan. Over 900 Physiotherapists have graduated from various programs in the department. 50% of Physiotherapy lecturers in Nigeria had their undergraduate or postgraduate training in University of Ibadan while most of the Physiotherapy programmes in Federal and State Universities in Nigeria are currently headed by alumni of this programme and one of the two Physiotherapy programmes in Ghana is headed by a UI Physiotherapy alumnus.
Psychiatry
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY
The Department of Psychiatry, University of Ibadan started in the mid 50’s when an associate lecturer was appointed within the Department of Medicine to provide outpatient services. By 1963, the 1st chair of Psychiatry was created and in patient services was included with 9 beds in the South West block of the University College Hospital.
Soon after creation of the chair of Psychiatry, a unit was formed consisting of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, but this unit was later dissolved and Neurology moved to Medicine while Neurosurgery moved to Surgery. However, the three units still function together under neurosciences group and a development on this is that an institute of Neurosciences was recently, approved for the University College Hospital.
At present, the in-patient facilities are in the Neurosciences block where a total of 64 beds in two wards are operated as a male and female ward, there are also outpatient clinics run in the Medical outpatient department and a 24-hour emergency service. The department of Psychiatry is also a teaching, research and clinical department of the University of Ibadan.
TRAINING ACTIVITIES The Department of Psychiatry, University of Ibadan provides Psychiatric training to undergraduate medical student as well as allied medical professions. The training programme is geared towards the acquisition of theoretical and clinical knowledge for practice, teaching and research in Psychiatry.
Radiation Oncology
DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Radiotherapy Department started off in 1987 as a unit under the Radiology Department of the then Faculty of Clinical Sciences and Dentistry. It was however made an independent clinical department under the administration of the University College Hospital, the “laboratory” to the College of Medicine.
On 1st October 2005, the academic Department of Radiotherapy University of Ibadan was established and Professor O. B. Campbell, the first Professor of Radiation Oncology University of Ibadan, was appointed the first Head of Department, University of Ibadan.
The department is a centre of training and research in cancer care and prevention. It takes part in the training of medical undergraduates in oncology during their pediatrics, surgery and gyneacology postings. It is also a major centre for the training of radiation oncology specialists and produced about 30 Radiation Oncologist working in different Radiotherapy centres in the country.
Recently the Department received the senate approval to commence a postgraduate diploma programme (PGD) in Radiotherapy Technology. This is a specialized professional training for conversion of Diagnostic Radiographer to Therapy Technologist. This is the only training of this cadre of staff in any Nigerian University.
Other post-graduate programmes in view are:
- MD Radiation Oncology
- M.Sc Psycho-Oncology
The Department also has an active psycho-oncology unit that runs clinical services every Tuesday and also actively involved in Research activities.
Radiotherapy Department is one of the most active radiation treatment centres in Nigeria and treats thousands of cancer patients annually.
VISION, MISSION AND RESEARCH AGENDA OF THE DEPARTMENT
VISION
To train medical students who are knowledgeable in Radiation Medicine and
Oncology and to produce world class Radiation Oncologists, who are equipped to identify and manage common malignancies in our environment.
MISSION
- To produce medical graduates with good grasp of basic clinical and radiation oncology.
- To produce Doctors who will recognize signs and symptoms of cancer early enough to ensure early diagnosis, treatment and referral where necessary.
- To produce graduate that will compare with their peers from the best medic
