Makerere University School of Medicine
Type | Public |
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Established | 1924[1] |
Dean | Prof. Harriet Mayanja–Kizza[2] |
Location | , 00 20 17N, 32 34 38E |
Campus | Urban |
Affiliations | Makerere University |
Makerere University School of Medicine (MUSM), also known as Makerere University Medical School is the school of medicine of Makerere University, Uganda's oldest and largest public university. The medical school is the oldest medical school in Eastern Africa, having been part of the Makerere University, since 1924. The school provides medical education at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Location
The school's campus is located on Mulago Hill, in northeast Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city, approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi), northeast of the central business district.[3] The pre-clinical disciplines of the medical school are integrated with the Makerere University School of Biomedical Sciences, while the clinical teaching disciplines are integrated with the Mulago Hospital Complex and with the Makerere University School of Public Health, all of which are also located on Mulago Hill. The coordinates of the school are: 00° 20' 17"N, 32° 34' 38"E (Latitude:0.3381, Longitude:32.5772).
Overview
Makerere University School of Medicine is one of the schools that constitute Makerere University College of Health Sciences, a constituent semi-autonomous college of Makerere University. The college is headed by a Principal and a Deputy Principal, while each school is headed by a Dean.[4] The schools of the college include:
- Makerere University School of Biomedical Sciences
- Makerere University School of Health Sciences
- Makerere University School of Medicine
- Makerere University School of Public Health
Departments
As of April 2014, the school departments are:
- Department of Anesthesia
- Department of Family Medicine
- Department of Internal Medicine
- Department of Medical Illustration
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Department of Ophthalmology
- Department of Orthopedics
- Department of Otolaryngology (ENT)
- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health
- Department of Psychiatry
- Department of Radiology and Radiotherapy
- Department of Surgery
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit
- Infectious Disease Institute
- Medical Research Center
- Reproductive Health Unit
Undergraduate courses
The following undergraduate courses are offered: [5]
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) - 5 years
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography (BSc.MR) - 3 years.
- Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy (BSc.SLT) - 3 years.
- Bachelor of Science in Palliative Care (BSc.PC) - 3 years.
Graduate courses
A clinical degree awarded following three or more years of instruction and examination in any of the following specialties:
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- Distance Education Masters’ Programme - 2 years
A qualification awarded after a period of instruction, research and examination (typically three to five years}, in clinical disciplines. A recognized masters degree is required prior to admission into the MD program.
A qualification awarded after a period of instruction, research and examination (typically three to five years), in clinical disciplines. A recognized masters degree is required prior to admission into the PhD program.
Notable alumni
- Josephine M. Namboze - Physician, Professor of Public Health, Maternal & Child Health Specialist, Public Health Consultant. The first woman to obtain a medical degree in Eastern and Central Africa.
- Samson Kisekka R.I.P. - Physician, politician, diplomat. Prime Minister of Uganda (1986 - 1991) and Vice President of Uganda (1991 - 1994).
- Stephen Mallinga R.I.P - Physician, politician. Former Minister for Disaster Relief & Refugees in the Uganda Cabinet (2011 - 2013)
- George Kirya - Academician, microbiologist, politician, diplomat. Former Vice Chancellor, Makerere University. Former Ugandan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. Current Chairman, Uganda's Health Services Commission.
- Ruhakana Rugunda - Physician, politician, diplomat. Current Minister of Health in the Uganda Cabinet (2013 - Present).
- Gilbert Bukenya - Physician, Professor of Public Health, politician, farmer. Former Vice President of Uganda (2003 - 2011).
- Nelson Sewankambo - Physician, Professor of Medicine, medical researcher. Current Principal, Makerere University College of Health Sciences (2007 - Present).
- Crispus Kiyonga - Physician and politician. Current Minister of Defense in the Uganda Cabinet (2006 - Present)
- Frank Sseguya Matovu - Physician, public health specialist, family physician, community leader & business consultant. Founder-President of Ugandan North American Medical Society (UNAMS), 1998 - 2002. Board Member UNAMS, 2002 - 2014. Chairman, Society for the Advancement of Science in Africa (SASA).
- Joseph Buwembo - Neurosurgeon, community leader. President UNAMS, 2002 - Present.
- Specioza Kazibwe - Surgeon, politician, Women's Activist. Vice President of Uganda from 1994 until 2003.
- Henry Wabinga - Medical researcher, Professor of Pathology, Makerere University School of Biomedical Sciences.
- Kizza Besigye - Physician, politician, leader of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) political party n Uganda. Ugandan presidential candidate in 2001, 2006 and 2011.
- David Serwadda - Professor of Public Health, former Dean Makerere University School of Public Health (2007 - Present)
- Emmanuel Otala - Physician, politician. Former Minister of State for Labor in the Ugandan Cabinet (2009 - 2011)
- Michael Lulume Bayiga - Physician, politician and Member of Parliament. Acting Secretary General of the Democratic Party in Uganda
- Professor Paul D'Arbela - Physician, academic and medical researcher. Currently he is a Professor of Medicine & Dean of Postgraduate Studies at the Uganda Martyrs University Postgraduate School of Medicine, based at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya in Nsambya, Kampala.
- Professor Charles Olweny - Oncologist, academic and medical researcher. Formerly Professor of Medicine at Makerere University Medical School and Director of Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago, Kampala. Currently Vice Chancellor of Uganda Martyrs University, in Nkozi, Mpigi District.
- Christine Ondoa - Pediatrician, administrator, pastor. Former Minister of Haealth in Uganda (2011 - 2013). Chairperson of the Uganda AIDS Commission (2014 to present)
- Jeremiah Twa-Twa - Physician & politician, the elected Member of Parliament for "Iki-Iki County", Budaka District (2011 - 2016)
- Margaret Blick Kogozi - Physician, businesswoman, sportswoman, farmer. Currently a management consultant at UNIDO. Formerly, Executive Director of Uganda Investment Authority.
- Frederick Wabwire-Mangen - Physician, public health specialist and medical researcher. Currently he is Professor of Epidemiology and Head of Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at Makerere University School of Public Health.
See also
- Education in Uganda
- Makerere University
- Medical Schools in Uganda
- Makerere University College of Health Sciences
- Makerere University School of Biomedical Sciences
- Makerere University School of Health Sciences
- Makerere University School of Public Health
- List of medical schools in Uganda
References
- ^ Senkaaba, Stephen (25 August 2009). "MUK Medical School Becomes A College". New Vision. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ "Profile of Makerere University College of Health Sciences". Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ "Map Showing Kampala Central Business District And Mulago With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "MUCHS Leadership Structure". Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ^ "Courses Available At Makerere University School of Medicine". Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Retrieved 24 April 2014.