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Makerere University School of Medicine

Coordinates: 00°20′17″N 32°34′38″E / 0.33806°N 32.57722°E / 0.33806; 32.57722
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Makerere University School of Medicine
TypePublic
Established1924[1]
DeanProf. Harriet Mayanja–Kizza[2]
Location
Mulago Hill, Kampala
,
Uganda

00 20 17N, 32 34 38E
CampusUrban
AffiliationsMakerere 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,[citation needed] having been part of the Makerere University, since 1924.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5] The schools of the college include:

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: [6]

Graduate courses

Master of Medicine

A clinical degree awarded following three or more years of instruction and examination in any of the following specialties:

2

Applied Clinical Research and Evidence Based Medicine

  • Distance Education Masters' Programme - 2 years

Doctor of Medicine

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.

Doctor of Philosophy

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

See also

References

  1. ^ Senkaaba, Stephen (25 August 2009). "MUK Medical School Becomes A College". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  2. ^ AF, . "Accordia's Academic Alliance: Harriet Mayanja-Kizza, MBChB, MMed, MS". Accordia Foundation (AF). Retrieved 26 December 2014. {{cite web}}: |first= has numeric name (help)
  3. ^ CUMC, . "Makerere University Medical School Was Founded In 1924". Columbia University Medical College (CUMC). Retrieved 26 December 2014. {{cite web}}: |first= has numeric name (help)
  4. ^ "Map Showing Kampala Central Business District And Mulago With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  5. ^ "MUCHS Leadership Structure". Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  6. ^ "Courses Available At Makerere University School of Medicine". Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  7. ^ Ssempogo, Herbert (12 July 2011). "Makerere Starts Masters for Neurosurgeons". New Vision. Retrieved 24 April 2014.

00°20′17″N 32°34′38″E / 0.33806°N 32.57722°E / 0.33806; 32.57722

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