Department of
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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Welcome to Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a unique and dynamic one. With expertise in both the surgical and non-surgical aspects of Medicine, as well as the care of two patients in one in the discipline of Obstetrics, our students and staff enjoy an atmosphere of clinical skill acquisition and high quality research governance.
The Department is renowned for various academic and clinical firsts including the first In-vitro fertilization (IVF) live birth in West Africa and several grants and awards. Over the last decade, members of the department have attracted than 3 million USD equivalents of grants and awards in gynaecological oncology, reproductive medicine and maternal medicine. We take our core responsibilities seriously and ensure our students receive the best clinical and didactic training. We welcome you to look through our pages in order to appreciate our achievements and potential.
Prof. Joseph A. Olamijulo
Head of Department (HOD)
Our Vision
To be a top class department for the pursuit of excellence in knowledge and character development and to eradicate maternal mortality among women in Obstetrics and Gynaecology through teaching, research and clinical practice
Our Mission
To provide a conducive environment for teaching, learning, research and development, where staff and students will interact and compete effectively with other counterparts globally and to ensure best reproductive health and pregnant care for our women with excellent research and medical programs with high quality and evidence based clinical care.
About the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos is composed of academic and non-academic staff. Its main objective is to train students towards the award of the M.B.B.S degree in Medicine and Surgery. It has also been accredited by the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) and National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) for the training of Residents Doctors in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. These Resident Doctors provide clinical services to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital during their clinical training.
The Department is made up of five units: (i) Experimental and Maternal Medicine (EMM) Unit, (ii) Oncology and Pathological Studies (OPS) Unit, (iii) Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility Regulation (REF) Unit, and (iv) Ultrasound and Fetal Medicine (UFM) Unit. (v) Urognaecology unit
The Academic Staff of the Department provide clinical services, engage in teaching and research in many areas, both within and outside of their sub-specialties and collaborate with many other Departments in the Clinical as well as Basic Sciences faculties of the College.
Programmes
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Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
Student Opportunities
Discover the exciting opportunities awaiting students within this department. Here, you can explore pathways for intellectual growth, engage in stimulating learning experiences, and lay the foundation for future academic and professional success in a specific field of study.
