The National Universities Commission, today denied saying that any student who wants to study medicine will henceforth spend a minimum of 11 years in the university.
NigerianEye recalls that the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prof. Julius Okojie disclosed last week during a lecture he delivered at the maiden matriculation and inauguration of the University of Medical Science, Ondo, Ondo State that the 2015 document for the training of medical students made provision for students to spend the first four years in studying basic sciences in university after which they would proceed to the medical school to spend another seven years.
The National Universities Commission (NUC), made the clarification during interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday where it was stated that medical students in Nigerians are required to do seven years in the universities and not eleven.
The Director, Quality Assurance of the commission, Professor Chiedu Mafiana, told NAN on telephone that every student in Medical science must have a first degree in anatomy, physiology and medical biochemistry.
“Another basic requisite is that there must be clinical skill laboratory, whereby in teaching, students would use mannequins, dolls, to simulate diseases.
“The students will then use the mannequins to practice, rather than using human beings. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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