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MDCN approves medical programmes for FUTA

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  • The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has granted accreditation to the College of Health Sciences at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA).
  • This accreditation allows FUTA to continue offering its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery program, with an approved admission quota of 100 students.
  • The university management expressed commitment to maintaining high standards, and the Deji of Akure Kingdom was thanked for contributing facilities to support medical education.

The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has received a significant boost with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) granting accreditation to its College of Health Sciences. This crucial approval means FUTA can continue to offer its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery program, a development that promises to enhance medical education in the region.

The university remains fully committed to excellence in medical education and is determined to ensure that all standards stipulated by the council are met and implemented in order to strengthen the College of Health Sciences.

— Professor Adenike OladijiFUTA Vice Chancellor on the university's commitment to medical education standards following accreditation.

Vice Chancellor Professor Adenike Oladiji highlighted the diligent efforts of the university management in establishing the necessary structures and facilities to meet the MDCN's stringent requirements. FUTA's commitment to excellence in medical education is underscored by its determination to uphold and implement all council-stipulated standards.

The university management had worked diligently to put in place the necessary structures and facilities required for the accreditation exercise.

— Professor Adenike OladijiFUTA Vice Chancellor explaining the efforts made to achieve accreditation.

A notable contribution to this achievement came from the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, who mobilized key leaders to support FUTA's medical program. Their collective efforts resulted in the donation of multi-million-naira ultra-modern teaching laboratories and accommodation facilities for medical students, significantly enhancing the learning environment.

The council also approved an admission quota of 100 medical students for the university.

— MDCNDetails of the accreditation approval for FUTA's medical program.

The MDCN team, led by Deputy Registrar Dr. Nnameka Nwakanma, expressed satisfaction with FUTA's preparedness during their accreditation visit. The council's approval, including an admission quota of 100 medical students, is seen as a landmark achievement by the university, particularly by the Chief Medical Director of FUTA Teaching Hospital, Professor Olusegun Ojo, who praised the Vice Chancellor and the institution for this great success.

It’s a wonderful development that students have the hope to move forward. It’s a great achievement for the vice chancellor and the university. We thank God for everything.

— Professor Olusegun OjoChief Medical Director of FUTA Teaching Hospital on the significance of the MDCN accreditation.
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