PAMO University of Medical Sciences is a private medical university located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.[1] The university was established in 2017 as the first private medical university in Nigeria.[2] PAMO University of Medical Sciences was founded by the former governor of Rivers State, Dr Sir Peter Odili.[3] In 2017, the university appointed Former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, as its Chairman of the Governing Council and Board of Trustees.[4][5]
| Motto | Excellence for the good of all |
|---|---|
| Type | Private research university |
| Chancellor | Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Michael Diejomaoh |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | new |
Faculties edit
The university currently have three faculties,[6] namely:-
Faculty of Clinical Sciences. edit
- courses under faculty of clinical science are:
- Medicine and Surgery.
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences edit
- courses under faculty of Basic medical science are;
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Human Nutrition and dietetics
Faculty of Allied health sciences edit
- Courses under Alied Health science are;
- Nursing science
- Physiotherapy
- Medical laboratory science
- Radiography
- Pharmacology[7].
Teaching Hospital edit
The university Governing council in 2023 unveil the PAMO university hospital.[8][9]
Matriculation edit
on the 18th of March the school matriculate 198 student to the school,making it the 7th matriculation of the school.[10]
Convocation/Induction edit
On the 19th of December the school announces the celebration and convocation ceremony for the first set of Graduating medical students of the university.[11]
References edit
- ^ "PAMO Takes Medical Education to New Heights". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "Admission continues into Nigeria's premier private medical university, PAMO | Premium Times Nigeria". 2018-02-01. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "How Peter Odili runs Pamo University of Medicine". Vanguard News. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- ^ Godson, Timi (2018-02-10). "Nigeria will benefit from Pamo University of Medical Sciences – General Abdulsalami". TODAY. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "74 private universities inadequate – Abdulsalami". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "How Peter Odili runs Pamo University of Medicine". Vanguard News. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ Fapohunda, Olusegun (2024-01-01). "List of Courses Offered by PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS)". MySchoolGist. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ Rapheal (2023-06-24). "Excitement in Rivers as PAMO varsity unveils multi-specialty hospital". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ "Wike Unveils Teaching Hospital – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ "PAMO University Matriculates 198, Warns Against Cultism, Other vices | Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ^ "PAMO University to Hold Convocation, Induction for First Set of Medical Doctors on December 19 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.