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PAMO University of Medical Sciences
MottoExcellence for the good of all
TypePrivate research university
ChancellorGen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR
Vice-ChancellorProf. Michael Diejomaoh
Location
Port Harcourt
,
Nigeria
CampusUrban
Websitenew.pums.edu.ng

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]

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]

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]

  1. ^ "PAMO Takes Medical Education to New Heights". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
  2. ^ "Admission continues into Nigeria's premier private medical university, PAMO | Premium Times Nigeria". 2018-02-01. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
  3. ^ "How Peter Odili runs Pamo University of Medicine". Vanguard News. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  4. ^ Godson, Timi (2018-02-10). "Nigeria will benefit from Pamo University of Medical Sciences – General Abdulsalami". TODAY. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
  5. ^ "74 private universities inadequate – Abdulsalami". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
  6. ^ "How Peter Odili runs Pamo University of Medicine". Vanguard News. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
  7. ^ Fapohunda, Olusegun (2024-01-01). "List of Courses Offered by PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS)". MySchoolGist. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  8. ^ Rapheal (2023-06-24). "Excitement in Rivers as PAMO varsity unveils multi-specialty hospital". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  9. ^ "Wike Unveils Teaching Hospital – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  10. ^ "PAMO University Matriculates 198, Warns Against Cultism, Other vices | Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  11. ^ "PAMO University to Hold Convocation, Induction for First Set of Medical Doctors on December 19 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.

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