About Us
The Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) was ratified by the senate of the University as far back as 2017 with the establishment of the College of Medicine in the university. The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program has started with the first batch of medical students in their second year and progressing steadily to enter the clinical years in the teaching hospital in 2024. The first eighteen months in clinical medicine focuses on 'Laboratory Medicine' in the departments of Anatomic Pathology & Forensic Medicine, Chemical Pathology & Immunology, Haematology & Blood Transfusion, Medical Microbiology & Parasitology, Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics. This faculty also supports other faculties under the 'College of Medicine' in FULafia.
This is an important part in the academic years of a medical student, as knowledge and skills gained are put into practice immediately in the clinical years. The learning platform has been structured to encompass several facilitation techniques and participatory learning methods (brainstorming, demonstration, case scenarios, role plays, video clips, lectures). The 'Multipurpose laboratories' will help achieve the goals and objectives of this faculty.
The Federal University of Lafia is committed to its values, ensuring integrity, excellence, and innovation in all its programs in the faculty. The quality of the programs supported by the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences will bring FULafia to the forefront and the best in the country in the future.
This is an important part in the academic years of a medical student, as knowledge and skills gained are put into practice immediately in the clinical years. The learning platform has been structured to encompass several facilitation techniques and participatory learning methods (brainstorming, demonstration, case scenarios, role plays, video clips, lectures). The 'Multipurpose laboratories' will help achieve the goals and objectives of this faculty.
The Federal University of Lafia is committed to its values, ensuring integrity, excellence, and innovation in all its programs in the faculty. The quality of the programs supported by the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences will bring FULafia to the forefront and the best in the country in the future.
Our goals
VISION
To become a renowned faculty for quality learning, research and innovation in laboratory medicine across the country and globally
MISSION
To create an enabling environment for learning and research in laboratory medicine for students and professionals
CORE VALUES
Innovation Integrity Excellence Quality
OBJECTIVES OF FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
• To promote improvement in the field of laboratory medicine for the provision of quality services to the population in Nigeria
• To maintain the honor and interest of the health profession of laboratory medicine
• To promote progress in practice, training and research in laboratory medicine
• To consider and express its views on all proposed legislations, and development plans affecting laboratory medicine and consequently the health of the populace in Nigeria
To become a renowned faculty for quality learning, research and innovation in laboratory medicine across the country and globally
MISSION
To create an enabling environment for learning and research in laboratory medicine for students and professionals
CORE VALUES
Innovation Integrity Excellence Quality
OBJECTIVES OF FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
• To promote improvement in the field of laboratory medicine for the provision of quality services to the population in Nigeria
• To maintain the honor and interest of the health profession of laboratory medicine
• To promote progress in practice, training and research in laboratory medicine
• To consider and express its views on all proposed legislations, and development plans affecting laboratory medicine and consequently the health of the populace in Nigeria
Departments
DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
• Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Medicine
• Chemical Pathology and Immunology
• Hematology and Blood Transfusion
• Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
• Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Medicine
• Chemical Pathology and Immunology
• Hematology and Blood Transfusion
• Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
• Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Deans profile
DR MARY MATHEW
A Senior Lecturer with the Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, College of Medicine and first Ag. Dean, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, a female public health physician –epidemiologist with over thirteen years teaching experience. Prior to engagement with the academic environment, Federal University of Lafia, she was in the development world heading HIV and Integrated services projects, training health care workers/students, lecturing/examining postgraduate students (MPH) at the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada. In that role and now, she also has been a technical advisor, principal investigator, researcher, peer reviewer for books and journals, mentor and educator in areas of emergency and disaster response and health (including Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, social rehabilitation, nutrition and Immunization. Highly skilled, in research and community work having either published, accepted or presented in conferences a total of over 27 years. At the national level, she has contributed to the development of proposals for grants, guidelines, training manuals, strategic frameworks and plans, evaluation surveys and monitoring and evaluation platforms. She is a Fellow of Community Medicine of the West African College of Physicians, and has a PhD in Public Health and Masters in Public Health (Epidemiology) from University of Liverpool and Ahmadu Bello University, Post graduate Diploma in Education, and a MBBS degree, she was in the development world hearing HIV and Integrated Services projects, training health care workers students
A Senior Lecturer with the Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, College of Medicine and first Ag. Dean, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, a female public health physician –epidemiologist with over thirteen years teaching experience. Prior to engagement with the academic environment, Federal University of Lafia, she was in the development world heading HIV and Integrated services projects, training health care workers/students, lecturing/examining postgraduate students (MPH) at the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada. In that role and now, she also has been a technical advisor, principal investigator, researcher, peer reviewer for books and journals, mentor and educator in areas of emergency and disaster response and health (including Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, social rehabilitation, nutrition and Immunization. Highly skilled, in research and community work having either published, accepted or presented in conferences a total of over 27 years. At the national level, she has contributed to the development of proposals for grants, guidelines, training manuals, strategic frameworks and plans, evaluation surveys and monitoring and evaluation platforms. She is a Fellow of Community Medicine of the West African College of Physicians, and has a PhD in Public Health and Masters in Public Health (Epidemiology) from University of Liverpool and Ahmadu Bello University, Post graduate Diploma in Education, and a MBBS degree, she was in the development world hearing HIV and Integrated Services projects, training health care workers students
News Update
The Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences is preparing earnestly for the arrival of the first batch of Medical Students (MBBS) for training in Laboratory Medicine. To achieve this, it is involved in
• Curriculum Development: The curriculum of the various departments under the faculty are being updated to ensure modern techniques and cutting edge technology are incorporated for better learning
• Student Monitoring: Students in the faculty are closely monitored with one-on-one interactions with staff in the faculty, encouragement of engaging ‘mentors’ for guidance, attendance of sessions, and filling of handbooks
• Staff Development: Continuous staff development is a priority for not only updates, but to enhance teaching techniques. Mentors for staff are also encouraged
• Quality Assurance: Checklists have been developed by each department to ensure quality of teaching is maintained and any gap identified, improved upon. Key performance indicators are tracked on a quarterly basis
• Strategic Partnerships: with other tertiary institutions, international organizations and companies are vital for sustainability, research collaboration and improved engagement of the people in communities to improve quality
• Leadership and Coordination: Under the leadership of the Dean, academic committees have been formed for effective management and administration of the faculty have been meeting to meet deadlines for achievements of deliverables.
STAKEHOLDERS
National University Commission (NUC)
Federal Ministry of Education
Federal Ministry of Health
Nasarawa State Government
Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
Federal University of Lafia
People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
ORGANOGRAM OF THE FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
• Curriculum Development: The curriculum of the various departments under the faculty are being updated to ensure modern techniques and cutting edge technology are incorporated for better learning
• Student Monitoring: Students in the faculty are closely monitored with one-on-one interactions with staff in the faculty, encouragement of engaging ‘mentors’ for guidance, attendance of sessions, and filling of handbooks
• Staff Development: Continuous staff development is a priority for not only updates, but to enhance teaching techniques. Mentors for staff are also encouraged
• Quality Assurance: Checklists have been developed by each department to ensure quality of teaching is maintained and any gap identified, improved upon. Key performance indicators are tracked on a quarterly basis
• Strategic Partnerships: with other tertiary institutions, international organizations and companies are vital for sustainability, research collaboration and improved engagement of the people in communities to improve quality
• Leadership and Coordination: Under the leadership of the Dean, academic committees have been formed for effective management and administration of the faculty have been meeting to meet deadlines for achievements of deliverables.
STAKEHOLDERS
National University Commission (NUC)
Federal Ministry of Education
Federal Ministry of Health
Nasarawa State Government
Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
Federal University of Lafia
People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
ORGANOGRAM OF THE FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
Conference & Workshop
13th Federal University of Lafia International Conference (4th – 7th March 2024)
Welcome Address
Dear MBBS students,
<br>As your Acting Dean and Foundation Dean of the Faculty, it’s my honor to welcome our very first batch of medical students to the faculty. The Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences is one of the five faculties under the College of Medicine, and the first faculty you are encountering in your experience with the clinical side. Being your first encounter with the clinical side, I’m hopeful we can work together to make the environment enabling for your education. We at the faculty strive for excellence and are here to help you every step of the way. Let us make your stay at the faculty a memorable one through a common love of learning that will pique your interest, explore your full potentials and fuel your passion. Please do feel free to ask questions, participate in discussions and field trips as your contributions are important to us.
<br>A few rules exist for you all as future doctors, and importantly are the medical ethic principles which are core in our profession and in laboratory medicine. We strictly apply the dress code and expect students to be in their laboratory coats with identity cards at all times.
<br>As a first step, do register at the faculty office in the College of Medicine, at the Takeoff site, Lafia. We have a thrilling package to orient you with your stay at the faculty. To round it all, we have a prize for the best MBBS student of the 2nd Professional MBBS exams in Pathology and Pharmacology (named the ‘Mathew-Shugaba’ prize).
<br>Once again, you are welcome!!