PAMO University of Medical Sciences

PAMO University of Medical Sciences Nigeria’s First Private Medical University, PAMO, Rivers State - side view.jpg
MottoExcellence for the good of all
TypePrivate research university
ChancellorGen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR
Vice-ChancellorProf. Michael Diejomaoh
Location
Port Harcourt
,
Nigeria

4°51′37″N 7°06′10″E / 4.86017937°N 7.10267665°E / 4.86017937; 7.10267665
Campus
  • Urban
Websitenew.pums.edu.ng

PAMO University of Medical Sciences is a private medical university located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, 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

The University currently has three faculties,[6] namely:

Faculty of Clinical Sciences.

  • Medicine and Surgery.

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Faculty of Allied health sciences

Teaching Hospital

The University Governing council in 2023 unveiled the PAMO university hospital.[8][9]

Matriculation

On the 18th of March, the school matriculated 198 student to the school, making it the 7th matriculation of the school.[10]

Convocation/Induction

On the 19th of December, the school announced the celebration and convocation ceremony for the first set of graduating medical students at the University.[11]

References

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