Sokoto Varsity Holds Maiden Orientation For MBBS Students

The Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS) has conducted its maiden orientation programme for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students as they transition into the pre-clinical phase of their medical training. The orientation, organised by the university’s Directorate of Communication, Public Affairs and Protocol in collaboration with the College of Health Sciences, was aimed at […]

The Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS) has conducted its maiden orientation programme for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students as they transition into the pre-clinical phase of their medical training.

The orientation, organised by the university’s Directorate of Communication, Public Affairs and Protocol in collaboration with the College of Health Sciences, was aimed at familiarising students with academic expectations while providing early practical exposure to core medical disciplines.

As part of the programme, and in line with an existing Memorandum of Understanding between NWUS and Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), the students toured the Human Anatomy and Human Physiology laboratories at the College of Health Sciences. During the guided visit, they were introduced to key laboratory facilities, learning materials and anatomical specimens relevant to their coursework, including the cadaver laboratory.

Speaking at the event, the Provost of the NWUS College of Health Sciences, Prof. Umar Mohammed, described the orientation as a crucial milestone in the students’ academic and professional development.

“This orientation marks a significant transition in your medical training. At the pre-clinical stage, you are expected to build a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, as these disciplines underpin clinical practice,” he said.

According to him, the collaboration with UDUTH would ensure that students gain hands-on familiarity with standard facilities and ethical practices that would prepare them for future clinical responsibilities.

Some of the students expressed enthusiasm over the exposure gained during the programme.

Ms. Faith Celestine, a student from Imo State, described the orientation as engaging and insightful, noting that the tour of the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry laboratories—including the cadaver room—demonstrated the university’s commitment to producing well-trained medical doctors.

Another student, Sumayya Akibu Moyi, said the experience provided clarity and strengthened her resolve to pursue a career in medicine. She noted that prior guidance from her uncle, a retired medical doctor, had prepared her mentally for the cadaver laboratory experience and praised the level of preparation being offered by the institution.

Kennedy Ellah, from Cross River State, said the exposure went beyond classroom learning and boosted his confidence in his chosen field, describing the laboratory visit as a defining moment in his academic journey.

The MBBS Course Representative, Salmanu Kabiru, also commended the initiative, stating that the visit gave students firsthand insight into the scale and relevance of facilities available at UDUTH’s College of Health Sciences. He said the orientation reassured students of structured and practical training, motivating them to approach their studies with greater seriousness and professionalism.

The maiden orientation, according to the university, underscores NWUS’s commitment to strengthening medical education through strategic partnerships and early practical exposure, positioning its MBBS students for excellence in academic and professional practice.