The aim of this program is to equip the learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude to harness and implement clinical skills, conduct research and be able to advance academically in order to provide and improve the health delivery from the rural health facilities all the way to the National and International levels.
Specific Objectives
This course is designed to:
i. Equip students with analytical critical thinking and problem solving skills in clinical practice.
ii. Equip students with both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to provide curative, preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative services to the community.
iii. Equip students with knowledge and skills to conduct community diagnosis and research.
iv. Prepare students for academic and professional progression to higher levels of studies in their fields of specialization.
v. Develop basic skills in Management, leadership and supervision of staff in health care delivery system.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the prescribed course of the study for Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine, the graduates will have acquired knowledge and skills to be able to:
i. Demonstration of professionalism in decision-making, clinical reasoning within the health care system
ii. Demonstration of clinical skills, practical procedures, patient investigations and management skills.
iii. Demonstration of research skills to promote Community Health and disease prevention
iv. Application of ethical, legal, and behavioral (attitudinal) principles in the practice of clinical medicine
v. Demonstration of leadership, managerial skills and enhancement of personal, academic and professional development