RESEARCH GROUP PROPOSAL
JUSTIFICATION
Medical education in Africa today is at its lowest ebb compared to other developed continents. The quality of the health care system in any part of the world cannot be separated from the quality of the training and empowerment given to the operators. Common in most developing countries (Africa not being an exception) is the poor education systems in operation. This research group is formed to investigate and provide effective solutions to the challenges of medical education in Nigeria.
STATEMENT OF INTENT
Amongst the goals of this research group are
- Investigation of basic problems peculiar to the training of medical students in Nigeria.
- Investigation of the challenges of application of current trends of teaching and learning in medical education in
- Organize researches geared toward improving present teaching methodologies in the various levels of medical training.
- Organize researches that are focused on improving the content , quality and effectiveness and relevance of the curriculum.
- Identify some of the social, cultural and economic practices that are detrimental to the delivery of quality medical education.
NAME OF GROUP
MEDICAL EDUCATION RESEARCH GROUP
RESEARCH FOCUS
Enhancement of the quality of medical education amongst medical schools in Africa
COMPOSITION OF THE GROUP
Dr ANYANWU G EMEKA GROUP CO-ORDINATIOR (emeka.anyanwu@unn.edu.ng)
- PROF OBIKILI E NEBUWA MEMBER
- DR ANYAEHIE BOND (ASSOC. PROF) MEMBER
- DR AGU AU MEMBER
- DR MRS I ORIZU MEMBER
- MR JOHNSON NTO MEMBER
- MISS CHIOMA ONUCHUKWU MEMBER
CURRICULUM VITAE OF MEMBERS
Phone 08036765433 E-mail anyanwugemeks@yahoo.com |
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No 7 Achi street Independence layout Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria |
Dr. Anyanwu Godson Emeka
Date of Birth: 28th January 1973
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Married.
Home Town: Agbaja.
Local Govt. Area: Ehime Mbano
State Of Origin: Imo
Nationality: Nigeria
Email: emeka.anyanwu@unn.edu.ng
EDUCATION
[2001-2005] Abia State University [Ph.D (Human Anatomy)].
[1998-2001] Abia State University [M.sc (Human Anatomy)].
[1991-1996] University Of Calabar, Cross River State [B.Sc (Human Anatomy)].
[1986-1991 ] Christ The King College Onitsha Anambra state [S.S.C.E].
[1980-1986] Crowther Memorial Primary School [FSLC].
JOB EXPERIENCE
Prosector : Anatomy Dept, College of Medicine ESUT [2000 2004]. Lecturer 1 : Anatomy Dept, College of Medicine ESUT [2004-006].
Head of dept : Anatomy Dept, College of Medicine ESUT [2005-2006]
Senior Lecturer: Anatomy Dept, Anambra State University ULi [ Jan 2007-May 2007].
Head of dept : Anatomy Dept, Anambra State University ULi [ Jan 2007-May 2007]
Senior Lecturer: Anatomy Dept, College of Medicine UNN [May2007 till date].
Assoc. Dean Pre-clinical: Anatomy Dept, College of Medicine UNN [May2007 -2009].
Head of Dept; Anatomy Dept, College of Medicine UNN [2010 -2010].
Dept Post Grad. Coordinator; Anatomy Dept, College of Medicine UNN [2010-2012].
Head of Dept; Anatomy Dept, College of Medicine UNN [2013 till date].
THESIS
- Effects of Monosodium Glutamate on the Histological Features of Adult Wistar Rats.
- Prostatic Sizes of Adult Males in Southeast of Nigeria.
- Radiological determination of the cardiothoracic ratio and transverse aortic arch diameters of Nigerians within the Southeast
CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME OBIKILI, Emmanuel Nebeuwa
SEX Male
DATE OF BIRTH 17th March 1959
PLACE OF BIRTH Jos, Plateau State
STATE OF ORIGIN Anambra State
CONTACT ADDRESS: Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine,
University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.
E-email address: enobikili@gmail.com
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED
- M. G. S. Adazi-Nnukwu (1973-1977)
Federal School of Arts and Science, Lagos (1977-1979)
College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (1979-1984)
POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED
University of Calabar
Residency programme, UNTH, Enugu
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
WASC 1977
- C.E. ‘A’ Level 1979
- BS (Ibadan) 1984
M Sc. Calabar 1991
FMCR 2001
FWACS 2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1984-1985 House officer , Parklane General
Hospital, Enugu
1985-1986 NYSC, Oyo state
1986-1987 Resident in Radiation Medicine, UNTH, Enugu
1987 Lecturer II, Department of Anatomy
University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
1991 Lecturer I
1992 Senior Lecturer
2006 Professor
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
President, Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (2010-2014)
Fellow, Anatomical Society of Nigeria
Member, Association of Radiologists of West Africa
Member, Association of Radiologists In Nigera
Member, Nigerian Medical Association
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NAME Anyaehie, Ugochukwu Bond |
POSITION TITLE Director of Research/Associate Professor of Human Physiology and Public Health Specialist |
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eRA COMMONS USER NAME (credential, e.g., agency login) Bonding |
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EDUCATION/TRAINING | ||||
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION | DEGREE
(if applicable) |
MM/YY | FIELD OF STUDY | |
Abia State University, Uturu | M.B.B.S. | 07/98 | Medicine and Surgery | |
Abia State University, Uturu | MSc | 09/04 |
Physiology |
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Abia State University, Uturu | PhD | 03/09 |
Medical Physiology |
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University of Nigeria Nsukka | MPH | 09/11 | Public Health and Epidemiology | |
- Personal Statement
I am a Medical Doctor, Physiologist and Public Health Specialist with interest in Health Research that can improve Nigeria’s poor health indices. My research interest presently revolves on Improving Maternal health outcomes. I was recently in Medical University of Graz Austria as part of an Austrian National project on changes in endothelial function among women in different phases of Menstrual cycle. I am also a recipient of the 2012 Research Recognition Award of the prestigious American Physiological Society. In my institution, I have attracted Partnerships with different organizations for Research bordering on maternal health as the Director of the Directorate of Research and Publication. I consult for UK Agency for International development and USAID assisted Health programs in Enugu State of Nigeria. I am presently an Associate Professor at leading the College of Medicine of University of Nigeria Enugu campus.
I believe that within the limited time of an individual’s existence, one must strive to achieve excellence in life through hard work. I am committed to contributing my time and resources towards improving Maternal and Child health in Nigeria
- Positions and Honors
Positions and Employment
2010-2015 Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria
2013-2015 Director, Directorate of Research and Publications, College of Medicine, , University of Nigeria
2010-2012 Member of Senate/Head, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine,
2006-2014 Consultant, Partnership for Transforming Health Systems Program
Other Experience and Professional Memberships
1998- Member, Nigeria Medical Association
2002- Member, Academic Staff Union of Universities
2004- Member, Physiological Society of Nigeria
2009- American Physiological Association
2011- National Secretary, Society of Reproductive Biologist of Nigeria
2012- Managing Editor, Journal of Basic and Clinical Reproductive Sciences
Honors
1986 Most progressive Student Federal Government College, Okigwe.
1994 Most Patriotic Medical Student, Abia State University Medical Students Association.
1997 Outstanding Service Award/Abia State University Medical Students Association.
2000 Meritorious Service Award National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Imo State
2005 Most hardworking Lecturer/Department of Physiology, Imo State University Owerri
2012 Research Recognition Award/American Physiological Society
My very brief CV (Augustine Uchechukwu Agu)
Augustine Uchechukwu Agu. augustine.agu@unn.edu.ng, augustineagu79@yahoo.com
MB,BS, MSc. (Human Anatomy), PhD (in view)
Lecturer Anatomy Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.
Examination officer/ undergraduate coordinator, Anatomy Department.
Member of the following Faculty committees
- Disciplinary committee
- Examination committee
- Screening committee
- Committee on the establishment of MS.c and PhD
Member, Nigerian Medical and Dental Council (NMA)
Member, Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN)
Member, Anatomy Society of Nigeria (ASN)
THE AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST.
- Issues associated with Cadaver/Tissue use and handling
- Issues and implications of Medical errors and its disclosure.
Department of Physiotherapy Phone: 08038203855, 08183653566
Enugu State University E mail: zylla4real@yahoo.com
Teaching Hospital
Park Lane Enugu
ONUCHUKWU CHIOMA LINDA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Nationality Nigerian
- Marital Status Single
- Sex Female
- Age 30
- Date of Birth 24th September 1984
- Place of Birth Enugu State
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To become a skilled and renowned physiotherapist by using my education, and clinical experience to help in developing co-operative objectives and goals.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy (MNSP)
EDUCATION
1989-1995 University of Nigeria Primary School Enugu Campus; Primary School Leaving Certificate (P.S.C.E)
1995-2001 University of Nigeria Secondary School Enugu Campus; West African Examination Certificate (WAEC)
2001-2007 University of Nigeria Enugu Campus; B.M.R (PT)
2011-2014 University of Nigeria Enugu Campus; M.SC (PT)
2014 National Open University of Nigeria; PGD (Education) in view
2014 University of Nigeria Enugu Campus; M.SC (ANATOMY) in view
WORK EXPERIENCE
Physiotherapist, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Park Lane Enugu (July 2010 to date).
Research Consultant at Ipas Nigeria (January-March2010) where I helped with the analysis of data from post abortion care patients.
Physiotherapist, National Youth Service Corps, Federal Staff Hospital, Abuja (July 2009-June 2010) where working as a physiotherapist with Physically challenged patients greatly improved my knowledge and skill in providing holistic assessment and accurate treatment options.
Physiotherapist, NUGA games, UNN 2008 where I helped manage a variety of sports related injuries.
Intern Physiotherapist, June 2008-June 2009 with over two thousand hours of clinical postings and exposures in Physiotherapy services at the University of Nigeria teaching Hospital Enugu working with patients living with disabilities.
RESUME
NTO, NTO JOHNSON
# 2 Nnorom St, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
nmaagu@yahoo.co.uk, johnson.nto@unn.edu.ng
07033385933
DATE OF BIRTH: 11TH May, 1983
SEX: Male
STATE OF ORIGIN: Abia
L.G.A. Arochukwu
RELIGION: Christian
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
ACADEMIC RECORDS
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. 2011- 2014
M Sc Human Anatomy
University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno state 2002 – 2006
B Sc Honors Human Anatomy
Himma Private Secondary School, Maiduguri. 1994 – 2000
SSCE
CERTIFICATES
Museum Techniques and Plastination – National Postgraduate Medical, 2014.
Curriculum Development – Consortium for Health Policy and Systems Analysis,2012.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Member, Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomist of Nigeria (SECAN).
Member, Anatomical Society of Nigeria. (ASN)