FUTO, FUTHO Deepen Collaboration to Strengthen Medical Education

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) and the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri (FUTHO), have reiterated their commitment to strengthening collaboration aimed at advancing medical education and ensuring world-class clinical training for FUTO medical students.

This was made known during a courtesy visit by the Vice-Chancellor of FUTO, Prof. I.N.S. Dozie, to the Chief Medical Director of FUTHO, Dr. Jideuma Egwim, as part of the Vice-Chancellor's stakeholder engagement to advance the University's strategic development agenda.

The meeting focused on enhancing co-operation between the two institutions, improving the quality of medical training, and ensuring the successful graduation of FUTO's pioneer medical students in line with approved academic and professional standards.

Speaking during the visit, Prof. Dozie described FUTHO as a critical partner in the University's medical education programme, and stressed the importance of sustained collaboration in producing highly competent medical professionals.

The Vice-Chancellor said his administration is committed to strengthening the partnership between the two institutions, and ensuring that every necessary support is provided to facilitate effective teaching, clinical training, and professional development for medical students.

"Our goal is to work closely with FUTHO to provide an enabling environment that will produce competent, globally competitive medical doctors. We value the long-standing relationship between our institutions, and remain committed to strengthening it for the benefit of our students and the healthcare sector," Prof. Dozie said.

He thanked the management of FUTHO for its continued support and dedication to the training of FUTO medical students, while calling for deeper collaboration in promoting best practices in medical education.

Responding, the Chief Medical Director of FUTHO, Dr. Egwim, emphasised the Teaching Hospital's commitment to implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between both institutions, and providing FUTO medical students with quality clinical training in a conducive learning environment.

Dr. Egwim congratulated Prof. Dozie on his appointment as Vice-Chancellor and assured him of FUTHO's continued partnership in strengthening medical education and producing medical graduates equipped to meet contemporary healthcare needs.