Dr. Hadiza Sani

HOD - Department Of Internal Medicine

WELCOME

Dear Esteemed Guests, Colleagues, and Students,

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I extend a warm welcome to each of you to the Department of Internal Medicine at Kaduna State University. As the Head of the Department, I am honoured to lead a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence in women’s healthcare.

Our department stands as a beacon of compassion, innovation, and academic rigour, with a primary focus on providing outstanding medical care, advancing knowledge through research, and nurturing the next generation of healthcare providers. We are driven by a shared passion for improving the lives of women in our community and beyond.

I encourage all our esteemed guests, colleagues, and students to actively engage with us in our pursuit of excellence in Internal Medicine, education, and research. Together, let us embark on a journey of learning, collaboration, and impactful contributions to women’s health.

Welcome to the Department of Internal Medicine at Kaduna State University.

Warm regards.

MISSION

The mission of the Department of Internal Medicine at Kaduna State University is to provide comprehensive medical education, conduct impactful research, and deliver high-quality patient care. We are committed to training competent physicians, advancing medical knowledge, and promoting wellness through evidence-based practice and community engagement.

VISION

The vision of the Department of Internal Medicine at Kaduna State University is to be a center of excellence in medical education, research, and patient care. We aim to train competent physicians, advance medical knowledge, and provide compassionate, evidence-based healthcare to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities.

CORE VALUES

The core values of the Department of Internal Medicine at Kaduna State University encompass excellence, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and lifelong learning. We are dedicated to upholding these values in all aspects of our work, fostering a culture of professionalism, empathy, teamwork, and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The Department of Internal Medicine at Kaduna State University was founded with the university’s establishment in May 2004, embodying a commitment to excellence in medical education, research, and patient care. Rooted in the university’s mission of providing holistic education and fostering unity, the department has since evolved into a center of excellence, training generations of compassionate physicians and advancing medical knowledge to promote health and well-being in Kaduna State and beyond.

Check the student’s handbook for admission requirements.

COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT

400 LEVEL COURSES

Introduction to clinical Medicine

Course Code  Course Units
MED 401 Introduction to Medicine I 3
MED 403 Bed side Teaching 3
MED 405 Side Lab Teaching 1

Phase I Posting

MED 407 Cardiology I 3
MED 409 Respiratory Medicine I 3
MED 411 Gastroenterology 3
MED 413 Clinical Haematology 2
MED 415 Metabolic and Endocrine Medicine 3
MED 417 Neurology I 3
MED 419 Nephrology I 3
MED 421 Tropical Medicine and Infections 3
MED 423

Medical Ethics/ interpersonal

Communication Skills

3
MED 425 Information Technology in Medicine 1
MED 427 Tutorials 3
MED 429 Clinical Presentation 3
MED 431 Bed Side Teaching 3
MED 433 Specialty Clinics 3
MED 435 Specialty Procedures 3
MED 437 Side Laboratory 2
MED 439 Radiology in Medicine 1
MED 441 Ward Rounds 3

500 LEVEL COURSES

Dermatology Posting

MED 501 Non Infectious Diseases 3
MED 503 Infectious Diseases 3

Psychiatry Posting

MED 502 History, Human Behavior and Personality 4
MED 504 Therapeutics and Psychological Testing 4

Phase II Posting

MED 505 Cardiology II 3
MED 507 Respiratory Medicine II 3
MED 509 Gastroenterology II 3
MED 511 Nephrology II 3
MED 513 Rheumatology 3
MED 515 Clinical Immunology 3
MED 517 Tropical Medicine and Infections 3
MED 519 Endocrinology and Metabolism 3
MED 521 Clinical heamatology 3
MED 523 Special Topics in Neurology 3
MED 525 Medical Ethics and Jurisprudence 1
MED 527 Alternative Traditional Medicine 1
MED 529 Tutorials 3
MED 531 Case Presentation 3
MED 533 Bed Side Teaching 3
MED 535 Specialty Clinics 3
MED 537 Specialty Procedures 3

600 LEVEL COURSES

Rural/Revision Posting

MED 602 Respiratory Medicine 2
MED 604 Cardiology 2
MED 606 Nephrology 2
MED 608 Neurology 2
MED 610 Tropical Medicine and Infections 2
MED 612 Gastroenterology 2
MED 614 Endocrinology and Metabolism 2
MED 616 Tutorials 3
MED 618 Case presentation 3
MED 620 Medical Ethics 1