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Philosophy

The Philosophy of Medical education at the University of Ilorin is unique because it is:

Integrated Learning: Basic and Clinical Sciences will be treated as a continuum though the student training and the fundamentals of applied science will be reinforced throughout his course. The student will be encouraged to accept the challenge of science for the understanding of basic concepts as well as application in his subsequent practice of medicine, thereby laying a solid foundation comparable to those of international standards in modern medicine. Years 5 and 6 will be taught by clinicians also supported by basic scientists. Graded responsibility will be introduced as they learn; they will serve and support the communities.

Student-Centered: The curriculum will be structured to foster and encourage students learning in the most effective way and the programmes will be student-centered rather than through traditional didactic teaching. Effective use of educational resources and objectives will be made to reflect this by making the students take responsibilities for their own learning. The process will be carefully guided by the teachers in the system.

Problem Solving: The philosophy of problem as a means of effective learning is most suited to medicine and this will be promoted without prejudice to sound preparation in knowledge of the Basic Medical Sciences.