Kabale University School of Medicine

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Kabale University School of Medicine (KUSM) is a medical school located in Kabale, Uganda. It is one of the schools of Kabale University, a public university in Uganda. The school offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the field of medicine and health sciences.

History[edit | edit source]

Kabale University School of Medicine was established in 2014, with the aim of addressing the shortage of medical professionals in the region. The school was officially opened by the Ministry of Health, and it is recognized by the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council.

Programs[edit | edit source]

Kabale University School of Medicine offers a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree program, a Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) degree program, and a Master of Medicine (MMed) degree program in various specialties. The school also offers diploma and certificate courses in health-related fields.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The school has a teaching hospital, the Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, which serves as the main clinical training site for the students. The hospital is equipped with modern medical equipment and facilities to provide quality healthcare services and practical training for the students.

Research[edit | edit source]

Research at Kabale University School of Medicine focuses on various areas of medicine and health sciences, including public health, epidemiology, clinical medicine, and health policy. The school collaborates with various local and international institutions in research activities.

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