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We’re dedicated to securing a brighter future through quality education. Our focus on innovative teaching, individual growth, and holistic development ensures students are equipped with the skills needed to thrive
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About Us
The faculty of medicine was founded in 1972 as it constituted a historic event to the process of medical education in Somalia. The purpose of faculty was: to provide social medical services for the community through producing qualified medical professionals that realized a visible development in the field of health and medical science in that era.
The government of Somalia used to provide free health services for its Somalia citizens through professional graduated from the faculty of medicine and those from abroad. Besides, the health services of the country were in high standards that covered all various health needs of Somali people.
The fall of Central Government followed the destruction of medical institutions including medical faculty, hospitals and government Clinique that resulted in the absence of medical faculty for a quarter of century during which period Somalia people Somalia people faced tragic problems including absence of health and medical care augmented by lack of legislative body which could formulate policies and control systems of health programs in Somalia.
Prof. Dr. Abdinur Farah Mohamud
Dean, School of Medicine and Surgery
To train health professionals to meet the needs and improve the care of those whom they serve.
To strive for professional excellence while contributing to the social, economic, and cultural development of the country and inculcating in graduates an attitude of lifelong learning, ethical conduct, and excellence in service and research.
Provide general medical training to students and orient them towards community health care priorities and meet high international standards of quality.
Promote a patient-centered clinical method.
At the end of the MBBS course, the learner shall be able to:
Diagnose and manage common health problems of the individual and the community appropriate to his/her position as a member of the health team at primary, secondary and tertiary levels;
Be competent to practice preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative medicine in respect to the commonly encountered health problems;
The Faculty of Medicine Sciences is headed by the Dean, as chief executive officer, who is accountable to the Rector and the Vice Rector, as well as the University Council, for the plans and programmes of the Faculty and for its day-to-day operations. He is assisted in his duties by three Vice-Deans (Administrative Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Clinical Sciences), two Directors (Research, Translations and Publications, and Graduate Studies).
The MBBS course comprises 6 years (one year premedical subjects and 5 years of medical study, followed by compulsory rotatory internship of one year. The course follows semester system, each semester consisting of six months. The MBBS course is divided in to three phases, viz., Pre-clinical, Para-clinical and Clinical Phase, during which following subjects are introduced:
Welcome to The School of Medicine and Surgery
Welcome to the School of Medicine and Surgery where excellence meets legacy.We take pride in over a decade of fostering knowledge, growth, and community. As we continue our journey, we invite you to be part of a rich tradition of learning, Innovation, and success
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to put all our attention and care into our activities and to take care of our people. We want to deliver a high-quality care to improve people’s lives through excellent service of our department clinically and through our scientific and academic role.
OUR VISION
We have a dream that our department will upgrade the level of surgical education, research, and practice in undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We aim to build a respectable reputation on the international level.
OUR CORE VALUES
Accountability, Compassion, Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, Diversity, And Creativity
Our Learning approach at SNU
Research and Lab
Through close guidance from specialized professors, our students delve into in-depth independent research and hands-on laboratory endeavors, fostering scientific proficiency and practical expertise within their respective disciplines.
Collaborative Learning Style
SNU's learning sessions are not merely lectures; instead, they are dynamic exchanges of ideas and knowledge, where both students and professors contribute to a shared learning journey.
Student-centered Learning
At SNU, students play a pivotal role in fostering a dynamic learning environment. The curriculum is meticulously crafted to align with the varied learning approaches of our students.