Volunteer Opportunity: Join the 2-Year Pilot Program – We Need Just 2 Weeks or More of Your Time
A 2 year pilot “Reversing brain drain for brain gain. This is a collaboration between CMF and National hospital to bring diasporan doctors for continuous support, training and teaching to compliment local healthcare workers
Are you a dedicated doctor in the diaspora eager to make a significant impact on Nigeria’s healthcare system? Join our transformative initiative and contribute just 2 weeks or more of your valuable time to support your
colleagues back home.
Concerned Medics Foundation (CMF) is tackling the critical issue of brain drain in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. We’re excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the National Hospital Abuja for a 2-year pilot rotational program running from September 2024 to September 2026. This program aims to bring specialist doctors to Nigeria to volunteer, mentor, and train their peers.
Mission Statement:
To develop clinical and related services to the highest international standards, reducing the need for Nigerians and others in the sub region to seek medical attention elsewhere. To ensure that it is endowed with highly skilled personnel and state-of-the-art equipment to provide the highest standard of medical care. To engage in relevant medical research and to be at the forefront of medical education at all levels.
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Abuja is the vibrant capital city of Nigeria, strategically located at the heart of the country within the Federal Capital Territory. Known for its thriving social scene, Abuja offers a rich cultural experience, featuring local cuisines, lively “Bush Bars,” and a variety of tourist attractions. From the magnificent Zuma Rock to the bustling National Assembly Complex, Abuja is a city that blends tradition with modernity. With its tropical climate, Abuja offers warm and humid weather, interspersed with the unique Harmattan season, characterised by dust haze and clear skies.
Tourist Highlights in Abuja:
1. Thought Pyramid Art Culture
2. National Children’s Parks & Zoo
3. Nike Art Gallery
4. Zuma Rock
5. Ladi Kwali Pottery
6. Lower Usuma Dam
7. Millennium Park
8. Aso Rock
9. National Assembly Complex
The National Hospital Abuja stands as a premier medical institution, just 37kmfrom Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. This top-tier facility serves as a beacon of hope for specialised medical care in West Africa.
Vision Statement: To serve as an apex referral Hospital for Medical Care in the West African sub-region for the specialised care of patients; curative and promotive health, research, and the implementation of a holistic medical education programme for sustainable national and regional development.
PROTOTYPE DEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMME.
SURGICAL DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Weekly Activities and Schedules (Examples)
Academic Activities
Day Activity Time
Monday Departmental Seminar 8.00 – 9.30
Tuesday Bedside Presentations 15.00 – 16.00
Thursday Surgical / Radiological Meeting 15.00 – 16.00
Friday Journal Review / Discharge Summary/ Morbidity / Mortality Meeting 15.00 – 16.00
Outpatient Clinic
Day Team Time
Monday General Surgery II 9.30 – 13.00
Cardiothoracic Surgery 9.30 – 13.00
Burns & Plastic Surgery 12.00 – 16.00
Tuesday General Surgery I 9.30 – 13.00
Neurosurgery II 12.00 – 16.00
Wednesday Pediatrics Surgery 9.30 – 13.00
Urology 12.00 – 16.00
Thursday Neurosurgery I 9.30 – 13.00
Operation Days
Day Team Time Venue
Monday Urology 8.00 – 16.00, Main Theatre
Paediatrics 8.00 – 16.00, Kids Operation Room
Tuesday General Surgery II 12.00 – 15.00, Radiology dept
Paediatrics 8.00 – 16.00, Kids Operation Room
Wednesday General Surgery II 8.00 – 16.00, Main Theatre
Cardiothoracic 8.00 – 16.00, pm Main Theatre
Neurosurgery 8.00 – 16.00, Main Theatre
General Surgery I 12.00 – 16.00, Endoscopy
Thursday General Surgery I 8.00 – 16.00, Main Theatre
General Surgery II 10.00 – 14.00, Endoscopy
Cardiothoracic 10.00 – 14.00, Endoscopy
Paediatrics 8.00 – 16.00 Kids, Operation Room
Friday Neurosurgery 11.00 – 16.00, Main Theatre
BPU 11.00 – 16.00, Main Theatre
Urology 11.00 – 16.00, Main Theatre
EXAMPLE OF ELECTIVE MEDICAL STUDENT WEEKLY SCHEDULE
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8.00 – 10.00
Teaching Teaching RURAL VISITS Tutorial Departmental meeting
10.00 – 12.00
Clinics/Ward
round/Theatre
Clinics/Ward
round/Theatre
Practical Cultural day 1 –
14.00
LUNCH BREAK LUNCH BREAK Social
Events
14.30 BEDSIDE BEDSIDE
16.30 SPORTS SPORTS
Ward Rounds
• All units review their patients daily with a consultant led teaching round
once weekly.
• All patients are reviewed daily by the Senior Registrar
• Call hours are covered by the units on-call.
• We operate unit call duty with a registrar a n d senior registrar in each
unit sleeping in.
ACCOMMODATION
• Within the hospital premises – walking distance of 5 – 10 minutes
• Fully furnished apartments in a secure environment.
• Expenses not covered, transport, food, insurance, administrative
Volunteer Opportunity: Join the 2-Year Pilot Program, we need only 2 weeks
or more of your time.
Program Details:
• Duration of pilot: 2 years (September 2024 – September 2026)
• Sign up: 2 weeks or more according to our availability.
• Role: Volunteer doctors to provide clinical services, mentoring, and
training etc
• Accommodation: Provided by National Hospital Abuja
• Support: Assistance with license renewals
How to Get Involved Interested in making a significant impact on Nigeria’s
healthcare system? Join us in this noble cause by signing up for the pilot program.
Contact Us:
Email: team@concernedmedics.com
