Accreditation of Surgery Department

𝗥𝗦𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗦

The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has successfully completed the accreditation process for the Department of Surgery with the visit of the Accreditation team from the Faculty of Surgery, West African College of Surgeons, led by Prof. V. M. Ramyl. Accompanied by esteemed professionals like Prof. O. N. Ekeke, Prof. I. S. Ogbonnaya, Prof. (BARR) Clement Osime, and Dr. Oyintonbra Koioye.

Prof. Chizindu A. Alikor, Chief Medical Director of RSUTH, welcomed the team, urging a comprehensive assessment as the insights will guide the hospital in improving our facilities and curriculum to better serve our community. The CMD thanked the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for his support for the continuous transformation of the hospital that has gained wide applause from accreditation teams that has visited the hospital recently.

Prof. Ramyl commended RSUTH’s Surgery Department for its commitment and dedication, stressing the importance of meeting international standards. Accreditation ensures our training and services align with global benchmarks, crucial for maintaining excellence in medical education and healthcare.

The visit began with a thorough inspection of RSUTH’s Surgery Department facilities, covering infrastructure, patient care, teaching, and research. Both RSUTH management and the team expressed optimism about the future. The final report from the West African College of Surgeons will guide the department’s future steps.

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20/06/2024