The Department was established by the University in 2012 along with other Departments in the Faculty.

Our Philosophy

In line with the University and College of Medicine philosophy, the Department is designed to provide training leading to the award of MBBS Degree and other University Degrees in the medical and allied professions as the University Senate may prescribe. Furthermore, to conduct research with particular reference in the field of Medicine.

The Department also provides students in the Nursing and Anatomy Departments with basic and general knowledge of Anatomic Pathology. Our Anatomic Museum also served as a teaching laboratory for students in the allied medical disciplines of medicine and for medical doctors in the Residency training program.

The Objectives and Mission Statement

Objectives of the Department

The undergraduate programme in Anatomic Pathology is designed to:

1. provide a comprehensive knowledge of Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Pathology as a basis of Medicine.
2. To sensitize students and scholars on the relevance of Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Pathology in the Health sector and other spheres of life.
3. Provide appropriate courses and contribute to the educational pursuits of MBBS students and other students from the Departments of Nursing, Anatomy and other Departments in the College of Medicine.
4. To enable students, appreciate the medico-legal aspect of Medicine.
5. To carry out laboratory -based research activities

Mission statement of the Department:

To offer high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programme in Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Medicine, carry out research and offering high quality laboratory services as a component of the diagnostic arm of Medicine.

General services and academic programmes

The academic programmes and institutional activities of the Department are facilitated through  didactic lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratories and autopsy, for the award of MBBS, and other Bachelor and Postgraduate degrees in Anatomic Pathology.

 The operation and management of the Department depend on the following organs and administrative structure:

1. The Head of Department and Chairman of Departmental Board.
2. The Departmental Board consists of the Head of Department as Chairman, one representative from each of the other Departments in the Faculty and all Lecturers of the Department.
3. The Department also sets up various committees to assist the Head of Department; such as the Academic Staff Review, Non-Teaching Staff Review, Research, Examination Matters, Laboratory Services, and other statutory .

The department is currently headed by Dr J.A Omotayo who is an anatomic pathologist. He obtained his MBBS degree from Unilorin and fellowship from West Africa College of Physicians (FWACP; Lab.med).  He is a seasoned researcher with many local and international publications.