The department is one the core departments of the Faculty of Clinical Sciences since established in 2011. At the inception, I served as the foundation coordinator and subsequently followed by my colleagues Dr. M.U. Dada and Dr. L. O Oluwole who were at various times, the Coordinator / Acting head of the department. Since inception, five sets of medical students had rotated through the department of which 4 sets have graduated. Besides, the department is also involved in the training of other allied health workers.