Medical doctors in Nigeria undergo extensive training and must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council to practise medicine.
Accredited institutions offering relevant degrees for this profession.
University of Lagos College of Medicine
MBBS
University of Ibadan College of Medicine
MBBS
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria)
MBBS
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
MBBS
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
MBBS
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
MBBS
Obtain an MBBS or MBChB degree from an accredited medical school — 6 years
Complete a 1-year mandatory Housemanship (internship) at an approved hospital
Complete the 1-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Register with MDCN and obtain a full practising licence
Optional: Pursue specialisation through residency training (4–6 years)