The establishment the MBBS Programme at Thomas Adewumi University reflects a strategic response to the growing healthcare demands in Nigeria, the need to expand local capacity for training competent medical professionals, and the desire to curtail the increasing trend of medical education tourism, along with its associated financial and systemic risks.

The MB;BS curriculum was meticulously developed by a team of experienced medical educators, aligning with the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) prescribed by the National Universities Commission (NUC), as well as the regulatory requirements of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The design process was guided by key priorities to ensure relevance, innovation, and contextual adaptability.

The curriculum is shaped by the following foundational considerations:

1. Nigeria’s National Health Priorities, as articulated in the Third National Development Plan.
2. Global Best Practices in medical education, adapted thoughtfully to the African context.
3. Contemporary Educational Theory, particularly with respect to learner-centred and problem-based approaches.
4. MDCN Guidelines and Professional Standards governing medical training and licensure in Nigeria.
5. Recommendations from the NUC Academic Planning Group and the 1977 Working Party on Education, which emphasised that:
• New medical schools should be environmentally oriented and produce graduates committed to community-based and preventive healthcare.
• Clinical educators should actively contribute to basic science instruction to foster integration and coherence across the medical curriculum.

To support this innovative vision, the university has appointed its pioneer academic team—carefully selected, thoroughly briefed, and well-prepared to deliver a transformative medical education experience.