Academic Centres

Academic Centres


Overview

We offer a broad range of rigorous and prestigious graduate and undergraduate programs. Our research, scholarship and creative exploration have earned an international reputation, and our learning opportunities, internships and leadership experiences will help you master the skills you need to succeed.

CENTRE FOR ADVANCED MEDICAL TRAINING

The Centre for Advanced Medical Training hosts the post-graduate medical education programs of the Institute. Currently, there are two residency programs: General Surgery Residency under the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) and the Internal Medicine Residency under the Christian Internal Medicine Specialization (CIMS), and one fellowship Program: The Head and Neck Surgical Fellowship, also under PAACS. Post-graduate medical education commenced at Mbingo Baptist Hospital in July 2007 with the establishment of the General Surgery residency under the auspices of the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS).

CENTRE FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

The Center for Healthcare Research (CHR) hosts the medical research programs for the Baptist Institute of Health Sciences and the CBC Health Services. The CHR has carried out and participated in several ground-breaking research works including the largest ever clinical research in surgery, the Global Covid-19 Surgery Study. It was a study led by the University of Birmingham and has been awarded the Guinness World Records title for the world's largest scientific collaboration, involving over 140,000 patients in 116 countries. There is great potential for developing more partnerships with major research institutions to address medical priorities in Cameroon.

CENTRE FOR NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

 The Centre for Nursing and Allied Health Sciences offers certificate-level training and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing and related health professions (Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Laboratory technician, etc.)

CENTRE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH

This Centre houses all the Masters in Public Health and Postgraduate Public Health-Related programs.