Federal university Teaching Hospital owerrri | For housemanship

MBBS ONLY (PORTAL CENTER)

FUTH Owerri is a federal teaching hospital and one of the best in Owerri, Imo State. The workload varies depending on the unit, with some weeks being light and others heavy. Great learning opportunities, but some postings (like O&G) can be demanding.

🏠 Accommodation

❌ Not free & not available for everyone
🏡 Pros: No roommate, you get your own space
⚠️ Cons:

• Moderate electric Supply⚡
• Water shortages, a few times🚱
• Mosquito bites 🦟

Many house officers live outside the hospital due to limited space.

⚠️ Downside

• Unreliable electricity & water supply
• Mosquito problems in HO quarters
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✅ Upside

• No need to share an apartment
• Great for hands-on learning
• Supportive colleagues in some units
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💰 Salary

💵 ₦267,000 monthly (same as other MDCN centers)

🎉 Flex & Social Life

🌆 Owerri is a lively city with lots of fun places
🍾 Great for those who love outings & entertainment

📋 Orderliness & Workload

✅ As long as you do your job, you won’t have problems
⚠️ O&G has very toxic seniors (but some amazing people too)
🩺 House officers handle most bedside procedures, including:

• IV cannulation 💉
• Urethral catheterization
• IV medications & blood transfusion
  💊 Nurses administer most drugs, except for chemotherapy & IV medications

🍽 Food Situation

🍛 You can cook & store food in the refrigerator if in HO quarters
🍲 Call food is provided when on call

Dr. Uwandu

EX-HO at FUTH OWERRI