UNIVERSITY OF UYO TEACHING HOSPITAL (UUTH), AKWA-IBOM STATE | for housemanship

MBBS ONLY (PORTAL CENTER)

UUTH is a single-center hospital with walkways connecting different sections. It is located on the outskirts of town, so don't expect too much in terms of infrastructure or grandeur.

📊 Workload

The workload varies depending on your unit. Some units are mild and manageable, while others can be overwhelming. House job experience here is subjective—one person may have a calm posting, while another may experience intense work pressure.

🏠 Accommodation

Accommodation is free and within the hospital.

There are two main accommodation blocks:

• 🇪🇺 "Europe" (Kpako Side) – More social and communal. Rooms are either big or small, with 2 HOs per room in most cases. Some rooms have two separate beds, while smaller rooms have just one. Kitchens and bathrooms are shared with 2–4 people.
• 🇺🇸 "America" (Ajebo Side) – More comfortable. Includes washing machines, heaters, and only 2 people per room sharing a bathroom and kitchen with their roommate.

✅ Upsides

• Free accommodation.
• Accommodation is within the hospital, making it convenient.

💰 Salary

• ₦267,000 (same as MDCN).
• ARD dues: ₦6,500 monthly.

🎉 Flex & Social Life

• Uyo is calm and peaceful, but most fun places are far from the hospital.
• Transport is affordable, though prices are rising.
• Not a city for heavy nightlife or big-city excitement.

⚕️ Orderliness & Responsibilities

• House officers do most bedside procedures (IV cannulation, urethral catheterization, etc.).
• Nurses administer drugs, except in Paediatrics Medicine & Paediatrics Surgery, where HOs give the medications themselves.

🍲 Food

• You can cook, but electricity is not as stable as before.
• Call food is not great.

Dr Cisca Utah (HO @ UUTH)