Medicine and Surgery

The Medicine Program at Sheikan College is designed to prepare safe, competent, and socially responsive medical graduates through an outcome-based curriculum aligned with national standards approved by the Sudan Medical Council and the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). The program was developed in response to the growing health needs of Kordofan, Sudan and the Globe, including shortages in health professionals and the expansion of health services in the region. It combines strong scientific foundations, integrated organ-system learning, and clinical clerkships to prepare graduates for practice in local settings and to compete internationally.

The mission of the Medicine Program is to graduate safe medical practitioners who are able to practice locally and compete internationally, while remaining socially committed to serving the community through education and research directed toward community benefit.

To be a center of excellence in providing outstanding medical education and health research.

The program aims to: 

• Graduate competent and safe medical doctors who are knowledgeable and committed to medical ethics and professional attitudes. 
• Support the continuous professional development of health cadres. 
• Foster teamwork and interpersonal communication. 
• Contribute to improvement of the health system in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and related sectors. 
• Support community development through health campaigns, health days, and collaborative community projects. 
• Promote research focused on priority community health problems. 
• Strengthen students’ skills in publication and scientific writing. 
• Encourage evidence-based practice in teaching, learning, and healthcare.

Curriculum Map The curriculum extends over 10 semesters across 5 academic years and totals 200 credit hours. It is organized into three phases: 

• Phase 1: Foundation phase, covering basic sciences and university requirements. 
• Phase 2: Integrated organ-system phase from semester 2 to semester 6, including behavioral, social, and community courses. 
• Phase 3: Clinical clerkship phase from semester 7 to semester 10. Semester 1 Introduction to the Study of Medicine Cell Biology & Histology Introduction to Physiology Chemistry & Basic Biochemistry Medical Physics Computer Applications English Language I Semester 2 Human Growth & Development Nutrition & Metabolism Introduction to Psychology & Sociology Ethics & Professionalism Introduction to Community Medicine English Language II Health System & Health Management Semester 3 Genetics & Molecular Biology Principles of Diseases Musculoskeletal System Primary Health Care Semester 4 Blood & Immune System Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Biostatistics & Epidemiology Introduction to Pharmacology Semester 5 Digestive System Urinary System Endocrine System Research Methodology Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases Semester 6 Reproductive System Ethics & Professionalism Nervous System & Special Senses Behavioral Sciences Forensic Medicine & Toxicology History Taking & Clinical Examination Semester 7 Evidence-Based Medicine Internal Medicine I Psychiatry Dermatology Family Medicine Emergency Medicine Rural Residency Semester 8 Surgery I & Anesthesia Oncology Orthopedics & Trauma Ophthalmology Radiology Ear, Nose & Throat Student Research Project Semester 9 Surgery II Obstetrics & Gynecology Semester 10 Internal Medicine II Pediatrics & Child Health

The Medicine Program is a five-year bachelor’s degree delivered over 10 semesters, with English as the medium of instruction.

Career Opportunities Graduates of the Medicine Program may pursue careers in: Hospital and clinical practice Primary healthcare and rural health services Community medicine and public health programs Emergency and family medicine pathways Research and academic medicine Postgraduate clinical specialization and professional training

Draft website wording: Admission is open to students who meet the academic and regulatory requirements approved by the college and the relevant higher education authorities. Applicants should satisfy the standards set for admission into medical education programs. Detailed admission criteria, required documents, and application dates should be announced by the college admission office.