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Medical Schools in Cameroon
π¨π² Medical Schools in Cameroon (Recognized by the government)
ποΈ PUBLIC (State Universities)
1. University of YaoundΓ© I β Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (FMBS)
- π YaoundΓ©
- π« Oldest and most prestigious medical school in Cameroon
- π Programs: Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Public Health
π Summary: Highly competitive; produces a large number of the countryβs top doctors.
2. University of Douala β Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FMPS)
- π Douala
- π Programs: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing
π Summary: Strong clinical exposure due to major hospitals in the economic capital.
3. University of Buea β Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)
- π Buea
- π Programs: Medicine, Nursing, Public Health
π Summary: Leading English-speaking medical school; known for research and structured training.
4. University of Bamenda β Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)
- π Bamenda
- π Programs: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing
π Summary: Growing institution with modern facilities.
5. University of Dschang β Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FMPS)
- π Dschang
- π Programs: Medicine, Pharmacy
π Summary: Newer faculty with expanding infrastructure.
6. University of Garoua β Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- π Garoua
- π Programs: Medicine
π Summary: Created to serve northern Cameroon and increase access to training.
7. University of Ebolowa β Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Sangmelima)
- π South Region
- π Programs: Medicine
π Summary: One of the newest public medical training centers.
π« ACCREDITED PRIVATE MEDICAL SCHOOLS
8. UniversitΓ© des Montagnes β Higher Institute of Health Sciences
- π BangangtΓ©
- π Programs: Medicine, Nursing, Public Health
π Summary: One of the most respected private medical schools in Cameroon.
9. Higher Institute of Medical Technology
- π YaoundΓ© (Nkolondom)
- π Programs: Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
π Summary: Private institution with strong practical/clinical orientation.
10. Catholic University of Cameroon β School of Health and Medical Sciences
- π Bamenda / Kumbo
- π Programs: Medicine, Nursing, Laboratory Sciences
π Summary: Faith-based university with structured academic programs.
β οΈ Important Notes
- All the institutions listed above are authorized or recognized by the government (MINESUP).
- Admission into public schools is usually through a competitive entrance exam (Concours).
- Some newer faculties are still developing, so facilities and hospital exposure may differ.

