The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Ebute-Metta, Lagos, is a federal government-run tertiary hospital in Nigeria. It was formerly known as the Nigerian Railway Hospital before being converted to its current status in 2005.
FMCEB is best described as a private-government institution—renowned for quality medical care.
📍 Location: Inside Nigeria Railway Corporation, Ebute-Metta, Lagos.
🏥 Size: Small but busy with modern medical infrastructure lacking in many government hospitals.
⭐ Reputation: Highly competitive and sought after—but expensive for patients.
💰 Lagos living expenses apply—your economic prudence will determine affordability.
FMCEB offers three accommodation options for house officers, each with different comfort levels and pricing:
🏡 1. Family Planning (Rich Kids) – ₦100k
🏢 Location: Within hospital premises
⚡ Electricity: 24 hours
❄️ Extras: AC in rooms
🛏 Room setup: Some rooms have bunks, others don’t
👥 Sharing: 2 HOs per room
💡 Why "Rich Kids"? Not about social class, but because it’s the most comfortable option.
🏡 2. Bode Thomas (Middle Class) – ₦70k
📍 Location: Short walking distance from the hospital
⚡ Electricity: Not 24/7, but with backup generator
❄️ Extras: AC included
👥 Sharing: 2 HOs per room
🏡 3. Ikejiani (Trenches) – ₦50k
📍 Location: Farther from the hospital – requires a ₦150 bike ride
🏚 Oldest hostel – smaller spaces in some rooms
🌀 Extras: Ceiling fan in rooms
⚡ Electricity: Backup diesel generator available
👥 Sharing: 2 HOs per room (sizeable rooms)
💵 ₦267,000 monthly (same as MDCN).
🎉 Lagos offers endless fun spots—but your pocket will decide how often you can explore!
📸 Bonus: FMCEB has beautiful scenery for those who love taking pictures.
📌 Less workload than LUTH or LASUTH 🚑
📌 Not a teaching hospital → More hands-on learning opportunities 🏥
📌 House officers assist in surgeries & procedures – great for skill-building ✂️
🚨 House officers DON’T routinely give IV medications, except:
💉 But you’ll set IV lines tire—especially on call days!
✅ Solution: Connection within MDCN or hospital admin increases chances.
🥘 Most HOs survive by ordering food!
📱 Best app? Chowdeck—it has all the restaurants & meals you’ll ever need!
Dr. Luke ( EX-HO FMCEB)
FMCEB is best described as a private-government institution—renowned for quality medical care.
📍 Location: Inside Nigeria Railway Corporation, Ebute-Metta, Lagos.
🏥 Size: Small but busy with modern medical infrastructure lacking in many government hospitals.
⭐ Reputation: Highly competitive and sought after—but expensive for patients.
💰 Lagos living expenses apply—your economic prudence will determine affordability.
FMCEB offers three accommodation options for house officers, each with different comfort levels and pricing:
🏡 1. Family Planning (Rich Kids) – ₦100k
🏢 Location: Within hospital premises
⚡ Electricity: 24 hours
❄️ Extras: AC in rooms
🛏 Room setup: Some rooms have bunks, others don’t
👥 Sharing: 2 HOs per room
💡 Why "Rich Kids"? Not about social class, but because it’s the most comfortable option.
🏡 2. Bode Thomas (Middle Class) – ₦70k
📍 Location: Short walking distance from the hospital
⚡ Electricity: Not 24/7, but with backup generator
❄️ Extras: AC included
👥 Sharing: 2 HOs per room
🏡 3. Ikejiani (Trenches) – ₦50k
📍 Location: Farther from the hospital – requires a ₦150 bike ride
🏚 Oldest hostel – smaller spaces in some rooms
🌀 Extras: Ceiling fan in rooms
⚡ Electricity: Backup diesel generator available
👥 Sharing: 2 HOs per room (sizeable rooms)
💵 ₦267,000 monthly (same as MDCN).
🎉 Lagos offers endless fun spots—but your pocket will decide how often you can explore!
📸 Bonus: FMCEB has beautiful scenery for those who love taking pictures.
📌 Less workload than LUTH or LASUTH 🚑
📌 Not a teaching hospital → More hands-on learning opportunities 🏥
📌 House officers assist in surgeries & procedures – great for skill-building ✂️
🚨 House officers DON’T routinely give IV medications, except:
💉 But you’ll set IV lines tire—especially on call days!
✅ Solution: Connection within MDCN or hospital admin increases chances.
🥘 Most HOs survive by ordering food!
📱 Best app? Chowdeck—it has all the restaurants & meals you’ll ever need!
Dr. Luke ( EX-HO FMCEB)
Occupational Health Physician, Blogger, Docpreneur. Beyond my professional role, I am the founder of Doclumina.org (formerly TheyHaveLeftYouBehind.net), a platform supporting thousands of Nigerian medical graduates with housemanship and career guidance. I am passionate about digital health, workplace wellness, and advancing public health practice through innovation, mentorship, and global collaboration