MBBS ONLY (PORTAL CENTER)
Location: Gwagwalada, Abuja (about 1 hour from central city)
Hospital Type: Tertiary center
Capacity: 520 beds (expandable to 800)
Eligibility: MBBS Only (MDCN Portal Center)
As one of the busiest teaching hospitals in the FCT, UATH serves as both a referral and teaching facility for medical students and house officers. Expect a vibrant environment with multiple training opportunities.
Accommodation
Single Room: ₦10,000/month — includes a wardrobe.
Double-Bedded Room: ₦5,000/month — includes a reading table, chair, bed, ceiling fan, and ensuite bathroom (no wardrobe).
External Housing: Available nearby if hospital rooms are full.
Note: Accommodation priority is given to early intakes. Later batches may have to find housing outside the hospital.
Salary & Allowances
Monthly Salary: ₦267,000 (same as MDCN-approved rate).
Other Benefits: Access to subsidized call meals and functional call rooms.
Working Conditions
UATH boasts a supportive administrative system with resident doctors and consultants who enjoy teaching.
Wards are recently renovated, clean, and well-ventilated.
Call rooms have functioning air conditioners and beds.
Workload: Moderate—thanks to the large number of house officers (100+), typically 4–5 per unit.
Training: Excellent exposure, especially for skill-based learning in internal medicine, pediatrics, and surgery.
Best Department: Pediatrics (most preferred).
Supervision: Generally fair; conducive for learning.
Flex & Lifestyle
Roughly 50 minutes from the city center — accessible but costly to move around (Bolt rides are expensive).
Recommendation: Have your own car if possible.
Few leisure spots nearby, so most social activities are in the city.
Orderliness & Duties
Nurses handle most IV drug administrations, except in Pediatrics, where doctors administer certain medications.
Administration is organized and approachable, ensuring a non-toxic work environment.
Tasks are clearly defined, with ample room for professional growth.
Food Options
Call Meals: Provided via meal tickets redeemable at hospital restaurants (quality varies).
Alternative Options: Excellent food vendors around the hospital and self-catering options for those who prefer to cook.
Advice for Incoming House Officers
UATH is one of the best centers in FCT for hands-on medical exposure. Make full use of the opportunities—
you’ll get experience in femoral cannulation, central line placement, and chest tube insertion.
As a top referral hospital, you’ll encounter complex and rare medical cases that strengthen your clinical confidence and portfolio as a future Medical Officer.
Overall Experience Rating: ⭐ 8/10
“Great learning experience with supportive staff and well-structured training.”
— Dr. M.A, House Officer @ UATH