About Us
Welcome to the department of MORBID ANATOMY AND FORENSIC MEDICINE
Anatomical Pathology is the bedrock of medical practice. Only a solid foundation of anatomical pathology can guarantee understanding of the mechanisms of diseases and help in providing appropriate care for patients. To be able to train medical students to be good physicians, we need to impact knowledge in the best way possible with reference points/benchmarks so that the doctors will also measure up to internationally acceptable standards.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The department evolved from the present College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria inaugurated as Faculty of Health Sciences in May, 1972. By the early 80’s, the Department of Morbid Anatomy and Forensic Medicine was created and headed by Prof. W.O. Odesanmi; the first Head of the Department. He set a good foundation for the training of many generations of resident doctors.
Our Core Mission
Our department operates at the critical intersection of biology and pathology. We focus on two primary pillars:
Morbid Anatomy (Histopathology): We delve into the cellular basis of disease, providing definitive diagnoses that guide clinical treatment and save lives.
Forensic Medicine: We apply medical expertise to legal contexts, providing the scientific backbone for death investigations and contributing to the integrity of the judicial system in Nigeria.