About
The College of Medicine and Health Sciences Students’ Association (COMHSSA) is the official
umbrella body representing all students within the College of Medicine and Health Sciences. It
exists to promote unity, academic excellence, professional development, and student welfare
while creating an environment where future healthcare professionals can thrive.
COMHSSA serves as a platform for leadership, collaboration, and service, ensuring that students
are not only academically prepared but also socially responsible and professionally equipped for
the demands of the healthcare sector.
Mission
“To promote academic excellence, professional growth, and unity among health sciences
students while fostering service to society.”
Vision
The COHMSSA is being formed by the prestigious departments that make up the College of
Medicine and Health science, and as such the COMHSSA exist to harmonies the activities of the
various department; thus the Autonomy of each department is preserved.
Formation of COMHSSA!
COMHSSA was established to create a unified structure through which students of the various
departments within the College of Medicine and Health Sciences could be represented
collectively. The association was formed to strengthen communication between students, faculty,
and the college administration, while also fostering interdepartmental collaboration, mentorship,
and shared growth.
Since its formation, COMHSSA has continued to play a central role in organizing academic
programs, professional workshops, outreach initiatives, and social activities that enrich student
life and prepare members for impactful careers in healthcare.
Departments Under COMHSSA
COMHSSA is made up of students from the different departments within the College of
Medicine and Health Sciences, each contributing uniquely to the advancement of healthcare and
medical science. While each department maintains its academic identity, COMHSSA provides a
common platform that promotes unity, cooperation, and shared purpose among them. These
departments include:
Medicine and Surgery
Focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases through clinical practice and research.
Key Courses:
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Nursing Science
Prepares healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered care across various clinical settings.
Key Courses:
Fundamentals of Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Nursing Ethics and Leadership
Medical Laboratory Science
Trains students to perform laboratory investigations essential for disease diagnosis and monitoring.
Key Courses:
Clinical Chemistry
Medical Microbiology
Hematology
Immunology
Histopathology
Department of Anatomy
Studies the structure of the human body at gross and microscopic levels.
Key Courses:
Gross Anatomy
Histology
Embryology
Neuroanatomy
Department of Physiology
Explores the normal functions and mechanisms of the human body systems.
Key Courses:
General Physiology
Cardiovascular Physiology
Neurophysiology
Endocrinology
Renal Physiology
Department of Dentistry
Focuses on oral health, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental conditions.
Key Courses:
Oral Anatomy
Dental Materials
Oral Pathology
Prosthodontics
Orthodontics
Department of Optometry
Specializes in eye care, vision correction, and management of visual disorders.
Key Courses:
Ocular Anatomy
Optics
Clinical Optometry
Ocular Disease
Visual Science
Department of Public Health
Promotes community health through disease prevention, health education, and policy development.
Key Courses:
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Environmental Health
Health Promotion
Health Policy and Management
Department of Pharmacology
Studies drugs, their mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and effects on the body.
Key Courses:
General Pharmacology
Clinical Pharmacology
Toxicology
Chemotherapy
Neuropharmacology
Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Focuses on nutrition science and dietary management for health promotion and disease prevention.
Key Courses:
Human Nutrition
Clinical Dietetics
Food Science
Nutritional Biochemistry
Community Nutrition
