Plateau State University (PLASU) Bokkos set to commence Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) program.

Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Shedrack Best made this known while receiving report from the chairman of the fifteen  man Technical Advisory Committee on the Commencement of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) in Plateau State University, Bokkos  Professor Simon  Yiltok.

Professor Best while commending the commitment displayed by members of the committee which cut across various fields of medicine, surgery, pharmaceuticals and Health sciences,said ,he is pleased with the efforts the committee shown within a short period, adding that, their commitment should not just end with the submission of the report but the commencement of a process that will Kickstart the program.

He expressed the readiness of the plateau state government under the leadership of Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang to ensure the success of the program.

The vice Chancellor said, having enjoy the goodwill of professionals in the field,since the inauguration of the committee,all efforts will be put in place to succeed,
 'we will tease out the issues that needs executive approval and forward to the governor,we are in sync with the issue of plateau state specialist being the designated Teaching Hospital for this program...and I believe that,the governor will be open to the best idea that will make thia program right'.

Earlier while submitting the report, chairman of the technical committee Professor Simon Yiltok, informed the Vice Chancellor that,the committee met severally,visited the school to inspect infrastructure on ground alongside going through other similar reports and  came to conclusions that Plateau specialist Hospital be upgraded to served as Plateau state University Teaching Hospital.

Professor Yiltok said '..we review the theme knowing fully well that these are programs that are highly sort after by candidates and from experience from university of Jos I know that medicine, Nursing and medical lab are the top three courses that most applicants go for.

Professor Simon Yiltok added that the faculty from the committees findings will be able to provide teaching requirements successfully.