Department of Surgery

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Established in 1983, the Department of Surgery is one of the founding units of the Faculty of Clinical Sciences and, since its inception, has provided comprehensive training in general and specialised surgery, preparing medical students to manage surgical conditions with competence and precision. With a strong focus on practical learning, research, and clinical excellence, the department continues to produce skilled doctors.

Vision

To raise a generation of medical doctors who are highly skilled surgically in the management of surgical conditions, both locally and internationally.

Our History

The Department of Surgery is one of the foundation departments of the faculty of clinical sciences (FCS) of Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences (OACHS), Sagamu Campus. The department was established in 1983. It provides training for undergraduate medical students in general surgery and its related specialties.

Academic Programme

The department offers undergraduate programs designed to equip the medical students with adequate knowledge of general surgery and surgical specialties such as Urology, orthopaedic and trauma, pediatric surgery, otorhinolaryngology/ ENT, Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology so as to produce astute clinicians / general practitioners for the nation and the world at large.

It also encompasses anaesthesia and radiology in the final MBChB examination. Teachings are carried out through didactic lectures, seminars, ward rounds, bedside teachings, theatre sessions in the teaching hospital and training in clinical skills.

Research Areas

Research in the department spans surgical areas such as General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Pediatric Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology and Neurosurgery.

Facilities for Student Training

The department has experienced academic staff and facilities to support clinical training and research:

  1. General surgical and Specialty clinics
  2. Surgical wards for males, females and children, including an eye ward
  3. Modular theatre with different suites for the different specialties to perform and demonstrate surgical procedures
  4. Modern books and Journals
  5. Conducive lecture halls and classrooms for interactive teaching.

Departmental Organogram

Dr Olubunmi Temitope BODUNDE

Olubunmi.bodunde@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4961-2214
Google scholar citation:315, h-index 12; i10-index :8
+2348033859838

Dr Olubunmi Temitope Bodunde is a Reader / Consultant Ophthalmologist with an interest in pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. She is a clinician-scientist with clinical and research experience. She obtained her MBChB degree from Ogun State University and a Master’s in Public Health from Olabisi Onabanjo University. A fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, Faculty of Ophthalmology. She also has a fellowship in pediatric Ophthalmology and strabismus with the Nigerian Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (NIPOSS) and a Short-term Fellowship with PBMA’S H.V. Desai Eye Hospital, India. Her research interests is in pediatric ophthalmology, community ophthalmology and general ophthalmology. She is currently the Acting Head of the Department of Surgery.

She is a committed teacher, a hard-working researcher and a passionate clinician. Has always been involved in constant personal and Professional development. Her passion is to better understand childhood ocular disorders and management, especially in the Sub -Saharan Africa. She hopes to achieve this through further professional development as opportunities come and do excellent research, and publish in high-impact journals. Her findings will then be translated into improved practice through advocacy for health policy change. She has given several public lectures, actively engaged in community volunteer activities through cataract surgical eye camps and also as a reviewer for scientific journals. She is the current Chairman of NIPOSS and has over 50 publications in both National and international journals.
In her capacity as Acting Head of Department, she coordinates academic administration, staff co-ordination, curriculum developments, students’ training, mentoring and welfare.

Recent Publications

  1. Bodunde, O.T, Afe,T.O, Otulana ,T.O, Ogunsemi, O., Ajibode ,H.A, Onabolu,O.O. (2020) Perception of stigma and health seeking behavior among patients with strabismus visiting a tertiary eye clinic in Southwestern Nigeria. South African Ophthalmology Journal,15(3):24-26..
  2. Olatunji A, Bodunde O.T, Olusola-Bello, M, Adekoya , A O (2020). Sonography of The Injured Eyes of Children-A Suburban Tertiary Care Experience. The Nigerian Medical Practioner;78(3-6):35-41.
  3. Bodunde, O. T, Sholeye, O. O, Onabolu, O. O, Otulana, T. O, Ajibode, H.A. (2021). Knowledge and Attitude of Senior Secondary School Students to Strabismus in an Urban Town in South Western Nigeria. Journal of Biomedical Research & Clinical Practice,4(3):47-52.
  4. Ademola-Popoola, D.S, Fajolu, I.B., Claire Glbert., Olusanya, B.A., Onakpoya, O.H., ………., Bodunde, O.T., et al 14/32 (2021). Strengthening retinopathy of Prematurity screening and Treatment services in Nigeria: a case study of Activities, challenges and outcomes 2017-2020(35) multicenter study. BMJ Open Ophthalmology; 6(1): e000645.
  5. Fafiolu, V.O, Ajibode, H.A, Onabolu, O.O, Jagun, O.O, Bodunde, O.T, Otulana, T.O. (2021). Erratum: The impact of Presbyopia on the quality of life in a semi-urban community in Southwest Nigeria. African Vision and Eye Health;80(1): a696.
  6. Ajibode H.A, Fafiolu V.O, Bodunde O.T. (2022). Prevalence and patterns of refractive error among adults in Sagamu, South-West Nigeria. African Vision and Eye Health Journal; 81 (1): a724.
  7. Otulana T.O, Bodunde O.T, Ajibode H.A, Onabolu O.O. (2022). Prevalence and pattern of refractive error in a tertiary facility in southwest Nigeria. Malaysian Journal of Ophthalmology; 4: 238-251.
  8. Bodunde, O.T., Otulana ,T.O., Fakolujo, V.O., Ogunfowora , O.B. (2024). Assessment of the Knowledge of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in a Cohort of Nurses in Ogun State, Nigeria. Annals of Health Research; 10(2) {June 2024}:122-131.
  9. Otulana ,T.O., Shobanjo, A.B. , Ayeni, O.A., Bodunde O.T., Ajibode H.A. (2024). Prevalence of Refractive errors and other eye disorders in School children in a rural Local Government Area in Ogun state, Nigeria. The Nigerian Health Journal: 24(2) :1311-1318.
  10. Bodunde, O.T, Otulana, T.O., Fakolujo, V.O., Olagnenro, A.S. (2025). Childhood Cataract in a Surburban Tertiary Institution in Southwest Nigeria. Annals of Health Research:11(1): March 2025) 1-6.
  11. Otulana, T.O., Bodunde, O.T., Onabolu,O.O., Ajibode, H.A.(2025) Self-reported knowledge of refractive errors : A survey of cohort of Nigerian doctors. Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology;37(2): (May- -August)172-80

Academic Staff

Prof. Lateef Olatunni Adedokun Thanni- Profssor of Orthopedics. Loa.thanni@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0619-2042; Google Scholar Citations: 4066; h-index 13; i10-index 16 (+2348023721022)

Prof Babatunde Adeteru Ayoade- Professor of General Surgery. babatunde.ayoade@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6834-9012; Google Scholar Citations:482;h-index 13;i10-index 15 (+234803348122)

Prof Sogebi Olusola Ayodele- Professor of Oto-Rhino-laryngology.olusola.sogebi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0001-7670-4686; Google Scholar Citations 917; h-index 19, i10-index 26 (+2348023262034)

Dr Taibat Olusola Otulana- Senior Lecturer. Otulana.olusola@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-8287-8321; Google Scholar citation with h-index none; (+2348033745315)

Dr Chingbundu Collins Nwokoro- Senior Lecturer. chigbundu.nwokoro@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5599-4247. Google Scholar Citations 6463; h-index 28; i10-index 38 (+2348033453067)

Dr Abimbola Adeola Akintunde Oyelekan- Senior Lecturer. abimbola.oyelekan@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7909-1528; Google Scholar Citation 221; h-index 8, i10-index 8 (+2348037176933)

Dr Adeleke Owolabi Adekoya- Lecturer 1.adekoya@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5872-5280; Google Scholar Citations 559 (+2348033790227)

Dr Festus Ayobami Oshunpidan- Lecturer 1oshunpidan.festus@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. Oricid ID: 0009-0001-1688-1979. Google Scholar Citation 258 (+2348034384365)

Dr Lukmon Olusesan Amosu- Lecturer 1.lukmon.amosu@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5494-1402; Google Scholar Citations 177, h-index 6 (+2348028944158)

Dr Adeduntan Sarah Olagbenro- Lecturer 1.adeduntan.olagbenro@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/ 0009-0008-3526-6999; (+2348036923389)

Non-academic staff

Mrs. Mary Oluwakemi Awolaja-Senior Secretarial Asst 1.oyetola.oluwakemi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. +2347031564227

Mrs. Modinat Morenikeji Sokemi- Senior Clerical officer. Sokemi.modinat@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. +2348137039877

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Department Courses

Undergraduate
  1. MBChB Medicine and Surgery

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