Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences
WDOMS ID: F0002440 Tanzania, United Republic of Mwanza
Country
Tanzania, United Republic of
City
Mwanza
WDOMS ID
F0002440
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School Type: Private
Year Instruction Started: 2003
Operational Status: Currently operational
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Non-Academic Afiliations: School has a religious affiliation.
School Website(s): In English
Additional Information: To: DNoumbouwo@ECFMG.org CC: anumiemtweve1@gmail.com BCC: Attachment: --none-- Subject: FW: 880060 Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences Diploma format Body: External Email. Please Proceed with Caution. ?Danielle NoumbouwoRegional CoordinatorMedical Education Resources??Dr. Christine Mugambi was a medical student (2006 - 2011) at Weill Bugando University College of Health and Allied Sciences (WBUCHS) which was a constituent college of Saint Augustine University of Tanzania. She was awarded a Doctor of Medicine degree by Saint Augustine University of Tanzania in November 2011.???WBUCHS was then transformed to the fully fledged University, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences and from 2011 degrees are awarded under Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences.?On Friday 13 June 2025 at 17:06:55 GMT+3, wrote: ????From: Noumbouwo, Danielle Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2025 19:24 To: vc@bugando.ac.tz; mmmirambo@gmail.com; convocation@cuhas.ac.tz Subject: 880060 Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences Diploma format??Dear Sir/Madam,?Recently, we received from Dr. Christine Mugambi, a 2011 graduate of your medical school, a final medical diploma which does not appear to be the same design as final medical diplomas we have received in the past from graduates of your medical school. For your reference, a copy of the diploma is attached.?To be certain that our credentials reference library is up to date I am respectfully requesting that you view the attached copy of the diploma and write back to advise ECFMG if this is the final diploma which is issued by your medical school (at the graduation ceremony) that would allow the holder to seek medical licensure.? ?If the attached document is not the final diploma awarded by your university, would you please provide a sample copy of the diploma issued by your university for the above-mentioned year??Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated!???Danielle NoumbouwoRegional CoordinatorMedical Education ResourcesECFMG ? A Member of Intealth3624 Market St., Philadelphia PA 19104 USAO: +1 (215) 823-2191F: +1 (215) 386-9767dnoumbouwo@ecfmg.org????DisclaimerThe information contained in this communication from ECFMG? / Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast Ltd.
School Contact Main Address: P.O. Box 1464 Mwanza Tanzania, United Republic of Phone Number(s): +255 (28) 2500881 Fax Number(s): +255 (28) 2502678 Email: principal@bugando.ac.tz
Main Address: P.O. Box 1464 Mwanza Tanzania, United Republic of
Phone Number(s): +255 (28) 2500881
Fax Number(s): +255 (28) 2502678
Email: principal@bugando.ac.tz
Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Year Instruction Began: 2003 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 5 years Language of Instruction: Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Foreign Students: Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: Tuition Paid By: Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2010 N/A 21 2009 N/A 24 2008 N/A 9
Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Year Instruction Began: 2003
Curriculum Last Revised:
Curriculum Duration: 5 years
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Year Ended:
Prerequisite Education:
Foreign Students:
Genders Admitted:
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Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2003 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2003 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.
Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 2003 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.