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The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) was formed in 1978 by a coalition of the local ARDs of University College Hospital, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, and University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital. Dr. Celestine Odum from (ARD LUTH) was elected the pioneer president of NARD.
Unfavourable government policies during the Shehu Shagari regime at the start of the Second Nigerian Republic such as the stoppage of car loans given to medical graduates and other issues bordering on salaries, call duty, structured residency programs and formalization of overseas training ensued.
NARD activities were coordinated from LUTH and LUTH ARD contributed significantly to the militarisation of NARD. The relationship between NARD and the NMA served as springboard for agitations in the early 1980s before their eventual proscription on February 22, 1985, by the General Muhammadu Buhari led administration.General Ibrahim Babangida lifted the proscription in order to allow the association participate in national discourse.
Dedicated sacrifice for the welfare of Doctors and prosperity of medical practice
To promote the interest of and foster closer toes and relationship among members
To consider and express its views on all proposed regulations, policies, and legislations affecting the training of Medical and Dental Doctors in Nigeria and on other aspects of medical practice.
To promote improvement in healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
To cooperate with other bodies with similar aims and objectives
To maintain a close relationship with Nigerian Medica Association (NMA) and all its affiliate bodies.
Membership is open to Nigerian resident doctors; contact us for registration details.
NARD carries out a lot of activities aimed at improving the welfare of doctors and healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
- Scientific conferences
- Medical and Surgical outreach (T-DROP)
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
- Public education & Enlightenment
- Advocacy
- Research
Visit our website regularly for news, events, and announcements.
NARD is the parent body of all the chapters of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) of Nigeria. It is an affiliate of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
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Contact Details
- House 1 69 Road(A) F Close, Gwarinpa Abuja, Nigeria
- PRO@nardng.org