Faculte de Médecine de Pharmacie et d'Odonto-Stomatologie de l' Université de Nouakchott

• The FM POS is part of the modern campus of the Université de Nouakchott, designed to support clinical and theoretical training.
• Image-Guided Therapy Center (CIGT): A specialized center within the faculty used for advanced training workshops for surgeons and residents.
• Anatomage and Body Interact have been integrated into the faculty's resources. These virtual dissection tables and clinical simulation software are now available to enhance student training.
• Laboratories are available for Galenic Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Histology.
• The lecture halls feature a sizable 450-seat amphitheater, serving as a venue for essential lectures and international scientific seminars.
• Research units are dedicated to addressing regional health concerns, such as infectious diseases and maternal health.

• Students undergo rigorous clinical rotations at major national hospitals in Nouakchott.
• Centre Hospitalier National (CHN): The primary tertiary care teaching hospital.
• Centre Hospitalier de Spécialités (CHS): Focused on specialized medical and surgical branches.
• Hospital Militaire de Nouakchott: Known for its high standards of discipline and specialized trauma care.
• Clinical Training: Bedside teaching begins in the 3rd year, with students rotating through Pediatrics, Gynae & Obs, Internal Medicine, and Surgery.

As a public university, fees for domestic students are heavily subsidized. International student fees are often determined by international cooperation agreements.

Scholarship

• Excellence Awards are a staple, with the faculty recognizing the top students each year through certificates and monetary rewards.
• National bourses, or scholarships, offer Mauritanian students the chance to apply based on their merit and financial circumstances.
• Furthermore, students from neighboring nations, such as Senegal and Mali, can benefit from regional academic exchange programs.

• The Vibe: Nouakchott is the coastal capital of Mauritania. It is a rapidly growing city with a desert-coastal climate. Tevragh Zeina is the most developed and safe residential/commercial district.
• Connectivity:
• Air: Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) connects the city to major hubs in France, Turkey, Morocco, and West Africa.
• Taxis and minibuses are the main ways people get around the city.

• Accommodation at the University of Nouakchott offers university residences, called Cités Universitaires, for all students.
• However, a significant number of medical students choose to rent privately, often in the Tevragh Zeina area.
• Dining: Campus restaurants provide affordable meals for students.
• Student Union: Active associations organize health awareness campaigns, sports tournaments, and the "Medical Days" of Nouakchott.
• Culture: The environment is multicultural, reflecting Mauritania's position as a bridge between the Arab world and Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Postgraduate Training: The faculty offers residency programs (DES) in several specialties, including neurosurgery, cardiology, and general surgery.
• Ethics: There is a heavy emphasis on medical ethics and the adaptation of healthcare to the specific socio-economic context of the Sahel region.