The Institut Privé de Formation et de Recherches Médicales (IPFORMED), also known as the Institut de Médecine Pr Samba Diallo, is a premier private medical institution located in Dakar, Senegal. Established in 2009, it was the first private medical school in the country to receive formal state recognition. It operates under the accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation and ANAQ-Sup, following the international LMD (Licence, Master, Doctorate) academic framework.
IPFORMED is situated in the Sacré-Cœur III / VDN area of Dakar, offering a focused urban campus environment designed for high-level medical training.
Facilities: Modern, climate-controlled amphitheaters and specialized laboratories for anatomy, biochemistry, and microbiology.
Digital Resources: Access to a dedicated medical library and digital research portals.
Technology: Integrated pedagogical poles for clinical simulations, allowing students to practice procedures in a controlled environment before hospital rotations.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The institute emphasizes early clinical immersion. While IPFORMED is a private entity, its students are integrated into Senegal's public and private healthcare ecosystem:
CHU Network: Rotations are conducted at major Public University Teaching Hospitals in Dakar.
Specializations: Clinical stages cover Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics-Gynecology.
Community Health: In the final year, students participate in a "Stage Rural" to gain experience in primary care and community-based health management.
State University Affordability
The following table outlines the financial requirements for international and NRI students. Note: Figures in USD are approximate and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
*The initial deposit includes the Registration Fee plus the first and last months of tuition.
IPFORMED is primarily a day-campus.
Housing: There are no on-campus dormitories. However, the school’s administration provides a list of vetted private student residences and apartments in the safe, residential neighborhoods of Sacré-Cœur, Mermoz, and VDN.
Dining: The campus includes a student rest area, and the surrounding neighborhood is densely packed with diverse dining options ranging from local Senegalese cuisine to international fast-casual dining.
IPFORMED follows a structured admission cycle, typically beginning in July and ending in late November.
Candidates must hold a Scientific Baccalaureate (S1 or S2) or an equivalent international qualification (e.g., A-Levels/IB) with strong marks in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
As the medium of instruction is French, non-francophone students must demonstrate proficiency.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus