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Housemanship in Nigeria: Challenges, Realities, and the Way Forward

Housemanship in Nigeria

What Is Housemanship?

Housemanship also known as internship, is the compulsory one-year clinical training for newly graduated medical doctors in Nigeria.


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During this period, these doctors, referred to as house officers, work under supervision in accredited hospitals using a provisional license issued by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).

This transitional phase allows house officers to apply their medical school knowledge in real-world settings, build clinical confidence, and prepare for full registration before proceeding to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

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