Busitema University established the Faculty of Health Sciences in Mbale City in 2013 to address health-workforce inequities in Eastern Uganda. It is the first medical school in Eastern Uganda, and its pioneer cohort was admitted in the 2013/2014 academic year.
The faculty combines innovative health-professions education with research and community-based education, and works with ministries, district local governments, hospitals, and private partners to broaden students’ clinical and community experience.