The Journal of Medicine in Africa (JOMA), a publication of the Association of Resident Doctors, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, was borne out of the desire to give doctors, the medical community and allied health professionals, a platform to showcase their abilities in research and medical reporting to the outside world. This Platform is expected to improve the practice and delivery of health Care services to individuals residing in and around the communities around us and beyond. The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, is made up of medical practitioners undergoing specialist training in the various fields of training (Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Family Medicine, Dentistry, Radiology, Laboratory Medical specialists, etc.) The members of this prestigious association are known for academic excellence as the strive daily to improve on their medical practice, Knowledge, Skills and Care of patients in Cross River State, nationally and globally. The Journal of medicine in Africa, therefore aids them to showcase their work and enhance appropriate, practical and effective healthcare delivery. This Associational welcomes articles and cases reports from the entire medical world (medical and allied health communities). Every article or case report published in JOMA, goes through vigorous editorial scrutiny by both the editorial board and board of review members. Journal of Medicine in Africa is also committed to speedy publication of submitted manuscripts without compromising the standards of the rigorous peer review process as outlined in the author’s guidelines.

Dr. Bernard Bassey Akpu:
Department of internal medicine, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Cross river State, Nigeria.

Phone:+2348037623263

Email: bernardakpu@gmail.com