Raphael Owor, MBChB, MD, FRCPath, ScD, is a Ugandan physician, pathologist, academic and medical researcher.[1] He is the immediate past Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology, serving in that capacity from 2003 until 2007.[2] Prior to that, he served as the Dean of Makerere University School of Medicine, after serving as Pathology Professor and Head of Department at Makerere University.[3]
Raphael Owor | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) (Doctor of Medicine) Royal College of Pathologists (Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists) Mbarara University (Honorary Doctor of Science) |
| Occupation(s) | Physician, Pathologist & Academic |
| Years active | 1972 — present |
| Known for | Academics |
| Title | Former Chancellor of Mbarara University |
| Spouse | Mrs. Mary Owor |
Early life and education edit
For his O-Level and A-Level studies, Owor attended St. Peter's College Tororo, before he was admitted to Makerere University to study human medicine. He graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He further obtained the degree of Doctor of Medicine in Pathology, also from Makerere. Following his studies at Makerere, he received further training in the United Kingdom, specializing in Human Pathology. He was conferred with the title of Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists. Later, on 30 January 2010, Mbarara University awarded him an Honorary Doctor of Science degree.[4]
Career edit
Owor was one of the academicians who remained behind running Makerere University Medical School, when Ugandan dictator Idi Amin expelled Asians in 1972. Owor took over the Department of Pathology and started training new Pathologists under the Master of Medicine in Pathology program. Under his tenure, the Master of Medicine in Hematology program was also introduced.[5] Later, he served as the Dean, Makerere University School of Medicine, before he served as the chancellor of Mbarara University, from 2003 until 2007.[2] He was the first person in Uganda, who is not a head of State, to serve as the chancellor of a public university.[6][7]
Other responsibilities edit
In 2003, he became the founding chairman of the African Health Research Forum, a pan-African organisation that aims to promote health research for development in Africa.[8]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Metromed Medical Centre: Who We Are". Metromed Medical Centre (MMMC). 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ a b Tumushabe, Alfred (22 August 2008). "Uganda: Mbarara University Gets New Chancellor". Daily Monitor (Kampala) via AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ Cole P. Dodge and Paul D. Wiebe, ed. (1985). Crisis in Uganda: The Breakdown of Health Services (PDF). Oxford, New York, Toronto, Sydney, Frankfurt: Pergamon Press. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ Talemwa, Moses (1 February 2010). "Mbarara University's First Class Graduates Hail Group Discussions". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ Mulera, Muniini (16 July 2012). "Salute To Those Who Taught Us Medicine With Distinction". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ Eremu, John (12 August 2003). "Uganda: Owor New University Boss". New Vision (Kampala) via AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ Baguma, Raymond (30 January 2006). "Mbarara University Wants Aid". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ Njoroge, James (2003). "New Organization To Promote African Health Research" (PDF). Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 81 (1). World Health Organization: 71–2. PMC 2572312. PMID 12640479. Retrieved 11 March 2015.