It is with great joy and profound purpose that I welcome you to the Transatlantic University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Umuchukwu, Nigeria. This institution was founded on my lifelong vision to create a center of excellence in medical and health sciences education that meets global standards while addressing the unique healthcare needs of Africa.
At Transatlantic University, we are committed to training competent, compassionate, and innovative healthcare professionals who will not only provide excellent medical care but also drive research, innovation, and leadership in their communities and beyond. Guided by our motto—Character, Service, and Innovation—we seek to produce graduates who embody integrity, dedicate themselves to serving humanity, and pioneer transformative solutions in healthcare and society.
I invite you—students, faculty, partners, and stakeholders—to join us on this transformative journey. Together, we will build an institution that stands as a beacon of learning, service, and innovation, dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing humanity. Welcome to a future of excellence.
Dr. Godwin O. Maduka, M.D., Pharm.D.
Chancellor
Chancellor’s Profile
Founder and Chancellor, Transatlantic University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Umuchukwu, Nigeria
Dr. Godwin O. Maduka, M.D., Pharm.D., is a highly accomplished physician, pharmacist, educator, and visionary leader whose career embodies excellence in medicine, academia, and innovation.
He earned a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia, and a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Tennessee, Memphis. He completed advanced residency and fellowship training in Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Management at Harvard Medical School, one of the world’s foremost centers of medical training.
Dr. Maduka holds distinguished academic appointments, serving as:
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
Professor of Pain Management and Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and the Founder and Medical Director of the Las Vegas Pain Institute & Medical Centers, the largest pain management facility of its kind in Nevada. His work in medicine and academia has earned him international recognition as a pioneer in pain medicine and a mentor to future generations of healthcare professionals.
As a philanthropist, Dr. Maduka has invested significantly in education, healthcare, and community development, particularly in Nigeria. His visionary projects include schools, hospitals, civic centers, and churches, transforming communities and empowering lives.
With the establishment of the Transatlantic University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Umuchukwu, Dr. Maduka fulfills a lifelong vision: to create a world-class institution of higher learning that combines global standards of education, cutting-edge medical research, and community-focused service.
As Chancellor and Founder, he brings to the University his unique blend of academic excellence, medical expertise, entrepreneurial innovation, and humanitarian commitment. His leadership is a beacon of inspiration to students, faculty, and stakeholders, guiding the University to become a center of excellence in healthcare education and research in Africa and beyond.