Resident doctors in Nigeria are registered medical personnel with basic medical degree (MBBS, MDS or their equivalent) undergoing further training in accredited hospitals to become specialist. The Association of Resident Doctors Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria (ARD ABUTH) is a branch of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (Formerly, National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria) and an affiliate of Nigerian Medical Association, Kaduna State Chapter.