Since its establishment, the College of Medicine and its collaborators have generated high quality health research findings which have been published in reputable local and international journals and presented at high profile scientific conferences. Some of the findings have enabled Malawi to improve the management of health-related conditions and to formulate relevant health programs and policies. Furthermore, research activities have accorded Malawian graduates and scientists with an opportunity to receive hands-on research training and obtain higher academic qualifications. Research at the College hosted in different departments coordinated by the Research Support Centre. Each year the CoM hosts a Research Dissemination Conference were local and international researchers present research findings in health research on studies being conducted in Malawi. The CoM also has four research affiliates which help to support basic medical and operational research, and consultancies, on issues that reflects the country's needs and health problems.