Listening to Dr. Susan Wamithi Gitao’s safari has the makings of an origin story for the books. She takes us through her medical education journey, while reflecting on key people in her family and career who helped make it all a reality, one day at a time. You do not want to miss hearing about one of the novel and most humbling paediatric subspecialties yet. Come learn about Developmental Paediatrics and the opportunities therein. You really do not want to miss out on this one. Should you want to reach out to Dr. Wamithi, her handle on X (Twitter) is @drciiru. Resource Alert!!! Cross-sectional survey on prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms at a tertiary care health facility in Nairobi Pediatricians as Childhood Development Advocacy Champions in Kenya and Tanzania: A Case Study | Pediatrics https://paeds.utoronto.ca/developmental-paediatrics#:~:text=The%20academic%20division%20of%20Developmental,community%20section%20of%20developmental%20paediatricians Lingo Breakdown: PCP-Pneumocystis pneumonia, a fungal infection of the lungs M and M-morbidity and mortality meeting whose purpose is to review the quality of care being provided to patients and/or their families. CMEs-continuous medical education sessions ADHD- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ODD-Oppositional Defiance Disorder Leso-A type of cotton fabric printed with coloured designs, used mainly for women’s clothing AKDN-Aga Khan Development Network ECD-Early Childhood Development Honorable Mentions: Sospeter Gitao The Late Mrs. Edith Gitao Mr. and Mrs. Wamithi Prof. William Macharia Dr. Frank Njenga Dr. Roseline Ochieng Dr. Mary Limbe Dr. Robert Armstrong Dr. Zipporah Gatheru Dr. Sharon Smile KPA Secretariat ECD Champions Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
Listening to Dr. Susan Wamithi Gitao’s safari has the makings of an origin story for the books. She takes us through her medical education journey, while reflecting on key people in her family and career who helped make it all a reality, one day at a time. You do not want to miss hearing about one of the novel and most humbling paediatric subspecialties yet. Come learn about Developmental Paediatrics and the opportunities therein. You really do not want to miss out on this one. Should you want to reach out to Dr. Wamithi, her handle on X (Twitter) is @drciiru. Resource Alert!!! Cross-sectional survey on prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms at a tertiary care health facility in Nairobi Pediatricians as Childhood Development Advocacy Champions in Kenya and Tanzania: A Case Study | Pediatrics https://paeds.utoronto.ca/developmental-paediatrics#:~:text=The%20academic%20division%20of%20Developmental,community%20section%20of%20developmental%20paediatricians Lingo Breakdown: PCP-Pneumocystis pneumonia, a fungal infection of the lungs M and M-morbidity and mortality meeting whose purpose is to review the quality of care being provided to patients and/or their families. CMEs-continuous medical education sessions ADHD- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ODD-Oppositional Defiance Disorder Leso-A type of cotton fabric printed with coloured designs, used mainly for women’s clothing AKDN-Aga Khan Development Network ECD-Early Childhood Development Honorable Mentions: Sospeter Gitao The Late Mrs. Edith Gitao Mr. and Mrs. Wamithi Prof. William Macharia Dr. Frank Njenga Dr. Roseline Ochieng Dr. Mary Limbe Dr. Robert Armstrong Dr. Zipporah Gatheru Dr. Sharon Smile KPA Secretariat ECD Champions Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
On our safari this week, we venture to Nairobi, where we encounter Dr. Joe Mbuthia, a consultant paediatrician and infectious disease specialist. Dr. Mbuthia graciously invites us to accompany him through the labyrinth of his life's journey, characterized by profound insights into love, vocation, and the pursuit of knowledge. He imparts invaluable wisdom regarding the essence of being a lifelong learner. With a fervent dedication to continuous growth and self-improvement, he underscores the timeless adage that it is never too late to embark on a journey of learning and development. Dr. Mbuthia's narrative serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring value of intellectual curiosity and professional development. His commitment to ongoing education exemplifies a steadfast dedication to excellence in his field and serves as an inspiration to aspiring medical practitioners. Should you want to get in touch with him, send him an email on jmbuthia@africaonline.co.ke Resource Alert!!! https://paediatrics.uonbi.ac.ke/.../master-medicine... https://www.ox.ac.uk/.../msc-paediatric-infectious.... https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/.../degrees/infectious-diseases/ Honorable Mentions: Prof. Hilary Ojiambo Prof. Fred Were Dr. David Githanga Dr. Wanjiku Kahiu Mrs. Wambui Mbuthia Stephanie and Claire Mbuthia Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
Let me introduce you to Dr. Leslie Walker Harding, The Chair of the Department of Paediatrics and The Associate Dean at the University of Washington. She is also the Senior Vice President at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Walker-Harding takes us through her safari towards adolescent medicine and leadership. Transitions are hard and Dr. Walker-Harding tells us about cultivating your tribe to help with these transitions. Should you want to get in touch with her, please connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-r-walker-harding-m-d-6b1a6410/ Resource Alert!!! https://www.usmle.org/bulletin-information/eligibility https://www.ecfmg.org/certification/eligibility-for-examination.html https://www.imgprep.com/a-comprehensive-guide-for-international-medical-graduates-seeking-residency-in-the-united-states https://health.ucdavis.edu/pediatrics/specialties/adolescent-medicine/ Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
I absolutely love it when a guest introduces me to another guest, this path has been peppered with some serendipitous encounters. 4 stand out in this season and this is one of them. There are a number of clinicians who have considered learning, training and practising in America and so I jumped on the opportunity to hear about Dr. Stella Ogake’s medical education safari spanning from Eldoret, Kenya to landing in the USA. This Professor and Associate Program Director of the Pulmonary and Critical care fellowship at Ohio State University shares her journey that is a blend of resilience, motivation and a passion for her unique combined specialty. You really do not want to miss out on this chat especially if you are considering studying and working abroad. Resource Alert!!! https://www.usmle.org/bulletin-information/eligibility https://www.ecfmg.org/certification/eligibility-for-examination.html https://www.imgprep.com/a-comprehensive-guide-for-international-medical-graduates-seeking-residency-in-the-united-states https://medicine.osu.edu/departments/internal-medicine/pulmonary/education/fellowships/pulmonary-critical-care-fellowship-program Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
The safari this week takes us all the way to Malaysia where my dear friend Dr. Hana Shamsuddin, a family physician, specialised in adolescent medicine takes us through her journey of life, family, duty and passion as she talks about her motivations, her challenges and where her medical education journey has currently led her to. This dynamic wife and mother of 3 was so much fun to sit and chat with. Should you want to get directly in contact with her with further questions, please reach out on nurainul@upm.edu.my Resource Alert!!! https://medicine.um.edu.my/pdf/postgraduate/NPMC/NPMC_PrimaryCareMedicinePGTraining.pdf https://medic.upm.edu.my/academic/postgraduate_medicine/master_of_medicine_family_medicine-1780?L=en https://paeds.utoronto.ca/adolescent-medicine#:~:text=The%20Division%20of%20Adolescent%20Medicine%20is%20committed%20to%20providing%20high,Program%2C%20Transgender%20Youth%20Clinic%20 Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
Today’s safari takes us down a path that a lot of paediatricians have contemplated as a specialty. A significant number of paediatricians naturally gravitate towards neonatology as a specialty, and many have argued that it is the foundation of paediatrics. I had the fortunate opportunity of sitting with Dr. Phanice Okara who chose the road less travelled in the world of neonatology. Her mastery of words as she brings her stories to life was truly a treat as she shares her safari of neonatology training across two continents, navigating different health care systems, social bonds and where she is now. Should you decide to get in touch directly, she can be reached on drphaniceokara@gmail.com. Resource Alert!!! https://www.jobs.nhs.uk https://www.nhsjobs.com/ https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/working-for-us/sectors/medical-dental/newborn-children-fellowships.aspx https://pediatrics.med.ubc.ca/divisions-centres/neonatology/ Honorable Mentions: Mr. and Mrs Okara The Uncles of the Okara Clan Prof. Musoke Prof. Bwibo Dr. Nyambura Kariuki Dr. Yvonne Nyakeri Dr. Brian Maugo Mr. Njalalle Baraza Mr. Mogera Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
Today’s safari takes us down a path that a lot of paediatricians have contemplated as a specialty. A significant number of paediatricians naturally gravitate towards neonatology as a specialty, and many have argued that it is the foundation of paediatrics. I had the fortunate opportunity of sitting with Dr. Phanice Okara who chose the road less travelled in the world of neonatology. Her mastery of words as she brings her stories to life was truly a treat as she shares her safari of neonatology training across two continents, navigating different health care systems, social bonds and where she is now. Should you decide to get in touch directly, she can be reached on drphaniceokara@gmail.com. Resource Alert!!! https://www.jobs.nhs.uk https://www.nhsjobs.com/ https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/working-for-us/sectors/medical-dental/newborn-children-fellowships.aspx https://pediatrics.med.ubc.ca/divisions-centres/neonatology/ Honorable Mentions: Mr. and Mrs Okara The Uncles of the Okara Clan Prof. Musoke Prof. Bwibo Dr. Nyambura Kariuki Dr. Yvonne Nyakeri Dr. Brian Maugo Mr. Njalalle Baraza Mr. Mogera Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
I am very excited to have interviewed Dr. David Githanga, a mentor in the area of paediatrics, cardiology and environmental health. His name has been synonymous with environmental health, and it was quite the treat to sit and hear how his formative years led up to this point in his life. His safari towards self-actualisation in his private and professional roles is definitely worth listening to. Should you wish to interact with Dr. Githanga more directly, please send him an email on davidgithanga@gmail.com Resource Alert!!! https://www.rcpi.ie/Portals/0/Document%20Repository/Training/Higher%20Specialist%20Training/Curricula%202022/Faculty%20of%20Paediatrics/Training_HST-Paediatric-Cardiology-Curriculum_2022.pdf http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/bitstream/handle/11295/109177/Githanga_Prevalence%20of%20Chronic%20Aflatoxin%20Exposure%20and%20the%20Resultant%20Clinical-immunological%20Effects%20in%20Children%20in%20Makueni%20County%2C%20Kenya.pdf Honorable Mentions: Prof. Jessy Githang’a Dr. Betty Gikonyo Dr. Ateso Dr. David Silverstein Prof. Christine Jowi Prof. Fred Were Dr. Joe Mbuthia Dr. Florence Murila Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
This week's safari delves into the profound intersection of friendship and mentorship within the medical realm. Dr. Carol Ndarathi, a seasoned practitioner and specialist, takes the spotlight as she intricately navigates her journey from medical school corridors to specialist training. Through her eloquent narrative, she sheds light on the transformative power of mentorship, emphasizing its pivotal role in shaping her professional trajectory and fostering invaluable opportunities. As listeners embark on this safari, they're invited to glean insights into the symbiotic relationship between mentor and mentee, underscored by mutual support and guidance. Furthermore, this dialogue serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness between personal and professional spheres within the medical community. Join us on this safari of shared wisdom and protips as we immerse ourselves in Dr. Ndarathi's narrative. #MedicalMentorship #ProfessionalGrowth #SafariReflections Resource Alert: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/clinical-dermatology-msc https://www.jkuat.ac.ke/kenyas-first-masters-programs-in-dermatology-and-emergency-medicine-commence/ https://kmpdc.go.ke/specialities/ Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
This safari is near and dear to my heart. Dr. Dan Odhiambo was one of those guys who I quickly identified as an outlier in our undergraduate class for so many great reasons. What started out as a messenger catch up chat quickly accelerated into my requesting him to share his amazing medical education safari with us and here we are! Come join us as we take a peek into the life of neurosurgeon on his path to pursuing a collection of fellowships. Dan’s experiences are an eye opener into this intricate subspecialty, and he manages to do this while contextualising the human experience in medical education. Resource Alert!!! https://humananatomy.uonbi.ac.ke/programs-content-type/bachelor-science-human-anatomy https://surgery.uonbi.ac.ke/programs/master-medicine-neurosurgery https://health.uct.ac.za/neurosurgery/education https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/education-and-exams/accreditation/rcs-senior-clinical-fellowship-scheme/national-surgical-fellowship-scheme-register/neurosurgery/ Honorable Mentions: Dr. Naomi Ochieng Dr. Andrew Odhiambo Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
This safari is near and dear to my heart. Dr. Dan Odhiambo was one of those guys who I quickly identified as an outlier in our undergraduate class for so many great reasons. What started out as a messenger catch up chat quickly accelerated into my requesting him to share his amazing medical education safari with us and here we are! Come join us as we take a peek into the life of neurosurgeon on his path to pursuing a collection of fellowships. Dan’s experiences are an eye opener into this intricate subspecialty, and he manages to do this while contextualising the human experience in medical education. Resource Alert!!! https://humananatomy.uonbi.ac.ke/programs-content-type/bachelor-science-human-anatomy https://surgery.uonbi.ac.ke/programs/master-medicine-neurosurgery https://health.uct.ac.za/neurosurgery/education https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/education-and-exams/accreditation/rcs-senior-clinical-fellowship-scheme/national-surgical-fellowship-scheme-register/neurosurgery/ Honorable Mentions: Dr. Naomi Ochieng Dr. Andrew Odhiambo Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
Embark on a safari of intellectual inquiry with Dr. Rasika Singh! Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of intersecting academic disciplines and the transformative power of personal passion in shaping professional trajectories. From a background in economics to a Master's in Business Administration with a focus on health finance, Dr. Singh's pivot to pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine is a testament to the dynamic nature of career evolution. Through introspective dialogue, Dr. Singh illuminates the intricate interplay between individual ambition, societal dynamics, and the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare systems. As voyagers on this journey, we're invited to contemplate the broader implications for interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative healthcare models, and transformative leadership within the medical domain. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the multifaceted dimensions of professional identity formation and the dynamic interplay of personal agency in healthcare. She can be reached directly for any further questions on rasikasingh@hotmail.com. #DrRasikaSingh #HealthcareLeadership #ProfessionalTrajectories Resource Alert!!! https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/degrees/mastersprograms/mbaprograms/fulltimemba Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS): https://www.carms.ca/ (Canadian Medical Education Directives For Specialists (CanMEDS): https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/canmeds/about-canmeds.html https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/194/49/E1691.full.pdf https://www.cmaj.ca/content/194/49/E1691 Adolescent Medicine Fellowship: https://paeds.utoronto.ca/adolescent-medicine Canadian Medical Licence Bridging resources: https://mcc.ca/news/an-essential-bridge-to-canadian-licensure/ https://canadianimmigrant.ca/careers-and-education/medical-doctor https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/partners-service-providers/immigrant-serving-organizations/best-practices/medical-licence-bridging-program.html https://canprepp.ca/information-for-international-medical-graduates-imgs/ Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
This week’s safari has Dr. Karan Gandhi, the country’s first fellowship trained hepatobiliary surgeon in Kenya at the helm. Come along with us as he walks us through his journey of self-discovery and actualisation as a surgeon and as a specialist surgeon on his medical education round trip safari from Kenya to South Africa and back. You for sure do not want to miss out on his mentorship experience, and the opportunities that this sub-specialty holds. #HepatobiliarySurgeon Episode Highlights: -Surgical training landmarks in Kenya and South Africa -Subspecialist training in hepatobiliary surgery Resource Alert!!! Link to Master of Medicine in General Surgery: https://surgery.uonbi.ac.ke/programs/master-medicine-general-surgery-mmedsurg https://som.mu.ac.ke/index.php/k2-categories/postgraduate/master-of-medicine-in-general-surgery https://www.aku.edu/mcea/surgery/Pages/residency.aspx https://health.uct.ac.za/home/surgery#:~:text=Postgraduate%20studies&text=Registrars%20write%20the%20College%20of,various%20College%20examinations%20are%20high. Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
This week, we are joined by "Renaissance Doctor" Mr. Njalalle Baraza. He takes us on a safari from Kenya to the UK, Canada and back to Kenya, on his journey to becoming a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon. Find out why I coined the term ‘Renaissance Doctor’ for him as you will get to hear about other elements in his life that help make meaning of his existence and his life experiences, outside of the operating theatre. He is currently based at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. Should you wish to reach him, please drop him an email on njaleb@gmail.com. #RenaissanceDoctor #Orthopaedics #Inspiration Episode Highlights: - Why orthopaedics is such a fulfilling specialty - How to prepare for fellowships in a foreign country - Making oneself competitive as a doctor worldwide - Importance of meaningful activities outside the hospital Resource Alert!!! Link to PLAB exams for UK registration. https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-the-register/plab/plab-1-guide/when-and-where-can-you-take-plab-1 Link to UBC sports surgery fellowship. https://orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/education/fellowshipopportunities/reconstructive-arthroscopy-fellowship/#:~:text=About%3A,an%20academic%20tertiary%20referral%20setting. Link to UBC paeds ortho fellowship. https://orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/education/fellowshipopportunities/pediatric-orthopaedics-fellowship/ His recommended books for doctors When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25899336-when-breath-becomes-air House of God by Samuel Shem https://www.amazon.com/House-God-Samuel-Shem/dp/0425238091 Being Mortal by Atul Gawande https://www.blinkist.com/en/books/being-mortal-en Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
Embark on a captivating safari through Dr. Karen Mbaabu’s inspiring journey to become an oncoplastic breast surgeon. In a realm historically dominated by men, Dr. Mbaabu, alongside other remarkable female surgeons, is rewriting the narrative. Dr. Mbaabu’s pursuit of oncoplastic breast surgery in the UK is a testament to her resilience. Join us as she unveils the intricacies of her “World Making” Her story unfolds with awe-inspiring strength and determination. Cue the theme music and discover why Dr. Mbaabu is transforming the landscape for female surgeons. Don’t miss this empowering tale! #WomenInSurgery #WonderWoman #OncoplasticbreastSurgery #KenyanFemaleSurgeon Resource Alert!!! https://www.aomrc.org.uk/medical-training-initiative/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rKSLEUXFIvLkfKH1OUk4ojqx9eRz8QWivMboJlTOc9A/edit#heading=h.cvlgvc3svx0 https://www.iscp.ac.uk/media/1342/oncoplastic-breast-surgery-curriculum-2022.pdf https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/-/media/Files/RCS/Education-and-exams/Accreditation/Fellowship/Breast-Surgery-Framework.pdf https://www.ssk.or.ke/kaws/ https://www.cosecsa.org/fcs-ecsa-information/ Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. Created and Hosted by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast. Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram & TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast
Breaktime is over! Fellowship Safaris Podcast welcomes you to the 3rd Leg of our safari into the wonderful world of reflections and stories from the medical education journeys. This season we are proud to bring to you different captains who will set us on course for loads of tips, resources and thought-provoking narratives. We begin by reflecting on where we have come from, checking our maps and planning our course for the safari ahead. Karibuni to the Fellowship Safaris Podcast Express!
On this last episode of season 2, I share the podcast mic with my mother Njoki Karianjahi and my sister Josephine Karianjahi. Mum and Jo take us through what I call the ripple effect of fellowship training on family and some of the tools that helped them…and me! Episode Highlights: Njoki Karianjahi aka Mum is an entrepreneur and manufacturer, check out her website! https://www.karian.co.ke/ Josephine Karianjahi aka Jo is an entrepreneur and the co-founder and co-director of Africa Podfest: https://www.podcasting.africa/ Dr. Kahiti Wira - The Working Hyena - a name that Mum fondly coined for me during my fellowship 🙂(it was busy y’all!) Hyenas are also so misunderstood. Check out some of their characteristics: Hyenas are actually proficient hunters (they are not scavengers!). Females are the mainly the ones that lead clans (all hail the Matriachy!). They are one of the best mothers in the animal kingdom. They are amazingly intelligent (even more than chimpanzees in group problem solving). They can count (what?). They live for long (well more than lions and tigers). They are vocal (up to 28 vocalisations). https://wildtomorrow.org/blog/2020/5/7/10-amazing-facts-about-hyenas
In our 11 th installment, Dr. Njeri talks to Dr. Reuel Kageni Maina, an ENT Surgeon who subspecialised in Paediatric ENT in South Africa. He takes us through his discovery of purpose and duty in ENT surgery as well as the training that took him far away from home. Dr. Kageni also shares about the impact fellowship training has had on the kind of practice he aspires to set up in Kenya. Episode Highlights: There are 8 ENT subspecialities ie: Paediatric, Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology,Head and Neck Surgery, Skull base surgery/Neurotology, Facial Plastics, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. (https://www.bmj.com/careers/article/the-complete-guide-to-becoming-an-ent-surgeon-otolaryngologist) ‘Operation Ear Drop project provides preventive, surgical and rehabilitative services to the hearing impaired Kenyans with emphasis on children, especially from underprivileged backgrounds.' (https://healthsciences.uonbi.ac.ke/announcements/operation-ear-drop-project-restoring-hearing) ‘Electronic Portfolio for International Credentials (EPIC) offers primary-source verification of medical credentials to physicians and organizations worldwide.’ (https://www.ecfmg.org/psv/) Karl Storz ENT Fellowship (https://health.uct.ac.za/paediatricent/training) Medical Registrar-Doctor in training, more senior than a junior doctor, however not yet a consultant. Huddle- short meetings held between medical teams prior to the start of a shift or procedures to review cases, roles. Indemnity- A comprehensive form of insurance compensation for damage or loss. ‘Sirudi tena’-I am not coming back ‘Nimetoka kabisa’-I am completely done with this(loosely translated) Dr. Maina can be reached through email :mreuelkageni@yahoo.com, Instagram: @reuelmaina Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. Created and Hosted by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.
Fellowship Safaris takes a journey to Tanzania where Dr. Njeri had a chat with Prof. Francis Furia, associate professor of paediatrics based at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. He subspecialised in paediatric and adult nephrology as well as paediatric rheumatology. Armed with a passion for his patients and thirst for medical education, Prof. Furia walks us through his choices and paths and the doors it opened for a resource-limited clinical set up. Episode Highlights: Prof. Francis Furia is a paediatrician, an associate professor of paediatrics at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences Subspecialty training: Paediatric and adult nephrology, paediatric rheumatology. His training was pursued in India, Norway, South Africa and Tanzania. An example of how to adapt fellowship learning for the local setting: Improvised peritoneal dialysis in an 18-month-old child with severe acute malnutrition (kwashiorkor) and acute kidney injury: a case report https://jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1752-1947-7-168 Visit the website: www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. Created and Hosted by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.