Fellowship in Neonatal Medicine

Overview

Clinical fellowship in neonatal medicine at the University of Nairobi for paediatricians, described as the first of its kind in East Africa, with attachments at Kenyatta National Hospital and partner hospitals.

The programme

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Specialty associations

Not yet verified

Learning format

Clinical sessions, lectures, seminars, supervised clinical work, delivery-room care and procedures

Duration

Minimum 2 and maximum 4 calendar years

Start

One intake per academic year in September

Positions

Not stated on the official page

Accreditation

Not stated on the official page

Department

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

MMed in Paediatrics and Child Health of the University of Nairobi or equivalent recognised by UoN Senate; eligible for registration with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya; English proficiency evidence (e.g. TOEFL) if basic medical degree not taught in English; valid professional indemnity for the full training period; certificate of good conduct from MPDB or equivalent for foreign candidates; pass application and interview

Qualification requirement

Masters of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health (UoN) or equivalent recognised by UoN Senate

Citizenship requirement

Not stated on the official page

Practice location requirement

Not yet verified

Membership requirement

Not yet verified

Eligibility restrictions

Not yet verified

Language

Not stated on the official page

Teaching language

Not stated on the official page

Clinical language

Not stated on the official page

International applicants

Yes – foreign candidates need certificate of good conduct from home regulator; fee schedule for foreign students published; extra percentage fees for some international categories

Licence requirement

Eligible for registration with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board of Kenya

Visa route

Not stated on the official page

Visa sponsorship

Not stated on the official page

Visa support

Not stated on the official page

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated as a numbered closing date on the official page; online application via University of Nairobi postgraduate portal

Application method

Register and apply online via the University of Nairobi postgraduate application link on the programme page; application and interview process

Documents

Not stated on the official page

Contact

Dr Brian Maugo, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health; P.O. Box 19676-00202; Tel 0204915046; dept-paediatrcs@uonbi.ac.ke

Funding and costs

Tuition / fees

Year 1 total Kshs 283,500; Year 2 total Kshs 278,500 (domestic composite fees as published). Foreign-student USD schedules also published, with additional percentage surcharges for some international categories

Application fee

Not stated on the official page

Stipend / salary

Not stated on the official page

Scholarship

Not stated on the official page

Funding

Not stated on the official page

Sources and verification