Fellowship Safaris Podcast features conversations with doctors of colour about their medical subspecialty training experiences around the world. Join the host Dr. Njeri Karianjahi to explore the fellowship journey and learn about the planning, joining, and completion process. Get unique insights and answers to your questions that you won't find on any website. Tune in to learn from medical fellows themselves!
S3, Ep. 14 - Part 2 (Season Finale): Inclusivity As A Lifestyle - Dr. Susan Wamithi-Gitao
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 (https://capmh.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13034-015-0033-z)
Pediatricians as Childhood Development Advocacy Champions in Kenya and Tanzania: A Case Study | Pediatrics (https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/152/6/e2023061187/194716/Pediatricians-as-Childhood-Development-Advocacy)
https://paeds.utoronto.ca/developmental-paediatrics#:~:text=The%20academic%20division%20of%20Developmental,community%20section%20of%20developmental%20paediatricians (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.
22 Jul 2024
S3, Ep. 14 - Part 1: Inclusivity As A Lifestyle - Dr. Susan Wamithi-Gitao
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 (https://capmh.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13034-015-0033-z)
Pediatricians as Childhood Development Advocacy Champions in Kenya and Tanzania: A Case Study | Pediatrics (https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/152/6/e2023061187/194716/Pediatricians-as-Childhood-Development-Advocacy)
https://paeds.utoronto.ca/developmental-paediatrics#:~:text=The%20academic%20division%20of%20Developmental,community%20section%20of%20developmental%20paediatricians (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
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
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.
15 Jul 2024
S3, Ep. 13: From Kangema To The World - Dr. Joe Mbuthia
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://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpaediatrics.uonbi.ac.ke%2Fprograms%2Fmaster-medicine-paediatrics-and-child-health-degree-programme%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0WFDFzrW7fR49mZd3JKOklVpR4q8RF8Gb1QR9MIsoUCRTjBilpPteaOF4_aem_fV2yOIklzQWPMFKvIfMgpg&h=AT0BP3mYsxzGc46BldkctG8SDaPiYNiI7kfDuDPyLDadr6jF516gIMi2HBwHtnxhVSo3fjWCn5QjdOVn7D1rO8swBXnkuNuSY6KJ6dfSIbjCrut6kbfaXLR7RpuOWGiFTKzb5nrCJQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0e-RW9TbYpdjHyNWfPLtDgAQawzBDKX9nVAIf_CLXRq38-7149sel2x-D5aBDBY0QjFmjiYGEUFD0fy5Bd5b-b9eKNmX5aU19N3DePDYuiE3x5Bkf48h3XEi97Q__3wmxxxm8Qj2QNdudOEeMBCcSQne8xB2jHDyaiE7I2yMx-l15ItAfCKmYEyMKt934)
https://www.ox.ac.uk/.../msc-paediatric-infectious... (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ox.ac.uk%2Fadmissions%2Fgraduate%2Fcourses%2Fmsc-paediatric-infectious-diseases%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Aa3qoXFk-lvYni-MTuCs7jO0mgvt4y7TVfrbvfCAt2KVKXfceO6q6AVM_aem_IGZa6Uw00TVre4bPWwU8ug%23%3A~%3Atext%3DAbout%2520the%2520course%2Cresearch%2520skills%2520in%2520the%2520subspecialty&h=AT2PcNfQuzgCA9vm4H2yXWTVN4TlrZHAWkW91ruIs2xJvkyxil-o0PhHiMfcoMiyuqWzSd2XsTGX1N51w_qWCrs36JoMH7428ZIz_Sl0DJV7MoYi_gB-x-iOLp17uqwDfTXl_ZbJ7g&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0e-RW9TbYpdjHyNWfPLtDgAQawzBDKX9nVAIf_CLXRq38-7149sel2x-D5aBDBY0QjFmjiYGEUFD0fy5Bd5b-b9eKNmX5aU19N3DePDYuiE3x5Bkf48h3XEi97Q__3wmxxxm8Qj2QNdudOEeMBCcSQne8xB2jHDyaiE7I2yMx-l15ItAfCKmYEyMKt934).
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/.../degrees/infectious-diseases/ (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpool.ac.uk%2Fstudy%2Fpostgraduate-research%2Fdegrees%2Finfectious-diseases%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2v_LYkSbuQSe8LR-sPeLanzOCgfgZS7VMSldR-wGbjp0Oyn4c0euI_i-U_aem__P5d0zPYbYiz8mN49ACrFQ&h=AT0rNy03LTNVBkUEsYgvhPs-S5TRJMkbebV16ByhYjLwUdd0ij837TEkpu9KPO2WySKcc9x-fuDIG9ra7LGXOfdjfDfbSbUY-dE4FiQzgw503fJ9Vb5R5AxX0d2RmZ-Td4jKd_Rg2w&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0e-RW9TbYpdjHyNWfPLtDgAQawzBDKX9nVAIf_CLXRq38-7149sel2x-D5aBDBY0QjFmjiYGEUFD0fy5Bd5b-b9eKNmX5aU19N3DePDYuiE3x5Bkf48h3XEi97Q__3wmxxxm8Qj2QNdudOEeMBCcSQne8xB2jHDyaiE7I2yMx-l15ItAfCKmYEyMKt934)
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.
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