Overview
The overall goal of the MMed-TCVS programmeis to produce competent, autonomous, ethical and outstanding Thoracic and Cardiovacular Surgeons who serve the communities they attend to with passion and purpose. The objective of the course is to produce qualified surgeons with the knowledge, skills and attitudes which shall enable them to function effectively as TCV surgeons.
The teaching philosophy employed is based on adult learning principles inclined towards realizing the needs of the learner in a learner-centred approach. The course is geared towards production of surgeons with the necessary skills to cope with the global challenges of modern-day surgical practice.
Philosophy: Kenyan people suffering from thoracic and cardiovascular disease should have the highest quality of thoracic and cardiovascular surgical care. This should be delivered in a sustainable way by passionate and competent surgeons with a high sense of moral and professional responsibility towards their patients. The quality of the surgical care should inspire the Kenyan people and generate faith and hope for the future.
Rationale: Kenya’s specialised surgical care needs have increased greatly over the years, and continue to do so. This is demonstrated by the many surgical specialties that have developed in Kenya and the many Kenyan patients that are still sent abroad for such specialised care because of the shortage of skilled surgeons locally. Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery tops this list, with particular reference to cardiac surgery. The costs involved are high, but can be reduced drastically with locally available facilities and expertise. It is estimated that Kenya requires 600thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons to provide full services to Kenya’s population of 49 million. There are currently less than 20 practicing Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons on the country; the need for this programme remains great.
Goal: To produce Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons with the requisite skills and competencies to competently care for patients with general thoracic surgical, cardiac surgical and peripheral vascular surgical conditions.
Expected learning outcomes
1.The trainee should be able to independently deliver competent preoperative care to the Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgical patient.
2.The trainee should be able to independently and competently perform all core Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgical procedures.
3.The trainee should be able to independently deliver competent early postoperative care to the Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgical patient.
4.The trainee should be able to independently deliver competent late postoperative care to the Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgical patient.
Structure
The course is offered at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) the teaching hospital of UoN and also at accredited external rotation sites.
MODE OF DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAMM
- Face-to-Face: via lectures, seminars, tutorials and bedside teaching.
- E-Learning (ODel)
- Self directed learning
Contacts of support persons:
Thematic Unit Head
Dr. Mark awori
Tel (Dept): +254 20 4915043
Admission Requirements
Admission is once a year and the Common Regulations for the Master of Medicine Degree in UoN shall apply. The candidates eligible for admission into the programme shall fulfil the following conditions:
- Hold a minimum of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) degree of the University of Nairobi or any equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
- The degree should be registrable by the Medical Practitioner’s and Dentists Council of Kenya for purposes of training and learners must produce evidence of registration and retention with the council or equivalent at commencement of training.
- The learners shall be required to have a Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance cover before commencement of training.
Schedule of intakes: Admission is done once every year.
Application : Click here to apply
Careers
Graduands end up in successful employment or careers in private and public sector or academia. The programme can lead to sub-specialization training in any of the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery sub-specialties.
Attachment Opportunities: These include Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kijabe Mission
Hospital, Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital, Aga Khan University Hospital, Coast General Referral Hospital.
LIST OF ALUMNI
- Dr. Nikita P Mehta
- Dr. Naomi Kebba
- Dr. Fredrick Mitema
Fees and Funding
| Year 1 | TOTALS |
| TUITION | 648,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| Totals | 685,000.00 |
| Year 2 | |
| TUITION | 648,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| Totals | 680,000.00 |
| Year 3 | |
| TUITION | 648,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| Totals | 680,000.00 |
| Year 4 | |
| TUITION | 648,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| Totals | 680,000.00 |
| Year 5 | |
| TUITION | 648,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | 30,000.00 |
| Totals | 710,000.00 |
| Grand totals | 3,435,000.00 |
