About Us
VISION
To be a center of choice for quality training, innovative research and policy development for the production of world-class surgeons.
MISSION
To provide teaching, research and quality surgical services. In doing so, the department shall enhance collaboration with Government of Kenya, research institutions locally and internationally to impact on health policies and standards in surgical practice.
CORE VALUES
- Strive to be a leader in surgical training, surgical research and surgical practice locally, regionally and internationally
- Espouse and impart the virtues of professional ethics and moral standards in training, research and practice
- Promote high quality evidence based surgical practice
- Nurture responsible professionalism through a culture of mentorship
- Promote gender sensitivity in surgical training, research and practice
- To promote the sub-specialties in internal surgery and ensure availability of high caliber sub-specialists to serve the needs of Kenya and East Africa region
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Programmes
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
The Department is responsible for MBChB programme (Pathology) which covers a duration of 2 years of full time study. Each year is divided into 3 semesters
POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
Currently, there are no Masters degree programmes but the Department has PhDÂ students
Faculty Profiles
- Prof. Jana Macleod
- Dr. John Masasabi Wekesa
- Dr. Nimrod Juniahs Mwakitawha
- Dr. Arnold Adili Wobenjo
- Dr. Kizito Asava Shivatchi
- Dr. Nathan Keiza Kagasi
- Dr. Allan Sajabi
- Dr. Patrick Muchunu
- Dr. Samuel Njiru
- Dr. Samson Misango
PART-TIME LECTURERS
- Prof. Jana Macleod
- Dr. Samson Misango
- Dr. Samuel Njiru
- Dr. Patrick Muchunu
NON - TEACHING STAFF
- Faith Ndegwa - Secretary
External Examiners
Prof. Robert Tenge
