Kenyatta University School of Medicine students will begin their training at KUTRRH on Monday.
Following the recent Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) regulatory accreditation, the first cohort of 100 Kenyatta University School of Medicine students will be able to use the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) facilities on Monday next week.
According to KUTRRH CEO Ahmed Dagane, the level six facility is ready to receive Kenyatta University School of Medicine students in accordance with KMPDC regulatory procedures for patient bedside teaching (BST).
As part of the reception protocols, KUTRRH, he said, had already shared an Onboarding Letter with Kenyatta University, outlining a detailed two-day orientation process and program commencing Monday, October 16 morning for the students and their supervisors.
“Medical Training in Kenya is undertaken through a strict regulatory regime involving KMPDC accreditation to ensure quality assurance. The onboarding protocols have been outlined and shared with Kenyatta University to facilitate entry of the first 100 School of Medicine and Surgery Undergraduate students. We look forward to welcoming the students and their supervisors on Monday,” said Dagane.
Upon entry and orientation students, he explained, will undergo clinical rotation in five wards, renal unit, and oncology department, including access to the CyberKnife, Brachytherapy, Linac, and Chemotherapy pharmacy treatment areas.
The students will also access the accident and Emergency department, Pathology services, Radiology and Imaging department, and Surgery Department, including BST access to the seven KUTTRH Surgical Wards and seven surgical operation theatres.
