Fellowship Safaris

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.

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 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.

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.

S3, Ep. 12: Cultivating Your Tribe - Dr. Leslie Walker Harding

Let me introduce you to Dr. Leslie Walker Harding, The Chair of the Department of Paediatrics and The Associate Dean at the University of Washington. She is also the Senior Vice President at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Walker-Harding takes us through her safari towards adolescent medicine and leadership. Transitions are hard and Dr. Walker-Harding tells us about cultivating your tribe to help with these transitions. Should you want to get in touch with her, please connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-r-walker-harding-m-d-6b1a6410/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-r-walker-harding-m-d-6b1a6410/] Resource Alert!!! https://www.usmle.org/bulletin-information/eligibility [https://www.usmle.org/bulletin-information/eligibility] https://www.ecfmg.org/certification/eligibility-for-examination.html [https://www.ecfmg.org/certification/eligibility-for-examination.html] https://www.imgprep.com/a-comprehensive-guide-for-international-medical-graduates-seeking-residency-in-the-united-states [https://www.imgprep.com/a-comprehensive-guide-for-international-medical-graduates-seeking-residency-in-the-united-states] https://health.ucdavis.edu/pediatrics/specialties/adolescent-medicine/ [https://health.ucdavis.edu/pediatrics/specialties/adolescent-medicine/] 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.

S3, Ep. 11: Living The American Dream - Dr. Stella Ogake

I absolutely love it when a guest introduces me to another guest, this path has been peppered with some serendipitous encounters. 4 stand out in this season and this is one of them. There are a number of clinicians who have considered learning, training and practising in America and so I jumped on the opportunity to hear about Dr. Stella Ogake’s medical education safari spanning from Eldoret, Kenya to landing in the USA.  This Professor and Associate Program Director of the Pulmonary and Critical care fellowship at Ohio State University shares her journey that is a blend of resilience, motivation and a passion for her unique combined specialty. You really do not want to miss out on this chat especially if you are considering studying and working abroad. Resource Alert!!! https://www.usmle.org/bulletin-information/eligibility [https://www.usmle.org/bulletin-information/eligibility] https://www.ecfmg.org/certification/eligibility-for-examination.html [https://www.ecfmg.org/certification/eligibility-for-examination.html] https://www.imgprep.com/a-comprehensive-guide-for-international-medical-graduates-seeking-residency-in-the-united-states [https://www.imgprep.com/a-comprehensive-guide-for-international-medical-graduates-seeking-residency-in-the-united-states] https://medicine.osu.edu/departments/internal-medicine/pulmonary/education/fellowships/pulmonary-critical-care-fellowship-program [https://medicine.osu.edu/departments/internal-medicine/pulmonary/education/fellowships/pulmonary-critical-care-fellowship-program] 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.