Fellowship Safaris

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 Paediatr...

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 Paediatr...

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 lifelo...

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...

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, Keny...

The safari this week takes us all the way to Malaysia where my dear friend Dr. Hana Shamsuddin, a family physician, specialised in adolescent medicine takes us through her journey of life, family, duty and passion as she talks about her motivations, her challenges and where her medical education journey has currently led her to. This dynamic wife and mother of 3 was so much fun to sit and chat wit...

Today’s safari takes us down a path that a lot of paediatricians have contemplated as a specialty. A significant number of paediatricians naturally gravitate towards neonatology as a specialty, and many have argued that it is the foundation of paediatrics. I had the fortunate opportunity of sitting with Dr. Phanice Okara who chose the road less travelled in the world of neonatology. Her mastery of...

Today’s safari takes us down a path that a lot of paediatricians have contemplated as a specialty. A significant number of paediatricians naturally gravitate towards neonatology as a specialty, and many have argued that it is the foundation of paediatrics. I had the fortunate opportunity of sitting with Dr. Phanice Okara who chose the road less travelled in the world of neonatology. Her mastery of...

I am very excited to have interviewed Dr. David Githanga, a mentor in the area of paediatrics, cardiology and environmental health. His name has been synonymous with environmental health, and it was quite the treat to sit and hear how his formative years led up to this point in his life. His safari towards self-actualisation in his private and professional roles is definitely worth listening to. S...

This week's safari delves into the profound intersection of friendship and mentorship within the medical realm. Dr. Carol Ndarathi, a seasoned practitioner and specialist, takes the spotlight as she intricately navigates her journey from medical school corridors to specialist training. Through her eloquent narrative, she sheds light on the transformative power of mentorship, emphasizing its pi...

This safari is near and dear to my heart.  Dr. Dan Odhiambo was one of those guys who I quickly identified as an outlier in our undergraduate class for so many great reasons. What started out as a messenger catch up chat quickly accelerated into my requesting him to share his amazing medical education safari with us and here we are! Come join us as we take a peek into the life of neurosurgeon on h...

This safari is near and dear to my heart.  Dr. Dan Odhiambo was one of those guys who I quickly identified as an outlier in our undergraduate class for so many great reasons. What started out as a messenger catch up chat quickly accelerated into my requesting him to share his amazing medical education safari with us and here we are! Come join us as we take a peek into the life of neurosurgeon on h...

Embark on a safari of intellectual inquiry with Dr. Rasika Singh! Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of intersecting academic disciplines and the transformative power of personal passion in shaping professional trajectories. From a background in economics to a Master's in Business Administration with a focus on health finance, Dr. Singh's pivot to pediatrics and Adolescent Me...

This week’s safari has Dr. Karan Gandhi, the country’s first fellowship trained hepatobiliary surgeon in Kenya at the helm. Come along with us as he walks us through his journey of self-discovery and actualisation as a surgeon and as a specialist surgeon on his medical education round trip safari from Kenya to South Africa and back. You for sure do not want to miss out on his mentorship experience...

This week, we are joined by "Renaissance Doctor" Mr. Njalalle Baraza. He takes us on a safari from Kenya to the UK, Canada and back to Kenya, on his journey to becoming a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon. Find out why I coined the term ‘Renaissance Doctor’ for him as you will get to hear about other elements in his life that help make meaning of his existence and his life experiences, outs...

Embark on a captivating safari through Dr. Karen Mbaabu’s inspiring journey to become an oncoplastic breast surgeon. In a realm historically dominated by men, Dr. Mbaabu, alongside other remarkable female surgeons, is rewriting the narrative. Dr. Mbaabu’s pursuit of oncoplastic breast surgery in the UK is a testament to her resilience. Join us as she unveils the intricacies of her “World Making” H...

Breaktime is over! Fellowship Safaris Podcast welcomes you to the 3rd Leg of our safari into the wonderful world of reflections and stories from the medical education journeys. This season we are proud to bring to you different captains who will set us on course for loads of tips, resources and thought-provoking narratives. We begin by reflecting on where we have come from, checking our maps and p...

After a much-deserved break, we are happy to share what we have been working on. Season 3, dropping this April 2024. #Season2Extras #FSP #FellowshipSafarisPodcast #FSPExtra02

After a much-deserved break, we are happy to share what we have been working on. Season 3, dropping this April 2024. #Season2Extras #FSP #FellowshipSafarisPodcast #FSPExtra01

On this last episode of season 2, I share the podcast mic with my mother Njoki Karianjahi and my sister Josephine Karianjahi. Mum and Jo take us through what I call the ripple effect of fellowship training on family and some of the tools that helped them…and me! Episode Highlights: Njoki Karianjahi aka Mum is an entrepreneur and manufacturer, check out her website! https://www.karian.co.ke/ Joseph...

In our 11 th installment, Dr. Njeri talks to Dr. Reuel Kageni Maina, an ENT Surgeon who subspecialised in Paediatric ENT in South Africa. He takes us through his discovery of purpose and duty in ENT surgery as well as the training that took him far away from home. Dr. Kageni also shares about the impact fellowship training has had on the kind of practice he aspires to set up in Kenya. Episode High...

Fellowship Safaris takes a journey to Tanzania where Dr. Njeri had a chat with Prof. Francis Furia, associate professor of paediatrics based at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. He subspecialised in paediatric and adult nephrology as well as paediatric rheumatology. Armed with a passion for his patients and thirst for medical education, Prof. Furia walks us through his choices an...

This week, Dr. Njeri has a talk with Dr. Susan Nabulindo, a paediatric anaesthesiologist and anaesthesia and critical care specialist. She takes us through her medical education safari that landed her in the pioneer class of a Kenyan based subspecialty training in paediatric anaesthesiology. She also speaks on the power of social capital and its impact on her maintaining balance in all her life ro...

This week, we pass the podcast mic to a die-hard Fellowship Safaris Podcast fan - Winnie Njuguna, a Paediatric Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner specialised in haematology and oncology. She received her training in Capetown, South Africa. Join this conversation as Winnie walks us through her medical education safari that led to her becoming a Paediatric Nurse Practitioner and the role an...

In week 7 our safari takes us to Kuwait where Dr. Njeri has a chat with Dr. Fatemah Bukhalaf - a consultant paediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist based there. Dr. Fatemah takes us on her medical education journey through 3 continents and important  milestone conversations that guided her path. Episode Highlights Dr. Fatemah Bukhalaf is a consultant paediatrician born and based in Kuwait...