FELLOWSHIP IN MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Overview

The objectives of the fellowship programme shall be to equip the learner with:

Competencies to recognise cancer, make prompt diagnosis and offer appropriate treatment.

Skills to effectively carry out cancer prevention programs, community surveillance and early 

detection.

Competencies in leadership and clinical/environmental management of cancer

Ability for self learning, critical thinking, research, and the capacity to translate cancer research into practice and policy.

The training programme will be completed in a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 academic years

The course shall be full time and offered in two parts: 

            Year one shall consist of Cancer Biology, and Cancer Management I

            Year two shall consist of Cancer Management II

Content shall be delivered through clinical teachings, lectures, seminars, clinical-pathological conferences, demonstrations, laboratory practicals, mentorship and small group tutorials and clinical work.

The common regulations for the fellowship in all faculties of the University of Nairobi shall apply

Candidates eligible for admission into the programme shall in addition fulfil the following conditions:

Be holder of a Master of Medicine degree in Internal Medicine of the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognised by the Senate

Be eligible for registration with Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board of Kenya

For those from non-English speaking countries, show evidence of proficiency in English language such as TOEFL/IELTS or evidence of at least 12 years of continuous instruction in English 

Posses a valid professional indemnity certificate during the period of training

Certificate of good conduct from Medical practitioners’ and Dentists’ Board or equivalent Senate approved regulatory authority for international students.

 

The objectives of the fellowship programme shall be to equip the learner with:

Competencies to recognise cancer, make prompt diagnosis and offer appropriate treatment.

Skills to effectively carry out cancer prevention programs, community surveillance and early 

detection.

Competencies in leadership and clinical/environmental management of cancer

Ability for self learning, critical thinking, research, and the capacity to translate cancer research into practice and policy.

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAMME (H113)  
   
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
Year I Total        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
 Year 2 Total                   680,000.00
   
Grand totals    1,365,000.00