Names in the programme record: Shamshudin Mohammedali
Profile completeness91%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, commencement date
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Not published
Deadline
The detailed programme PDF says applications are closed; monitor the university fellowship page for the next intake
Duration
24 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureCompetency-based inpatient and outpatient training in diagnostic and therapeutic large-joint arthroscopy, hip and knee arthroplasty, rehabilitation, structured teaching and a publishable clinical research project
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
Candidates must hold an MBChB/MBBS and an MMed in orthopaedic surgery recognised by AKU and be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) or an equivalent body; non-Kenyan applicants should be eligible for KMPDC registration.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council is required; non-Kenyan candidates must be eligible for KMPDC registration.
✓Published by official source
Language
Excellent communication skills are required; the programme publishes no formal language test score.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY79% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineThe detailed programme PDF says applications are closed; monitor the university fellowship page for the next intake
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleUniversity fellowship admissions; current published orthopaedic call is closed
At least four years after internship under the university's general fellowship requirements
KMPDC registration or eligibility for registration
Application documents
Published by official source
Cover letter
Statement of motivation
Detailed current CV
Names and full contact details of two professional referees
Testimonials
Copies of relevant certificates
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A two-year, competency-based arthroscopy and arthroplasty fellowship in Nairobi combining clinical rotations, structured assessment and a publication-ready research project. The current detailed call is closed, but the official university fellowship page remains the authoritative intake monitor.
Intended for: Orthopaedic surgeons from Kenya and wider East Africa; non-Kenyan applicants may apply if eligible for local registration
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Structured didactics, supervised clinical rotations, progressive responsibility, research mentorship and an optional rotation at an overseas centre of excellence.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi
AKU Hospital Nairobi runs a specialist orthopaedic service in sports surgery, arthroscopy, joint reconstruction and spine care. The fellowship was developed to expand subspecialist capacity in Kenya and East Africa.
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