AKU Fellowship Programmes for African Medical Practitioners 2022

Fellowship Programmes are intended to train academically oriented leaders in clinical care and investigation using best practice approaches that prepare trainees to work at the forefront of their field.

About Aga Khan University (AKU)

The mission of the Aga Khan University (AKU) is to improve quality of life in the developing world and beyond through world-class teaching, research and health-care delivery. The University educates students for local and global leadership, generates new knowledge to solve problems that affect millions of people, and raises standards and aspirations in the countries in which it works. We empower women and the disadvantaged, build support for pluralism, and collaborate with local partners and world-renowned organizations to achieve shared goals.  Founded in 1983 as Pakistan’s firs... read more

AKU AKU Fellowship Programmes

Aim and Benefits of AKU AKU Fellowship Programmes

Fellowship programmes build on the strengths of the residency programmes and aim to provide focused and in-depth training in a specific sub-specialty. They differ from residency programmes in terms of the depth and extent of training provided. A graduate of a fellowship programme has a thorough grounding in the theoretical basis as well as the requisite knowledge and skill to undertake independent practice as a specialist.

Requirements for AKU AKU Fellowship Programmes Qualification

The basic criterion for entry into any fellowship programme is the completion of a full residency training programme (Masters degree in medicine or equivalent postgraduate course) in the parent specialty.  Other requirements include Bachelor of medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent; Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (or other recognised medical board) and at least 4 years post internship experience.

Interview date, Process and Venue for AKU AKU Fellowship Programmes

This follows recognised formats developed within the University. The level of responsibility is graduated as the fellow progresses from the first year to the final year. Fellows take on greater responsibilities than residents, contribute to the teaching of medical students and residents and perform many more procedures independently under the supervision of the consultants.?

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Currently, applications are Open for Fellowship training in:

• Fellowship in Cardiology 

• ?Fellowship in Neurology 
• ?Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine

• Fellowship in Neonatology

• Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology

• Fellowship in Infectious Diseases 
• Fellowship in Medical Oncology

To access the detailed requirements and application process, click on any of the fellowship programmes above that you may be interested in.?

For more details, visit AKU website.