Overview of Medical Elective Programme

Overview of the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme

The KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Research Programme at the Centre for Geographical Medicine Research in Kilifi is primarily involved in research in paediatric infectious diseases: clinical description of diseases, pathophysiology, morbidity and mortality, immunology, interventions and drug trials, pharmacology and social medicine research among others. We operate in a Kenyan district hospital where children are admitted to a general paediatric ward or a High Dependency Unit (HDU). We also have an active outpatient department where follow-up studies are carried out.

Medical Elective Programme

We accept medical students in their 4th and 5th years of medical school for a minimum of 6 weeks. Applications are accepted all year round. You must make your application at least 6 months before you hope to start your elective.

Applications are processed on a ‘first come first served' basis, and places are usually limited to 2 students at a time.

Learning opportunities during your elective in Kilifi

• Participation in ward rounds on the general paediatric ward and the paediatric research high dependency ward
• Clinical case presentations and bedside teaching
• Informal discussions with members of the clinical team and other students
• Weekly journal clubs and scientific seminars
• Undertaking audit or small research projects depending on availability of suitable projects and supervision
• Clinical case presentation at a clinical meeting at the end of your stay