Fellowship Safaris

By Fellowship Safaris

Fellowship Safaris Podcast features conversations with doctors of colour about their medical subspecialty training experiences around the world. Join the host Dr. Njeri Karianjahi to explore the fello... more

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The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.

Fellowship Safaris episodes:

August 07, 2023 S2 Premiere Ep.1: You Must Start Somewhere - Dr. Thomas Ngwiri
In our first episode of season 2, Dr. Thomas Ngwiri shares his experience about the Kenyan subspecialty landscape and how this guided his choice of training in paediatric endocrinology. He also takes us through what it took to set up the paediatric endocrinology fellowship for national and regional impact.

Episode Highlights:
Dr. Thomas Ngwiri is a paediatric endocrinologist and the chair of the Kenya Paediatric Fellowship Program(KPFP), under the umbrella of the Kenya Paediatric Association.( https://kenyapaediatric.org/kpfp-about/).
The following paediatric fellowships are available to Kenyan paediatricians in the public sector through KPFP- critical care, endocrinology, infectious disease, neonatology, nephrology, neurology.
He previously served as the Program Director of the The Fellowship in Paediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology, a first-of-its-kind in Kenya and the region.( https://paediatrics.uonbi.ac.ke/programs/fellowship-paediatric-and-adolescent-endocrinology)
ESPE-European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology. (https://www.eurospe.org/)
African Paediatric Fellowship Program-(https://theapfp.org/)

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Credits:
Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest . All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.

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39min
August 03, 2023 Season 2 Trailer
Welcome back to Fellowship Safaris Podcast Season 2! We have a variety of medical professionals to take us along on their Fellowship Safaris in their countries of origin and around the world. Come along, experience the highs, lows and in-between of subspecialty training from different perspectives. We're glad you are here! :)
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2min
June 26, 2023 Ep.11 (Season Finale): Culture As Comfort - Mwakavi Maweu
Season 1 Finale: Dr. Njeri Karianjahi speaks with her husband, Mwakavi Maweu about the fellowship journey from his perspective. Mwakavi shares his experience as a spouse and the difficult conversations that he had with his wife before and during her fellowship, changes in his role in the family, looking for job opportunities in a new country and how his passion helped him cope during his wife’s fellowship training.

Episode Highlights:
Mwakavi Maweu is a seasoned banker and has a Masters in
Business Administration. He is also a self taught deejay. You can find his
mixes on https://www.mixcloud.com/esmwakavi/

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Credits:
Strategic and creative direction by Josephine Karianjahi and
Melissa Mbugua. Producer: Melissa Mbugua. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Original Music: Mwakavi Maweu. This is an Africa Podfest Production.

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#health #postgraduatestudies #education #fellowship #spousesoffellows #fellowshipsafarispodcast #impact #culture #music #deejaymixing #cultureascomfort #africa

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32min
June 19, 2023Ep 10: How To Make an Impact - Dr. Renson Mukhwana
Episode 10 brings us to a different perspective on fellowship experiences for Kenyan medics. Dr. Njeri Karianjahi speaks with her mentor Dr. Renson Mukhwana about his fellowship journey in Kenya, the process of developing local fellowship programmes and opportunities for growth and impact in the regional medical space.
Episode highlights:
Dr. Renson Mukhwana subspecialised in paediatric endocrinology.

His fellowship was in Kenya, where he was part of the early cohorts in a newly established programme set up in partnership between local institutions and international partners.

After his fellowship, he went on to be involved in the programme as faculty.

Dr. Mukhwana shares a lot of insights on the process of building local fellowship programmes. He gives advice to new subspecialists breaking fresh ground and describes approaches to strengthening the medical professional community and practice for wider impact in healthcare.
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Credits:
Strategic and creative direction by Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua.
Producer: Melissa Mbugua. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic designer: Benjamin Mboya. Original music: Mwakavi Maweu. This is an Africa Podfest Production.
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22min
June 12, 2023Ep 9: Social Capital is Key - Dr. Evelyn Ng'ang'a
In this episode the discussion covers what it means to invest in social capital and how faith plays a big role in making dreams come true. Dr. Evelyn Ng'ang'a is the guest. She is one of two allergologists in Kenya.
Episode highlights:
Dr. Evelyn Ng'ang'a subspecialised in paediatric allergology.

Her fellowship was in Cape Town, South Africa, where she moved with her family for the duration.

She describes her fellowship experience in South Africa as a memorable one that was worth the investment of time and effort. Her pathway to finding the fellowship opportunity took a combination of social capital and faith. It was a fully funded fellowship.

She shares her approach to making big life decisions and going through with one's commitments.
Visit the website: https://fellowshipsafaris.wordpress.com/
Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media:
Twitter: @fellowshipsafar
Instagram and Facebook: @fellowshipsafaris
Credits:
Strategic and creative direction by Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua.
Producer: Melissa Mbugua. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic designer: Benjamin Mboya. Original music: Mwakavi Maweu. This is an Africa Podfest Production.
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25min
June 05, 2023Ep 8: Be Clear on Your 'Why' - Dr. Tamara Gamboa Salcedo
Going deeper into the subject of mental wellness, Dr. Karianjahi and her friend Dr. Tamara Gamboa Salcedo speak about growing throughout your career, facing difficult and unexpected challenges to your confidence and how to approach the question of making an impact in your career. Dr. Salcedo is based in Mexico.
Episode highlights:
Dr. Tamara Gamboa Salcedo subspecialised in adolescent medicine.

Her fellowship was in Toronto, Canada, where she moved with her adolescent children for the duration of the fellowship.

She took her fellowship experience after fourteen years of practice, at an advanced stage of her career.

During fellowship she faced some of the biggest challenges of her career and shares how she overcame them to emerge a more resilient version of herself.

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Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media:
Twitter: @fellowshipsafar
Instagram and Facebook: @fellowshipsafaris
Credits:
Strategic and creative direction by Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua.
Producer: Melissa Mbugua. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic designer: Benjamin Mboya. Original music: Mwakavi Maweu. This is an Africa Podfest Production.
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27min
May 29, 2023Ep 7: How To Care for Your Mental Health - Dr. Rose Munge
This week, the conversation takes a turn towards mental wellness and how to create sustainable habits. Dr. Njeri Karianjahi talks to her longtime colleague- turned- friend Dr. Rose Munge who is based in Kenya. Listen for insights about the opportunities for fellowship in Uganda and other African countries.
Episode highlights:
Dr. Rose Munge subspecialised in pediatric hematology and oncology.

Her fellowship was in Kampala, Uganda.

Through her fellowship experience, she also learned to create and maintain habits that strengthened her mental wellbeing and overall sense of purpose.
Reference:
Global Hope is a programme that provides treatment and professional training for the care of children in Africa. Link: https://www.texaschildrensglobalhealth.org/global-hope

Visit the website: https://fellowshipsafaris.wordpress.com/
Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media:
Twitter: @fellowshipsafar
Instagram and Facebook: @fellowshipsafaris
Credits:
Strategic and creative direction by Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua.
Producer: Melissa Mbugua. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic designer: Benjamin Mboya. Original music: Mwakavi Maweu. This is an Africa Podfest Production.
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22min
May 22, 2023Ep 6: Cultivate A Growth Mindset - Dr. María José Conejero Müller
In this conversation Dr. Njeri Karianjahi talks to her friend based in Chile, Dr. María José Conejero Müller, about the experience of adapting to a new role in a new healthcare system, culture and country. Listen as they explore how to sustain a healthy mindset to overcome challenging times and achieve goals.
Episode highlights:
Dr. María José Conejero Müller subspecialised in pediatric hospital medicine.

She took her fellowship experience in Canada. She moved from her home country Chile to do the fellowship.

Her subspecialisation qualified her to be a hospitalist, which is a relatively new field in pediatric practice.

Mental health, community ties and a growth mindset were strong themes of her fellowship experience.
References:
Wachter, Robert M., Goldman, Lee The Emerging Role of “Hospitalists” in the American Health Care System, New England Journal of Medicine August 15, 1996 335(7):514, 10.1056/NEJM199608153350713 [doi] 8672160 LInk: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199608153350713
Carol Dweck: A Summary of Fixed and Growth Mindsets Link: https://fs.blog/carol-dweck-mindset/

Visit the website: https://fellowshipsafaris.wordpress.com/
Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media:
Twitter: @fellowshipsafar
Instagram and Facebook: @fellowshipsafaris
Credits:
Strategic and creative direction by Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua.
Producer: Melissa Mbugua. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic designer: Benjamin Mboya. Original music: Mwakavi Maweu. This is an Africa Podfest Production.
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29min
May 15, 2023Ep 5: Navigating A Steep Learning Curve Together - Dr. Boekhren Karyostyko and Dr. Fazarina Mohammed
Your host Dr. Njeri Karianjahi speaks with a married couple from Malaysia who took their fellowship experiences simultaneously in Canada. This episode's guests are Dr. Boekhren Karyostyko and Dr. Fazarina Mohammed.
Episode highlights:
Dr. Boekhren Karyostyko subspecialised in echocardiography.

Dr. Fazarina Mohammed subspecialised in cardiovascular pathology.

They both did their fellowships in Canada at the same time and moved with their daughter for the fellowship duration.

Their experience as a family involved careful planning before and during their time in Canada as well as coordination that enabled them to succeed in fellowship as well as experience a well-balanced family life with their daughter.
Reference:
Physicians Apply is a site that provides information for those who want to practice medicine in Canada. Link: https://physiciansapply.ca/

Visit the website: https://fellowshipsafaris.wordpress.com/
Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media:
Twitter: @fellowshipsafar
Instagram and Facebook: @fellowshipsafaris
Credits:
Strategic and creative direction by Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua.
Producer: Melissa Mbugua. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic designer: Benjamin Mboya. Original music: Mwakavi Maweu. This is an Africa Podfest Production.
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37min
May 08, 2023Ep 4: Go With An Open Mind - Dr. Martin Mbiata
In this second conversation of the cardiology subspecialists series, Dr. Karianjahi speaks with Dr. Martin Mbiata who is a pediatric cardiologist. His story is a tale of how to build resilience in order to succeed.

Episode highlights:
Dr. Martin Mbiata subspecialised in pediatric cardiology in India.

His fellowship journey from application to completion was unconventional and took many twists and turns. He succeeded by turning lemons into lemonade.

His experience brought out his resilient spirit and positive mindset.

Social capital played a big role along the way including during his transition back into Kenya.

References:
Unicef, How many children are there in Kenya? Link: https://data.unicef.org/how-many/how-many-children-under-18-are-there-in-kenya/
Jivanji SGM, Lubega S, Reel B, Qureshi SA. Congenital Heart Disease in East Africa. Front Pediatr. 2019 Jun 26;7:250. doi: 10.3389/fped.2019.00250. PMID: 31294003; PMCID: PMC6606724. Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6606724/

Visit the website: https://fellowshipsafaris.wordpress.com/
Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media:
Twitter: @fellowshipsafar
Instagram and Facebook: @fellowshipsafaris
Credits:
Strategic and creative direction by Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua.
Producer: Melissa Mbugua. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic designer: Benjamin Mboya. Original music: Mwakavi Maweu. This is an Africa Podfest Production.
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28min

FAQs about Fellowship Safaris:

How many episodes does Fellowship Safaris have?

The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.