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Programme confirmed; current intake unconfirmedOfficial source · Level A

Accredited training programme

Master of Medicine in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

University of Nairobi

Nairobi · Kenya

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Programme overview

Five-year MMed pathway training autonomous thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons, including peripheral vascular disease and external rotations.

Documented training exposure

  • Peripheral vascular surgical care
  • Cardiac and thoracic surgery
  • Preoperative and postoperative management
  • Research and external rotations

Training exposure does not guarantee independent operating. Participation depends on registration, credentialing and programme decisions.

Eligibility and prior training

Recognised MBChB or equivalent, Kenyan registration for training and professional indemnity cover.

International applicants: Equivalent medical qualifications must be recognised and registrable in Kenya

Application status

Programme confirmed; current intake unconfirmed

Deadline: Annual intake is normally in August or September

Applicants should confirm the current cycle directly with the institution before preparing an application.

Registration, language and immigration

Medical registration
Not publicly confirmed in the indexed programme source
Language requirements
Not publicly confirmed in the indexed programme source
Visa and work rights
Programme- and applicant-specific; confirm with the institution and relevant authority
Required documents
Follow the current official application instructions

Clinical scope and case mix

Supervised clinical and operative training across accredited sites. The official source documents the training themes listed above; exact case numbers, independent responsibility and operative autonomy are not inferred when unpublished.

Research exposure: Research activity is described by the indexed source; review the official page for the current scope.

Funding, fees and support

University fee schedule applies

Accommodation, relocation, insurance and additional fees are not assumed when they are absent from the official source.

Application process and contact

Use the official programme website for the current application route, named contact and document instructions. VascFellow does not accept applications on behalf of the institution.

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What “verified” means

VascFellow confirmed this record against the linked institution or professional-society source on 26 Aug 2026. Unknown details remain explicitly labelled. Verification is not accreditation, endorsement or a guarantee that the current cycle is open.