Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery-Medical Learning Companion

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Lectures on human physiology, anatomy.

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A first-year MBChB student at a Kenyan university attends a series of lectures and practical sessions on the cardiovascular system, learning how heart diseases affect this system and how to detect and evaluate related symptoms.

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Practical sessions in clinical settings.

Scenario

In their third year, medical students begin rotations in various hospital departments. During a rotation in internal medicine, they learn to take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and propose initial diagnostics under the supervision of experienced physicians.

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Participation in community outreach programs.

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Students might participate in a public health campaign, where they apply their medical training to educate communities in rural Kenya on preventive measures against communicable diseases such as cholera and HIV/AIDS.

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Undertaking a final year research project.

Scenario

A student might choose to study the prevalence of diabetes in an urban area of Nairobi, conducting field research and statistical analysis to propose strategies for prevention and management, contributing to both their academic growth and practical understanding of chronic disease management in Kenya.