DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MEDICINE

Overview

BACKGROUND

Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine is a field that seeks to explore fundamental issues in theory, research, and practice within the health sciences, particularly metaphysical and epistemological topics. It serves as a foundation for many debates within bioethics, given that it analyzes fundamental components of the practice of medicine that frequently arise in bioethics such as concepts of disease. The philosophy of medicine also has made important contributions to the general philosophy of science, and particularly to understandings of explanation, causation, and experimentation as well as debates over applications of scientific knowledge. Finally, it has contributed to discussions on methods and goals within both research and practice in the medical and health sciences.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMME

This programme is aimed at training Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialists who will be leaders
in patient care, research and education in the field of reproductive health with excellent
professional skills and utilizing current and innovative therapies. This is in keeping with the
University of Nairobi Vision, ‘to be a world-class university committed to scholarly excellence’
and our Mission ‘to provide quality university education and training and to embody the
aspirations of the Kenyan people and the global community through creation, preservation,
integration, transmission and utilization of knowledge.

THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAMME

The goal of this programme is to advance training for Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Nairobi both clinical and research skills.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MEDICINE 

COURSE STRUCTURE

  1. The Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine shall extend over a minimum period of three and a maximum period of six academic years of full-time training.
  2. The course shall be in three parts: Part 1 will done in the first year, part 2 in the second year, and part 3 in the third year.
  3. The Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine shall consist of course work, clinical work, practicals, research project, tutorials, seminars and journal discussions. All the courses in the programmme shall be compulsory.
  4. The course shall aim to cover the following aspects: The scientific basis of periodontal care, the relationship of periodontal care to other dental disciplines, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with advanced periodontal problems, clinical treatment and management.
  5. The first year shall comprise coursework, clinical work, preparation of a research proposal for the thesis, and first-year examinations.
  6. The second year shall comprise coursework, clinical work, research work for the thesis, and second-year examinations.
  7. The third year shall comprise coursework, clinical work, research project report writing, examinations, and defense of the thesis.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Face-to-Face Mode

Lectures, seminars, discussions, tutorials, guided practical experiments and demonstrations. clinical work, clinical teachings, and tutorials, practical demonstrations, teachings in skills laboratory, on-call duties, clinical case discussions, journal clubs, case reports, seminars, and multimedia resources. Most of the learning will be participatory.

Blended Learning Mode

A combination of face-to-face and online learning approaches.

To be qualified for admission to the Ph.D. program, the prospective candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:

  • Hold a Master's degree from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by The University of Nairobi Senate.
  • In addition, the applicants should submit a research proposal showing that they are capable of carrying out original research.

Additional info:

  • Applicants for PhD programmes offered by coursework, examination and thesis should submit their application forms, together with certified copies of the following documents:
  1. Bachelors degree certificate
  2. Masters degree certificate
  3. Undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts
  • Applicants for PhD programmes by thesis only should submit their application forms together with certified copies of the following documents:
  1. Bachelors degree certificate
  2. Masters degree certificate
  3. Undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts
  4. Research proposal

APPLICATION 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine programme is online.
An application fee must be paid to complete the application process.
Submit supporting academic documents as prompted on the online application site
Once you have filled out the online application, you can track the application process online by
following the prompts.
(Click here to apply)

SCHEDULE OF INTAKE

Month of September,  every year.

CONTACT OF SUPPORT PERSONS

For any assistance contact the Secretary, Office of the Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Telephone: 0204915055

E-mail: dept-obsgynaecology@uonbi.ac.ke

or pay us a visit at Kenyatta National Hospital Campus, University of Nairobi, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.  Physical Location | Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (uonbi.ac.ke)

There are a variety of career paths that one can pursue after obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine (PhD) degree. Examples are:

  1. Policy maker

  2. Researcher

  3. Medical Writer

  4. Professor

  5. Faculty member

Notable Alumni/Alumnae:

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