MMUST Medical Students Sensitized on Areas of Electives and Career Paths
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s (MMUST) medical students have been sensitized on areas of electives, internships, and future employment prospects by a delegation of internship coordinators and representatives from the Christian Hospitals Association of Kenya (CHAK). This engagement, which took place on Wednesday 10th September, 2025, aimed at providing the students with crucial real-world context and a strategic advantage to help them make informed decisions about their careers, align their academic pursuits with professional realities, and build a foundational network. The Delegates paid a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor’s office, before proceeding to the engagement sessions with the students. They were received by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration and Finance, Prof. John Kuria Thuo, who was standing in for the Vice Chancellor- Prof. Solomon Shibairo.
Speaking during the courtesy call, Prof. Thuo highlighted the role of industry-academia collaboration, noting that such interactions help medical students stay focused and prepared to serve society. He encouraged both parties to explore areas of mutual benefit, and work towards a formal agreement to streamline future interactions beyond just student engagements.
The Registrar Academic Affairs, Prof. Judah Ndiku who was representing the DVC for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Hussein Golicha, expressed gratitude to the CHAK team for their partnership. He reiterated the importance of a formalized relationship, stating that it could significantly improve the country’s healthcare institutions for the benefit of all citizens.
The CHAK delegation, led by Dr. Rita Samba, coordinates the medical officer internship program for eight CHAK member hospitals and one Catholic-affiliated facility. The hospitals represented included PCEA TumuTumu Hospital, Temwek Hospital, AIC Litein Hospital, AIC Kijabe Hospital, Maua Methodist Hospital, and PCEA Chogoria Hospital.
