Research First Organization

Education and Research

At the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N), we are committed to training high-calibre physicians who bring a lasting dedication to strengthening health care systems across East Africa and beyond.

For our patients, this means that when you come to us for care, you are looked after by professionals trained to the highest international standards.

Our outstanding faculty members are experts across a wide range of specialties. As mentors, they give our students the rare opportunity to learn from internationally renowned medical leaders. Our faculty are also deeply engaged in improving healthcare delivery and advancing medical knowledge through innovative research - work that continually raises the standard of care our patients receive.

For recent graduates, our Medical College offers postgraduate medical education programmes leading to a Master of Medicine degree. These four-year programmes allow students to specialise in nine disciplines across eight departments.

For practising nurses, our School of Nursing and Midwifery offers the opportunity to advance your career by upgrading your skills and qualifications in a practical setting, without an extended absence from the workplace.

For practising medical professionals, our continuing medical education programmes keep you up to date with the latest medical knowledge and relevant professional skills.  Continuing medical education at AKUH,N gives you the opportunity to learn about and apply the most recent medical research in your patient care. You will also join a dynamic community of practice that fosters collaboration between medical professionals from numerous local and international healthcare institutions.