Tracking Graduates from Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College: Progress, Benefits, and Challenges

Sarah Dwyer — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 12:37:29 +0000

An exultant white building surrounded by lush gardens, the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) gazes at Mount Kilimanjaro, known as “Mama Kili,” with each sunrise. Located in Moshi, Tanzania, the school has been training physicians for over a decade. The first 15 medical doctors graduated in 2002.

While it is still a young institution, KCMUCo has been working hard to address the unmet health care needs of sub-Saharan Africa by increasing the number of health workers and retaining them in Tanzania. Through the support of the Medical Education Partnership Initiative (MEPI), the school is focusing on scaling up training, with the number of annual graduates rising to 150 to date. KCMUCo has also updated its programs of study to ensure that medical students are acquiring relevant competencies to provide care for rural and underserved populations.

Author's name:

Rose Mwangi, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College

Publication Date:

September 2014

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Tracking Graduates from Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College: Progress, Benefits, and Challenges