This week, we are joined by "Renaissance Doctor" Mr. Njalalle Baraza. He takes us on a safari from Kenya to the UK, Canada and back to Kenya, on his journey to becoming a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon. Find out why I coined the term ‘Renaissance Doctor’ for him as you will get to hear about other elements in his life that help make meaning of his existence and his life experiences, outside of the operating theatre. He is currently based at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. Should you wish to reach him, please drop him an email on njaleb@gmail.com. #RenaissanceDoctor #Orthopaedics #Inspiration
Episode Highlights:
- Why orthopaedics is such a fulfilling specialty
- How to prepare for fellowships in a foreign country
- Making oneself competitive as a doctor worldwide
- Importance of meaningful activities outside the hospital
Resource Alert!!!
Link to PLAB exams for UK registration.
Link to UBC sports surgery fellowship.
Link to UBC paeds ortho fellowship.
https://orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/education/fellowshipopportunities/pediatric-orthopaedics-fellowship/
His recommended books for doctors
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25899336-when-breath-becomes-air
House of God by Samuel Shem
https://www.amazon.com/House-God-Samuel-Shem/dp/0425238091
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
https://www.blinkist.com/en/books/being-mortal-en
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Credits:
Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.