Sites: Bomet, Kenya
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Location: Bomet, Kenya Facility: Tenwek Hospital Organizational Affiliation: World Gospel Mission and World Medical Mission , a division of Samaritan's Purse Site Preceptor: Mark Freije, MD, Medical Director of Tenwek Hospital |
Background: The collaboration between Duke University and Tenwek Hospital first began in 1985 after Dr. Corey spent three months working with missionaries in the Western Kenyan Highlands. Since then, over 30 Duke Residents have had the opportunity to work in Kenya with the support of primarily American physicians stationed there permanently or part-time on missions. The three months in Kenya have often been the highlight of a Duke Residents training because of the breadth of pathology encountered and the outstanding capacity of this well-run hospital to care for patients amidst adverse circumstances. |
Clinical Opportunities: In resource-constrained Kenya, Tenwek Hospital stands out as one of the best. The efforts of the staff there to raised money in support of the hospital have been extremely successful resulting in first rate patient care. While at Tenwek, residents can expect to see malaria, schistosomiasis, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, rheumatic fever, esophageal cancer, and many other problems endemic to East Africa. |
Research: To date, no research efforts have been undertaken at Tenwek. |