The School of Medicine and Health Sciences at Kabarak University, on Friday, 29th May 2026, held a postgraduate students’ engagement meeting bringing together graduate students, faculty members, and academic leadership to discuss key matters relating to postgraduate training and academic progress.
The meeting was led by the Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Prof. Pamela Kimeto, alongside Heads of Departments and members of the School’s Postgraduate Studies Committee. The engagement provided a platform for interaction and discussions on academic and administrative matters affecting postgraduate education within the School.
Key issues addressed during the meeting included student progress, programme requirements, academic support, research development, and compliance with School and University regulations aimed at enhancing the quality of postgraduate training.
The School currently hosts over 200 postgraduate students enrolled across various departments, including Family Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Medical Laboratory Sciences. The growing postgraduate community reflects the School’s continued commitment to advancing specialised healthcare education, research, and professional development.
During the engagement, Prof. Kimeto encouraged students and faculty members to embrace Team-Based Learning (TBL) and Interprofessional Education (IPE) as transformative approaches towards strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC) systems and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kenya and beyond.
She emphasised the importance of collaborative learning and multidisciplinary engagement in preparing healthcare professionals capable of building stronger and more sustainable Primary Care Networks for effective healthcare delivery.
The Dean further highlighted the value of the School’s blended learning postgraduate programmes, noting that the model provides flexibility for learners to study theoretical concepts virtually at their own pace while maximizing face-to-face sessions for practical clinical training, simulations, mentorship, and complex case analysis.
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences continues to strengthen postgraduate education by promoting collaborative learning, research, and practical training aimed at producing highly competent healthcare professionals equipped to transform healthcare systems and improve community well-being.
