This project will support a focused educational and capacity-building visit to Kigali, Rwanda, and Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at strengthening Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care (PECC) training and advancing the development of a sustainable PECC fellowship in Rwanda.
The visit will bring together local and international partners to review progress toward implementation of the Rwanda PECC fellowship, provide targeted pediatric emergency medicine education, strengthen faculty mentorship, and develop collaboration between the emerging Rwanda program and the established PECC training program in Kenya.
The project will serve children across East Africa by strengthening the skills of physicians training in Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care. The PECC fellowship will train fellows from across East Africa, creating a multiplier effect as graduates return to their communities to provide specialized care, train other healthcare professionals, and strengthen pediatric emergency care systems.
The project will strengthen pediatric emergency and critical care capacity in East Africa by supporting the training of PECC fellows from across the region. Fellows will gain specialized clinical, teaching, and leadership skills that they can apply within their home institutions. The long-term impact will be a growing regional network of trained physicians who improve care for critically ill and injured children, educate other healthcare professionals, and build sustainable pediatric emergency care systems.
With support from the Doximity Grant, I traveled to Kijabe, Kenya, to participate in pediatric emergency and critical care (PECC) training alongside specialists and fellows from Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Ghana, and the United States.
The visit provided an opportunity to contribute to hands-on clinical education, exchange expertise, and strengthen regional collaboration in pediatric emergency and critical care. Beyond teaching, the experience highlighted the importance of building a sustainable, African-led network of PECC professionals committed to improving the care of critically ill children.
The trip also helped advance ongoing efforts to establish Rwanda's first PECC fellowship by fostering relationships with regional partners, sharing educational approaches, and identifying opportunities for continued mentorship and collaboration.
Overall, the experience reinforced the value of investing in local expertise, regional partnerships, and sustainable training programs to improve outcomes for critically ill children across Africa.
