Kenya - Apply for Medical or Dental Specialist Recognition

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. An application to be recognized as a Medical or Dental Specialist in a particular discipline shall be made to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) offices. Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council’s (KMPDC) Office Location & Contact Details
2. Those eligible should collect and complete the Application for Recognition of Specialist/Sub-Specialty Forms, available at the KMPDC offices or download them via the KMPDC website KMPDC Downloads, (scroll down the page and then click on the “Other Form” option to locate the forms) or directly download them using these Application for Recognition of Specialist/Sub-Specialty Form-VIA and Application for Recognition of Specialist/Sub-Specialty [To be Completed and Signed by a Supervisor]
3. The application shall be accompanied by proof of payment of the application fee of Ksh. 20,000.00.
4. Submit the supporting documentation as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page, in addition to the duly completed application form, in all respect, for consideration and processing by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council’s (KMPDC) Office through the following avenues;
   • Via Email Address: Email all application documents and computer-generated and stamped banking slips emailed to [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]
   • Via Post Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, P.O. Box 44893 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
5. Upon receipt of the application, the receiving officers will check for discrepancies or ineligibility in the application documents. If a discrepancy that cannot be immediately corrected exists in any of the documents, the application and all the submitted documents will be returned to the applicant and should not be re-submitted until the discrepancy has been rectified.
6. The KMPDC office may request additional information relevant to the application. In such a case, the information must be submitted within the stipulated time from the date of notification. Where the applicant fails to submit the required information, the application shall be rejected.
7. After the document evaluation phase, has been completed satisfactorily, the KMPDC office shall prepare the Specialist Recognition Registration Certificate, which shall indicate the approval scope and limitations and shall be valid indefinite.
8. The time frame for processing the application is within two (02) weeks.
9. While collecting the certificate, the applicants will be required to produce their identity document to be validated by the Council.

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Required Documents

• Duly completed and signed Application for Recognition of Specialist/Sub-Specialty Form-VIA
• Application for Recognition of Specialist/Sub-Specialty To be Completed and Signed by a Supervisor
• Current Copy of Practice Licence.
• Certified Copy of post-graduate qualification and official transcripts.
• Evidence of completion of 2-year rotations in a recognized institution for specialist recognition.
• Supportive recommendation from two (2) referees in the relevant specialty.
• Specialty and subspecialty must be on the approved list.
• Proof of payment (direct deposit) of the Application fee of Kshs.20,000.
• Any other documents may be deemed necessary or as may be prescribed by the KMPDC office.

Office Locations & Contacts

Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council - Head Office
Woodlands Rd, Hurlingham,
Nairobi.
P.O. Box 44893 - 00100,
Nairobi,
Kenya.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +254-727666444 | +254-111052222
Website: Link

Eligibility

A medical or dental practitioner shall be recognized as a specialist if the medical or dental practitioner:

• Is a holder of a post-graduate qualification equivalent to a masters’ degree in medicine or dental surgery awarded after a period of training recognized by the Council; and
• Has at least two years of experience after obtaining the post-graduate qualification under the supervision of a recognized specialist.

Fees

• Application fee Ksh.20,000.00.

Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council’s (KMPDC)
Bank Account Details
Board account at any KCB Branch countrywide, Board’s
Account No. 1103158643, Milimani Branch.
Swift Code: KCBLKKENX,
BRANCH: KCB,
BANK CODE: 01175.

Validity

• The special recognition registration certificate shall be valid indefinite unless revoked, suspended, or cancelled by the Council.

Documents to Use

Application for Recognition of Specialist/Sub-Specialty Form-VIA
Application for Recognition of Specialist/Sub-Specialty To be Completed and Signed by a Supervisor]

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Processing Time

• The time frame for processing the application is within two (02) weeks.

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Required Information

• Full name of the applicant
• Nationality
• Contact Details
• Identity Document number
• Academic Qualifications
• Name of Medical/Dental School attained
• Postgraduate qualifications: medical/dental school/ Dates Qualified
• Specialty/Sub-Specialty applied for
• Number of years in practice after Post Graduate Qualification (indicate the number years or months, name of institution (s) attended, and name of two supervisors whose address must accompany this application)
• Supervisors Details
• Next of Kin Details
• Declaration by the applicant

Need for the Document

• Specialties/Specialist Recognition is usually awarded to medical/ dental practitioners who have acquired Masters of Medicine in various disciplines/specialties that are listed in the list of approved specialties and subspecialties.

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External Links

KMPDC Specialities/Specialist Recognition Info
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act
Health Laws Amendment Act-2019

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