Clinical Medicine graduates want to use "Doctor" as a title, just like other medical experts. Their association believes they deserve this recognition because they do similar work as dentists, veterinarians, and other professionals who already use this title.
Association chairman Ibrahim Kimani claims their program is as difficult as other medical degrees. These graduates diagnose sick patients, create treatment plans, give medicine, and even perform surgery exactly like doctors with MBBS degrees.
Kimani spoke at their yearly meeting in Nairobi about this issue. He mentioned how many clinical medicine graduates work as main healthcare providers in country areas. They handle the same duties as medical doctors but receive less respect for their work.
Koome Ndegwa, the group secretary, compared their degree to traditional medical degrees. He noted both share similar training and hospital duties. These graduates help with emergencies, long-term health problems, and surgeries, just like other medical staff.
Ndegwa made clear they aren't asking to be seen exactly the same as MBBS doctors. He compared it to how we call dentists and pharmacists "Doctors" even though they practice different types of medicine. Clinical medicine graduates diagnose problems, write prescriptions, and perform basic surgeries as part of their jobs.
Felix Oduor, who manages the association money, described these graduates as complete healthcare providers. Their training helps them treat more than just physical symptoms. They look at social issues, mental health, and living conditions that affect how people feel.
Oduor explained how these medical workers create plans based on each person's specific needs. They consider family relationships and cultural background when making health decisions. The association thinks broader recognition would help reduce unfair treatment and allow these graduates to serve their communities better.
Association chairman Ibrahim Kimani claims their program is as difficult as other medical degrees. These graduates diagnose sick patients, create treatment plans, give medicine, and even perform surgery exactly like doctors with MBBS degrees.
Kimani spoke at their yearly meeting in Nairobi about this issue. He mentioned how many clinical medicine graduates work as main healthcare providers in country areas. They handle the same duties as medical doctors but receive less respect for their work.
Koome Ndegwa, the group secretary, compared their degree to traditional medical degrees. He noted both share similar training and hospital duties. These graduates help with emergencies, long-term health problems, and surgeries, just like other medical staff.
Ndegwa made clear they aren't asking to be seen exactly the same as MBBS doctors. He compared it to how we call dentists and pharmacists "Doctors" even though they practice different types of medicine. Clinical medicine graduates diagnose problems, write prescriptions, and perform basic surgeries as part of their jobs.
Felix Oduor, who manages the association money, described these graduates as complete healthcare providers. Their training helps them treat more than just physical symptoms. They look at social issues, mental health, and living conditions that affect how people feel.
Oduor explained how these medical workers create plans based on each person's specific needs. They consider family relationships and cultural background when making health decisions. The association thinks broader recognition would help reduce unfair treatment and allow these graduates to serve their communities better.
