Enhancing high quality teaching in surgery backed by research, innovation and improvisation, offering the best orthopaedic services possible at all times.
The Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology was established in May 2020, created from the General Surgery department. Its stated mission is to enhance high quality teaching in surgery backed by research, innovation and improvisation, and to offer the best orthopaedic services possible at all times.
The department covers musculoskeletal disorders, fracture management, joint replacement, sports injuries, spinal surgery and rehabilitation. It is part of the School of Health Sciences at Kenyatta University, with faculty holding appointments at major referral hospitals.
Key programmes offered within or related to this department. See the full school programme list for all offerings.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Min. Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) — Orthopaedics & Traumatology Rotation | Undergraduate | 6 Years | KCSE A | A- in Sciences |
| Master of Medicine in Orthopaedic Surgery (MMed) | Postgraduate | 4 Years | MBChB degree |
| PhD in Orthopaedics & Traumatology | Doctoral | 3–5 Years | MSc in relevant field |
