KMA Young Doctors Network (KMA-YDN)
What is KMA YDN?
Young Doctors Network is a committee under the Kenya Medical Association, launched at the KMA@50 AGM in April 2018. The committee was formed to increase participation of the younger professionals in the association and mentor & un-tap the potential of these professionals.
Mission
To connect, develop and support Young Doctors by providing opportunities to explore and develop personal and professional growth.
KMA YDN GOALS
- Promote the health and wellbeing of young doctors, including mental health.
- Provide a forum for young doctors to share experiences, challenges and solutions in the medical profession.
- Provide young doctors with a platform to engage in advocacy and policy making including participating in boards.
- Ensure young doctors have fair and adequate representation in Kenya Medical Association.
- Promote the Continuous Medical Education and career progression among young doctors.
- Provide an avenue for young doctors to collaborate with other-like minded
Membership Eligibility
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Any doctor registered in Kenya and is under the age of 40 years.
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Any doctor registered in Kenya and is within 5 years of completing undergraduate studies.
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Any registered KMA Member under the age of 40 years or is within 5 years of completing undergraduate studies can register as a member of the KMA Young Doctors Network.

KMA Young Doctors Network Convener
Dr. Lyndah Kemunto
MBChB ( University of Nairobi ) and a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management ( Strathmore University ).
Upcoming Activities
KMA YDN Workplan 2020-2022
#Impact 1
Lobbying
#Impact 2
Webinar series and meaningful engagement for opportunities for young doctors
#Impact 3
Policy Formulation
#Impact 4
Mental Health
Our Working Groups
- Mental Health & wellness SWG - Dr. Marie-Claire Wangari
- Mentorship SWG
- Financial Health and Wellbeing SWG - Dr. Diana Aboudha
- Policy and Advocay SWG - Dr. Felisters Bosibori
- Research and Innovation - Dr. Ryan Nyotu
Call us for any querry
254 722 275 695
or email us on
ydn@kma.co.ke