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

MBChB ( University of Nairobi ) and a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management ( Strathmore University ).

#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