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Aga Khan University

Theses & Dissertations

Theses/Dissertations

2018

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The Causes And Effects Of Attrition From Post-Graduate Residency Programs At The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi., Dennis Wamalwa Jun 2018

The Causes And Effects Of Attrition From Post-Graduate Residency Programs At The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi., Dennis Wamalwa

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Background: Resident attrition is a global problem affecting most postgraduate residency training programs. It not only disrupts the educational and workload balance in the program but also results in loss of valuable time invested by the resident who has to leave before completion. AKUHN has similarly been affected with a worrying increase in resident attrition numbers over the last few years. There is however a lack of local studies on resident attrition which would inform measures to address modifiable risk factors for resident attrition and thus prevent future attrition.

Objectives: To explore factors attributable to attrition amongst residents …


Two To Nine Year Review Of Breast Conservation Therapy (Bct) For Breast Carcinoma: Clinico-Pathological Features And Survival In A Single Centre In East Africa, George Orerah May 2018

Two To Nine Year Review Of Breast Conservation Therapy (Bct) For Breast Carcinoma: Clinico-Pathological Features And Survival In A Single Centre In East Africa, George Orerah

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Introduction: Breast conservation therapy compares to mastectomy in terms of overall survival and disease free survival. However it’s utilization in most parts of the sub-Sahara Africa is minimal with various factors cited: patient preference, provider preference and adverse effects of or limited access to radiation therapy. The aim of this study was to determine the clinico-pathological profile and outcomes of breast cancer patients treated with breast conservation therapy or mastectomy at a single referral centre.

Methods: The Aga khan university hospital is one of the institutions in East Africa, where breast conservation therapy is practiced. We retrospectively analysed the details …