How to become a doctor + doctors' salary in Kenya

[@PlatinumPuppies]

I barely finished high school (in Kenya) and right after (at age 16), I started buying and selling cell phones, I now own 6 cellphone stores in Toronto and some of my employees make the same salary as what you have mentioned doctors make. So why would anyone spend 14 years going to school and incurring such a large opportunity cost? There is so many easier ways to make way more money and still get job satisfaction, provided one follows their passion

[@godfreylwamiti1807]

Think like a human being man or " richman" Do u think all of us should go selling mobile phones? Who will treat ur children, ur wife and your so called rich employees Brother in this world we need each other in all fields. Thx.

[@GatewayTechnoAgencies]

​@@godfreylwamiti1807i kinda agree with you i mean if noone is gonna step up and do the job who's gonna

[@kingumwami1434]

hello Dr Dickenns ..are residents being given allowance or it is self sponsored . I would like to join residency in pediatrics in Kenya.

[@Ngugi69]

And thank you for your content,,it is really insightful,,,I saw one of your videos today and knew I should totally subscribe and hit the notification bell,,continue the good work

[@dr.dickenns]

Welcome aboard!

[@bharathreddyanreddy]

What is the total number of Medical seats intake in a year in Kenya!

[@tonyafrica7085]

This is one of the “Best hospitals on the continent”!!! 💯

[@psychiatrist123]

Hi Dr dickens. Once become consultant in Kenya will I be able to work in any African countries including South Africa without their licencing exams ?

[@JustineOndieki-sc1sj]

Hello doctor i scored B plain and B+ in kiswahili ,B- IN Mathematics, C in English, B+ in Biology ,B+in pysics and finally B in chemisty .So can i quarifly to take medice as a course or become a doctor in other words

[@thomasoire727]

Not likely for direct entry

[@harunhussein8285]

You need B+ mean grade

[@YFDXD]

Hello Doctor. I'm a medical officer in Sudan Africa I finished internship 2 months ago. I heard that East African doctors can get a temporary license to get a job in Kenya. I would really love to move to Kenya and work there. But I'm Lost and don't know the steps I should follow to get a job there. I'm also interested to work as a teacher or teaching assistant. I have a medical lecture you tube channel, so both general practitioner or teaching assistant are good for me if it's possible to be done in Kenya. Please let me know the requirements if you have an idea. I hope one day we work together. Thanks in advance

[@dr.dickenns]

Its a bit tough right now, there are not too many medical job openings available. But youd still need to get the licence and get a job.

[@ayazakaria6939]

hello there, how did things turn out for you? i'm in the same situation with the same goals and looking for answers..

[@jackyronge3805]

Hi doctor, someone with a B plain, what is the best medic course for her between radiography and clinical medicine....can you advise

[@joshuabaraka166]

Hello doc..im kindly requesting you to make a video concerning doctors relocating to abroad and the difficulties following it..licences etc..like is it even possible to practise medicine abroad as a kenyan trained doctor?

[@PCEABEREAGachororoJuja2]

Finally..am here.. watching from Juja.

[@dr.dickenns]

Thanks for watching

[@Ngugi69]

And am finishing my bachelors nursing program and I wanted to become a nurse practitioner by doing my masters and PhD but I was adviced to also consider studying medicine since the cost of studying and duration is almost the same,,I would like your advice on the matter and how does an MO compare by a nurse practitioner in terms of job roles and salary since both can prescribe,diagnose,order tests etc,,am having a dilemma

[@dr.dickenns]

MOs also do some surgery, if youre interested in that. MO salary is typically higher than BSn Nurse, above that things are not so clear.

[@Ngugi69]

@@dr.dickenns thank you

[@hildarutto7114]

I have a question would you advise someone to do a degree in medicine in Kenya or outside Kenya

[@dr.dickenns]

Depends on where they want to work. If outside, then study outside

[@mkdempisi]

You shouldn't have included doctors salary on your description

[@dr.dickenns]

OK...

[@HukuKenyajoh]

Doctor please do for me best specializations in BSc clinical medicine and surgery

[@bromickcleo9502]

In one of your comments youre killing my hopes of pursuing mbchb because one I didnt qualify To do mbchb but through some way by studying diploma in clinical med and surgery I was told I can enter the university and pursue the course with a diploma in clinical med ,so what's your point ??

[@abderemandokota8914]

Another question please doctor if you have a degree in clinical medicine and community health can you pursue medicine and surgery in Kenya

[@daisydaisy3383]

It's very much possible

[@godfreylwamiti1807]

Can a clinical medical officer become an doctor

[@World_of_motivation22]

I have a question Dr. Dickens...can I become an MO in kenya with a D in chemistry and C- in biology with a mean of C+...plus if I have a diploma in orthopedic and trauma medicine?

[@dr.dickenns]

Chances are it wont be possible..

[@cyrusephraim6353]

Wueh

[@user-ks7xw9up1l]

Hello,, can a diploma hilder in nursing do medicine and surgery?

[@ocharojactone]

Yes

[@Ngugi69]

Dr can you please give us a figure of how much you earned before you became an orthopedic surgeon

[@dr.dickenns]

New video on that is coming soon.

[@dennisnderitu1602]

Am a biomedical science graduate from egerton university, can i pursue medicine?

[@yasminemoha1322]

If u are In highschool is it a must to take physics

[@rwk808]

No..just do well in chem bio...but physics can give u a back up of options just in case

[@dr.dickenns]

Well replied.

[@rashkaboy3694]

What happens tht Yu meet all the other three subject requirements bt language ukona Moja cplus and another cminus plzz help

[@dr.dickenns]

Chances are you might not get a place

[@irenedavo3768]

Do you know about Jigger Victims?

[@fatumaasad4052]

hi. If i complete a three year course in clinical medicine and get my diploma and want to get a degree in medicine and surgery do i have to do the 6 years in university or 4 years to get my degree.

[@dr.dickenns]

Youll do the full 6 yrs

[@abderemandokota8914]

Hello sir I have diploma in clinical medicine and surgery will it be possible that I can do medicine and surgery in Kenya and it will take me how many years

[@dr.dickenns]

You can in some universities, if your high school grades meets the entry. Takes 6 years

[@miriamwambui2542]

Hi.I got a B plus but doing degree in Clinical Medicine,, my wish is to finalize as an orthopedic surgeon is it possible,,, after by BCM degree what will I do then,, enroll in medical school or go for masters to specialize as orthopedist

[@dr.dickenns]

As at now only MBChB can enroll for masters in Ortho

[@miriamwambui2542]

@@dr.dickenns okay

[@allegrakapend3112]

How much it cost medical school in dollars Nairobi university a year. For international student

[@dr.dickenns]

Kindly check their website for updated fee

[@ezakielchemiati8384]

What grade do I need for the course

[@dr.dickenns]

Check with KUCCPS

[@princessshillah4868]

Hi I got a B- in my high school level and I have completed my diploma in medical laboratory science with this can I qualify for medicine school?

[@dr.dickenns]

You can try and apply, but chances are slim

[@ewann5820]

U can if the cluster subjects are met

[@tee9443]

Can one be an intern in a private hospital in Kenya?

[@dr.dickenns]

Hope youve seen the video reply

[@abramaditya2320]

Can I be considered as a doctor in hospitals with diploma in orthopedic or what should I enroll further for to gain the reputation?

[@dr.dickenns]

You have to study medicine at degree level

[@abdirahmanali2984]

Is it true that interns are no longer paid😢

[@dr.dickenns]

Answered on your other comment

[@animationrecorectioncartoo7303]

Hi

[@dr.dickenns]

Hi

[@jacintamoraa4417]

Hi scored c+ in maths B_ inboth eng and kisW c_ in biology B_ In chem both geo and comp A_ so can I qualify to be a doctor

[@irenedavo3768]

8420 views

[@VintageAfro]

Can an Ethiopian do their internship in Kenya ?

[@dr.dickenns]

Yes... Theres a preinternship period then an exam then the internship

[@VintageAfro]

@@dr.dickenns What's this preinternship period can you elaborate it please doctor ?

[@samuelromeohammond7286]

you are funny

[@dr.dickenns]

Lol