Episode 4: Go With An Open Mind – Dr. Martin Mbiata

In this second conversation of the cardiology subspecialists series, Dr. Njeri Karianjahi speaks with Dr. Martin Mbiata who is a pediatric cardiologist. His story is a tale of how to build resilience in order to succeed.   

Episode highlights:

• Dr. Martin Mbiata subspecialised in pediatric cardiology in India.
• His fellowship journey from application to completion was unconventional and took many twists and turns.
• He succeeded by turning lemons into lemonade. 
• His experience brought out his resilient spirit and positive mindset.
• Social capital played a big role along the way including during his transition back into Kenya.

S3, Ep. 8: The Heart of the Matter – Dr. David Githanga – Fellowship Safaris

I am very excited to have interviewed Dr. David Githanga, a mentor in the area of paediatrics, cardiology and environmental health. His name has been synonymous with environmental health, and it was quite the treat to sit and hear how his formative years led up to this point in his life. His safari towards self-actualisation in his private and professional roles is definitely worth listening to. Should you wish to interact with Dr. Githanga more directly, please send him an email on davidgithanga@gmail.com Resource Alert!!! https://www.rcpi.ie/Portals/0/Document%20Repository/Training/Higher%20Specialist%20Training/Curricula%202022/Faculty%20of%20Paediatrics/Training_HST-Paediatric-Cardiology-Curriculum_2022.pdf http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/bitstream/handle/11295/109177/Githanga_Prevalence%20of%20Chronic%20Aflatoxin%20Exposure%20and%20the%20Resultant%20Clinical-immunological%20Effects%20in%20Children%20in%20Makueni%20County%2C%20Kenya.pdf Honorable Mentions: Prof. Jessy Githang’a Dr. Betty Gikonyo Dr. Ateso Dr. David Silverstein Prof. Christine Jowi Prof. Fred Were Dr. Joe Mbuthia Dr. Florence Murila Visit the website: http://www.fellowshipsafaris.org Follow Fellowship Safaris on social media: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @fellowshipsafaris X (formerly Twitter): @fellowshipsafar YouTube: @FellowshipSafarisPodcast Credits: Executive Producer and original music: Mwakavi Maweu. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special Thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic Designer: Benjamin Mboya. Special Thanks to Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua of Africa Podfest. All Rights Reserved by Dr. Njeri Karianjahi and Fellowship Safaris Podcast.

1. S3, Ep. 8: The Heart of the Matter – Dr. David Githanga 01:05:11
2. S3, Ep. 7: It's More Than Skin Deep – Dr. Carol Ndarathi 41:37
3. S3, Ep. 6 – Part 2: Muhoroni Success – Dr. Dan Odhiambo’ 38:59
4. S3, Ep. 6 – Part 1: Muhoroni Success – Dr. Dan Odhiambo’ 31:58
5. S3, Ep. 5: From Economics to the World of Adolescent Medicine – Dr. Rasika Singh, MBA 39:00

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References:

Unicef: How many children are there in Kenya? Link: https://data.unicef.org/how-many/how-many-children-under-18-are-there-in-kenya/ 

Jivanji SGM, Lubega S, Reel B, Qureshi SA. Congenital Heart Disease in East Africa. Front Pediatr. 2019 Jun 26;7:250. doi: 10.3389/fped.2019.00250. PMID: 31294003; PMCID: PMC6606724. Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6606724/ 

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Credits:

Strategic and creative direction by Josephine Karianjahi and Melissa Mbugua. 

Producer: Melissa Mbugua. Sound designer: Tevin Sudi. Special thanks to AQ Studios. Graphic designer: Benjamin Mboya. Original music: Mwakavi Maweu. This is an Africa Podfest Production