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In 2007 BethanyKids<\/em> became\u00a0the\u00a0first\u00a0site in East Africa for training pediatric surgeons accredited by the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA)<\/a>. This training program is also the first specialty training program under the Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeon (PAACS)<\/a><\/span>, which ensures that the professional training is coupled with spiritual discipleship.<\/span><\/p>\n The physicians who train at BethanyKids<\/em> come from as far away as Madagascar and Sierra Leone, and many of them are returning to their home as the first pediatric surgeons in their country. Including both current trainees and our graduates, we’re already impacting the quality of pediatric care in 10 different countries. BethanyKids<\/em>\u2019 commitment to training local pediatric surgeons\u00a0has a chance to impact tens of thousands of people that currently do not have access to this kind of care.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font_size=”16px” header_3_font=”|600|on||||||” custom_padding=”|30px||130px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n – Dr. Britney Grayson, Faculty<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”|30px||30px||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our graduates self-identify as Christian missionaries and share our values of sacrificial and unconditional love – so they are not just returning home for a job, they are returning home to pioneer pediatric programs to transform the lives of children who otherwise would have very little chances in life.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bethanykids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BethanyKids-3.jpg” title_text=”BethanyKids (3)” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|26px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Waisiko spent a year as a general practitioner at Gertrude\u2019s Hospital in Nairobi. Then, as she entered the 5-year BethanyKids<\/em> training program in January 2019 she commented, \u201cI look forward to training and growing grounded in surgical knowledge and skills in a Christ-centered, compassion-driven approach. It is my desire that my life and work during my training and practice as a pediatric surgeon will bring glory to God and be a blessing to those that I serve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bethanykids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/unnamed.jpg” title_text=”unnamed” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|26px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Catherine Jackson-Cole was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone and has already worked with BethanyKids<\/em> surgeon Dr. Lebbie. She is delighted to be joining the BethanyKids<\/em> program and committing herself to pediatric surgery.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bethanykids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/unnamed-1.jpg” title_text=”unnamed (1)” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|26px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Dimingo Gomez is a Gambian surgeon who completed his general surgery residency at Kijabe and is excited to stay in Kenya and begin his fellowship program with BethanyKids<\/em> in 2022. He is married to Jankey, also from the Gambia and together they have a three year old son Edward.<\/p>\n He is excited to join the BethanyKids<\/em> family and wishes there was a way to meet all the supporters who make this work possible.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bethanykids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/7B95C79D-6E2B-4C79-AACC-CB497CEA50A8-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Processed with VSCO with a9 preset” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding=”|26px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Emmanuel is our first trainee to train under our training program in Uganda. <\/span>Part of his passion for pursuing pediatric surgery is knowing how many children fall through the cracks who\u2019s lives could have been saved with access to a good pediatric surgeon. <\/span>He is an active researcher and has focused his research on barriers to safe surgery in low and middle income countries, social justice, equity, medical education and innovation in medicine. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bethanykids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BethanyKids-1.jpg” title_text=”BethanyKids (1)” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ custom_padding=”|26px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Isaac is the oldest of three children and before coming to train with BethanyKids was a medical officer at Webuye County Hospital.<\/p>\n He has long loved working with kids and knew he wanted to specialise in paediatric surgery since he studied general surgery. He hopes to lead by example and bring more paediatric surgeons into the western regions of Kenya.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bethanykids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BethanyKids.jpg” title_text=”BethanyKids” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ custom_padding=”|26px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. James\u2019 path has not been an easy one, growing up in the midst of civil war where, as children, he and his siblings were recruited as soldiers. But when his mother became partially paralyzed and he was supporting her in hospital, those around him quickly realised his gifts and potential to become a doctor himself. Getting into elementary school, high school and even medical school was never easy, but his faith and his desire to care for others carried him through to 2023 where he joined the Bethany<\/span>Kids<\/span><\/i>\u2019 paediatric surgical fellowship.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bethanykids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BethanyKids-2.jpg” title_text=”BethanyKids (2)” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Marlene had a passion for surgery from an early age. She worked hard to meet the standards required <\/span>to get into medical school and qualified to attend Hope Africa University in Bujumbura, Burundi. At this institution she fully embraced what she described as her divine purpose for her life as she began the path to study children\u2019s medicine. She will be one of the few paediatric surgeons in her home country of Burundi when she returns to practise. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bethanykids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BethanyKids-4.jpg” title_text=”BethanyKids (4)” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Mehret Enaro has sensed she was to work in medicine since she was in high school. She moved to our training centre in Kenya in 2019 having been introduced to BethanyKids<\/em> in her home country of Ethiopia by Dr. Frehun. Dr. Frehun is a former trainee in the program and now leads BethanyKids<\/em> in Ethiopia. Seeing the results of Dr. Frehun\u2019s ministry has fueled a growing passion within her for pediatric<\/span> <\/span>surgery.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bethanykids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/AA0148E7-9820-47D6-A23D-A2C641A400F9-2.jpg” title_text=”Processed with VSCO with a9 preset” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n D<\/span>r. Minyali grew up grazing cattle in a rural Massai community in Tanzania and first heard of Bethany<\/span>Kids<\/span><\/i> through another pediatric surgical fellow. <\/span>He has been impressed seeing the way BethanyKids<\/em> integrates our faith in Jesus into our surgical practice. <\/span>Seeing the number of children in his home country of Tanzania who lack access to a trained pediatric surgeon has motivated Dr. Minyali to prepare himself so that he might be a resource to the many who need care.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bethanykids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/unnamed-3.jpg” title_text=”unnamed (3)” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding=”|26px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Muse Freneh is from a small town in Ethiopia. He completed a 2 year MCS program through the PAACS program in Sodoo Hospital and has always wanted to join the BethanyKids<\/em> pediatric fellowship program, so is so excited that that dream is finally coming true.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bethanykids.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_8205_VSCO-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Processed with VSCO with a9 preset” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ custom_padding=”|26px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr. Nicholas served in a rural part of his home country of Kenya as a medical officer before joining BethanyKids<\/em> as a surgical fellow. <\/span>During his time in Kwale county he saw first hand how few children would get access to necessary surgical care because of the profound lack of access. He\u2019s excited to train with BethanyKids<\/em>, and become part of the solution to the problems he saw first hand.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" WE TRAIN PEDIATRIC SURGEONSIn 2007 BethanyKids became\u00a0the\u00a0first\u00a0site in East Africa for training pediatric surgeons accredited by the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA). This training program is also the first specialty training program under the Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeon (PAACS), which ensures that the professional training is coupled with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n“Alone, I am not the answer. Training these surgeons will outlast anything I could do on my own and ensures that pediatric surgical care will continue for years to come.” <\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Betheleen Waisiko<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Catherine Jackson-Cole<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dr. Dimingo Gomez<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Emmanuel Bua<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dr. Isaac Wekesa Wanjala<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dr. James Anya<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dr. Marlene Ishimwe<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Mehret Enaro<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Dr. Minyali Lomnyaki<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dr. Muse Freneh<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dr. Nicholas Mumbetsa<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n