Name: Yewande Babalola, MBBS, FWACS, FMCOph, FLVPEI (Retina & Vitreous)

Title and Institution: Senior Lecturer / Vitreoretinal Surgeon, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Nigeria

Project: Preventing debilitating blindness by screening for ocular manifestations of tuberculosis and the ocular side effects of anti-tuberculous therapy in patients with pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis

Skills sought: Gain clinical and diagnostic skills, learn about recent innovations in investigative modalities and the definitive management of ocular tuberculosis and other uveitic entities and gain relevant research techniques.

Quote: I look forward to acquiring in-depth knowledge about tuberculosis, uveitis, and ophthalmic research from my mentor, Dr. Quan Dong Nguyen, Professor of Ophthalmology. I am enthusiastic about interactions with Stanford faculty and staff and exchanging ideas on clinical practice and research in our different climes. I am excited to meet and connect with other SASH scholars.

Name: Olana Wakoya Gichile, MD, MSc ( Global Health Delivery)

Title and Institution: General Practitioner, University of Global Health Equity/Butaro District Hospital, Rwanda

Project: Dr. Gichile seeks to address the critical gap in antimicrobial stewardship and the lack of a comprehensive curriculum on antimicrobial resistance at his institution.

Skills Sought: Acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in curriculum design, antimicrobial resistance protocols, and the development of effective stewardship programs to sustainably curb antimicrobial resistance.

Quote: I am eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to learn from Stanford’s renowned antimicrobial stewardship program and innovative medical education curriculum. The prospect of collaborating and working with the Stanford community and the SASH team is particularly exciting. I also look forward to applying the knowledge and skills gained through the SASH Program to create lasting health outcomes at my institution.

Name: Ombeva Malande, MBChB, MMed, MPhil, PhD

Title and Institution: Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, Moi University/Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital, Kenya

Project: Improving the antimicrobial stewardship program at MTRH

Skills sought: Learn how to effectively establish and run a stewardship program

Quote/Project goal: Dr. Malande looks forward to learning how to run an infectious disease consult service; how to implement an effective stewardship program, and gaining skills to improve the quality and capacity of the hospital lab.

Name: Marie Claire Ndayisaba, MMED (Anatomic Pathology)

Title and Institution: Pathologist, University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK), Rwanda

Project: Improving knowledge and skills to perform ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (US-FNA) to optimize cytodiagnosis in clinical practice at CHUK

Skills sought: Perform ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration for superficial lesions as well as implementation of a quality improvement project.

Quote: Dr. Ndayisaba looks forward to implementing a US-FNA procedure at her hospital, through which she aims to increase the accuracy of diagnoses while also reducing the need for diagnostic surgery. “I also look forward to establishing a strong collaborative network between my institution and Stanford to allow continuous professional development for improved health outcomes,” she says.

Name: Esohe Ogboghodo, MBBS, MPH, FMCPH, FWACP, DIPC

Title and Institution: Associate Professor/Consultant Public Health Physician and Infection Control Specialist, University of Benin/University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Project: Strengthening surveillance systems for healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance in maternal and neonatal intensive care units.

Skills sought: To develop advanced competencies in biodesign, design thinking, data analysis, and patient communication and counselling, which are essential for the effective implementation and management of comprehensive surveillance systems for healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance.

Quote: I am particularly keen to engage with the distinguished faculty at Stanford, drawing on their expertise in infection control and surveillance. I am eager to learn about cutting-edge technologies and methodologies that can be applied to enhance infection prevention practices at my institution. I am also excited to meet fellow SASH scholars, whose diverse backgrounds and perspectives will enrich my understanding and facilitate valuable collaborations. This experience will broaden my knowledge base and equip me with practical skills essential for leading effective clinical improvement initiatives, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes in Nigeria.

Name: Kimutai Sylvester, MBChB, FCS (ECSA) General Surgery

Title and Institution: Consultant General Surgeon and Chief of Surgery, Tenwek Hospital, Bomet, Kenya

Project: Incorporating a new learning and assessment platform into the Tenwek Hospital’s College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) training program to improve education quality, clinical decision-making, and surgical outcomes across the region.

Skills sought: Enhance surgical education skills by using innovative tools like the virtual ENTRUST Learning and Assessment Platform to improve training and integrate these advancements into the COSECSA curriculum for better surgeon preparation and decision-making.

Quote: I’m excited to work with virtual patient simulation tools like ENTRUST and learn from Stanford’s experts in surgical education. This opportunity will help me bring innovative teaching methods to our COSECSA programs and collaborate with Stanford’s team on surgical education, simulation, and oncology for further professional development.

Name: Nahom Teshager, MD (Specialty Certificate in Pediatrics and Child Health), MSc Fellow (Clinical Epidemiology)

Title and Institution: Associate professor of Pediatrics and Child Health, Pediatrics/Child Health Specialist, MSc Fellow in Clinical Epidemiology, University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia

Project: Bridging the gap in expertise in neonatal care through capacity-building training, continuous mentorship, and telehealth to reduce neonatal mortality at the University of Gondar and referring facilities, Northwest Ethiopia.

Skills sought: Learn about innovative quality improvement models, project design, and management, especially efficient time and resource management skills, in order to maximize project success.

Quote/Project goal: Dr. Teshager looks forward to meeting with quality improvement experts at Stanford and observing Stanford Neonatology’s TeleNeo program, adding, “I am confident that I can gain the skills required to run my proposed project back home, which aims to reduce neonatal mortality by 15% within 12 months.”