This is usually awarded to medical/ dental practitioners who have acquired Masters of Medicine in various disciplines/ specialities that are listed in the list of approved specialities and subspecialities.
Specialist recognition is awarded to only those who have trained for a minimum of three (3) years with two (2) years supervision under a supervisor from the same discipline.
A medical or dental practitioner shall be recognized as a specialist if the medical or dental practitioner:
- Is a holder of a post graduate qualification equivalent to masters’ degree in medicine or dental surgery awarded after a period of training recognized by the Council; and
- Has at least two years’ experience after obtaining the post graduate qualification under the supervision of a recognized specialist.
- A medical or dental practitioner shall be recognized as a sub-specialist if the medical or dental practitioner:
- Possesses a basic specialist qualification in his or her discipline;
- Has at least six months training; and
- Has at least one-year experience under the supervision of a recognized subspecialist.
Those applying for this recognition can access the form from the link https://kmpdc.go.ke/resources/Specialist_Recognition_Form.pdf to be submitted to the email training@kmpdc.go.ke, reg.lic@kmpdc.go.ke and ceo@kmpdc.go.ke