Peer Review for Foreign-Trained Medical and Dental Practitioners in Kenya

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Sun, 08 Jun 2025

Peer Review serves as a critical assessment for practitioners who have studied medicine outside Kenya or the East African region and have obtained a Masters of Medicine, with or without specialist recognition. This evaluation aims to determine their eligibility for registration as medical or dental practitioners in Kenya and recognition as specialists in their respective disciplines, in accordance with Rule 7(1) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists (Training, Assessment, and Registration) Rules, 2014.

Objective of Peer Review:

The primary objective of Peer Review is twofold:

• Assess the applicant's suitability for registration as a medical or dental practitioner within the Republic of Kenya.
• Evaluate the applicant's eligibility for specialist recognition in their trained discipline.

Application and Process:

Practitioners seeking Peer Review must complete and submit the Peer Review form, accessible via the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) website at https://kmpdc.go.ke/resources/Peer_Review.pdf. This form serves as the initial step towards initiating the assessment process.

Assessment Criteria:

The assessment under Peer Review considers various factors, including:

• Academic qualifications, particularly the Masters of Medicine degree.
• Clinical competence and professional experience.
• Compliance with regulatory standards and ethical practices.

Outcome and Recognition:

Upon successful completion of the Peer Review process, applicants may achieve:

• Registration as a medical or dental practitioner in Kenya.
• Recognition as a specialist in their discipline, subject to meeting defined criteria and standards.

Reference Section:

1. Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) - Official Website
2. Peer Review Form - Access Form
3. Ministry of Health, Kenya - Medical Practitioners and Dentists Regulations
4. East African Community (EAC) - Healthcare Standards and Regulations

This comprehensive process ensures that foreign-trained medical and dental practitioners contribute effectively to healthcare delivery in Kenya while maintaining high standards of professional competence and ethics.