STEP - Supervision

Trainees who are self-motivated, flexible, and able to work independently will thrive on STEP electives. STEP participants will always have someone available to mentor, assist, and refer to but should not anticipate 100% one-on-one supervision.

Clinical electives are usually supervised by the assistant program coordinator at each site. Clinical mentoring is provided by on-site staff, including medical officers and clinical officers, as well as by residents on elective when appropriate.

Research electives include remote and direct supervision. Off-site staff are available through e-mail and conference calls, and may be available for face-to-face discussions at the learner's home institution before and after the elective.

Craig Cohen, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator, FACES
Professor, UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences
On-site at UCSF for pre-elective planning and post-elective write-up. Off-site support through e-mail and telephone, and approximately 10% time in Kenya.
Elizabeth Bukusi, MBCHB, MPH, MMed (OB/GYN), PhD
Co-Principal Investigator, FACES
Honorary Lecturer, U of Nairobi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Chief Research Officer, Centre for Microbiology Research, KEMRI
Off-site support through e-mail and telephone, and on-site support in Kisumu approximately 20% time.
Christina Mwachari, MBCHB, MPH, PhD
Co-Principal Investigator, FACES
Senior Research Officer, Centre for Respiratory Disease Research, KEMRI
On-site full time in Nairobi.
Patrick Oyaro, MBCHB
Country Director, FACES
On-site full time in Nyanza Province.
Lisa Dillabaugh, MD
Deputy Director Clinical, FACES
On-site full time in Nyanza Province.
Julie Kadima, MBCHB
Program Coordinator/Medical Officer/STEP Coordinator, FACES Nyanza
On-site full time in Nyanza Province.
Lucy Sanguli, MBA
M & E Coordinator, FACES Nairobi
Centre for Respiratory Disease Research, KEMRI
On-site full time in Nairobi.