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AuthorPenjani has worked in David Gordon Memorial Hospital as a Clinical Officer for a number of years. In April 2014 the Partnership were informed that he had been accepted to study for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery in Cavendish University, Lusaka, Zambia. |
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Penjani has sent us the following information about his internship in the University of Zambia
"My internship is going on very well. I'm rotating in all departments like surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, Paediatric, Internal Medicine and including special departments like Cardiology and nuclear medicine. So far I've rotated in Surgery and obstetrics/ gynecology. I'm due to qualify next year in March..I would have finished this year December but because of some special departments stated above. My vacation visits to Livingstonia has been good though very busy with work at the hospital.I always work during vacation. Kind regards Penjani"
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Dear Graham
Thanks so much for your email. Indeed I've finished my studies and not yet started my internship. Am currently in Livingstonia waiting to start internship in February at the same University Teaching Hospital in Zambia then come back to start working, but I will be coming during my vacation to help at the hospital. Am doing general medical work but more of surgery at Livingstonia. The covid situation is not that bad because more people who are tested positive, almost 100% cure rate. Kind regards Penjani Kaponda Sichinga CUZ-SOM Lusaka.Zambia . In February 2021 Penjani Kaponda Sichinga wrote
My vacation has been good though with challenges in terms of covid-19.. during my stay we had some cases especially students from University of Livingstonia more than 20 were tested positive and about five from the community.. they were I solated and fortunately all recovered. it's really bad time because the screening is done after the patients have already been admitted so healthy workers are at risk of exposure.Precaution measures are being followed nicely. So far no any staff at DGMH has been tested positive after screening. The big challenge is shortage of protective wear. My studies are going very well. God's willing I will be done by Nov-Dec this year then internship for 18 months. Kind regards Penjani Kaponda Sichinga CUZ-SOM Lusaka.Zambia In August 2020 Penjani Kaponda Sichinga wrote:
My recent trip to DGMH was very fruitful because I did a lot of major surgery.. Most of the patients when they heard of me they came..I felt bad that some arrived very late when I had already left. I reassured them that will I will be back at the end of December or in early January. I was very pleased to welcome a new Malawian doctor who joined recently just qualified. It's very hard to find a Malawian doctor to work at DGMH because they say it's a remote area. The cases of Corona are increasing in Malawi.In Livingstonia no case yet..We thank God for that. Most of the people they don't follow precaution measures. My studies are going on very well in 6th year now..If all goes well will finish next year then go back to Malawi for internship which am planning to do at Mzuzu Central Hospital near my family. I thank God for His kindness & love. Thanks so much for your support and prayers. We need more qualified doctors of which it's a challenge but I know God will guide. The challenge I have is some surgical equipment we don't have. Take care as well & God bless you.. Regards Penjani Kaponda Sichinga Student Medical Doctor CUZ-SOM.Lusaka Zambia" Penjani sent the following email.
Dear Graham Thanks for your email.I saw the blog post on Livingstonia Partnership web site, its really encouraging me. I have started my 6th year of my degree now and will be finishing my training next year. At present am doing Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & gynecology, Pediatrics and Surgery. I'm gaining a lot of practical experience in all departments. I had good time in Livingstonia during my last holiday did a lot of surgery. Many patients came soon after hearing that am on holiday from school. My family is doing fine only that most of the time we miss each other. My first born daughter is 13 years old and second born 10 years old now.I still attend United Church of Zambia. Kind regards Penjani Kaponda Sichinga Hello Graham Truesdale
Thanks for your email it has been long.My studies are going well though now alot of pressure.Indeed i started my MHSF in January 2015,2016 started my first year in Medicine and Surgery finishing 2021 that will be my final 6th year in Medicine and Surgery and 7th year as a whole, graduation 2022 . Interview with Penjani Sichinga
Penjani served as a clinical officer in David Gordon Memorial Hospital for a number of years. He is now training to be a doctor at Cavendish University, Lusaka, Zambia. LHP is helping to fund his training. The following is an interview with him. 1. When and how did you decide to qualify as a doctor? Hi Graham,
Thanks very much for your email. I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m good. Indeed Graham it was very difficult for me to grasp the concepts when I was starting in January as it has been a long time going back to education, but now I’m doing very well and my brain is back to my school life.So far what I expected in the foundation has been covered in preparation Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I decided to become a Doctor some time back, only that I couldn’t get the chance. My main objective is to enhance my knowledge so that in future, by God’s will, I may become a Specialist in Surgery and serve the people in Livingstonia community. It’s very difficult for a Malawian |
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