Trainee Spotlights
Richard Samson
Richard is from Maliasili in Karatu District. He graduated from the Assistant Medical Officer Training Center in Tanga Region in August 2019, with a Clinical Officer Certification. He joined FAME as a trainee on April 21st, 2020. During his course of study he received training in clinical medicine across departments. At FAME, Richard is taking vital signs and screening patients at RCH, OPD, and at the entrance to the hospital as part of our COVID-19 strategy. He has also participated in doctors meetings and doctor education sessions. He wishes to study medicine abroad some day and specialize in a medical field that will allow him to help as many people as possible.
Africanus John
Africanus is from Rhotia in Karatu District. He completed his Clinical Officer program at Machame Health Training Institute in August 2019. He started training at FAME in February 2020 to gain professional medical experience. His Clinical Officer classes included training in all medical departments including: internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, reproductive and child health, and gynecology. Eventually Africanus hopes to get a bachelors in medicine and go on to take a specialty in internal medicine. At FAME he screens patients at OPD for symptoms of COVID-19 and provides assistance to FAME doctors wherever he can.
Allice Saul
Allice is from Kimandolu, which is located 74 miles west of FAME in Arusha. She also completed her Clinical Officer program at Machame Health Training Institute in August 2019. She became a trainee at FAME in April 2020. Her training at Machame was broadly focused, giving her experience in all medical departments. However, she is most interested in specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. At FAME Allice has been screening patients for COVID-19 symptoms at RCH, OPD, and the entrance to the hospital. She has also been working with FAME’s doctors as they conduct cervical cancer screenings. Allice chose to become a doctor because she likes working with people. She finds it rewarding to help patients, their families, and the community as a whole.
Boniface Evance
Boniface has lived in Karatu for the past six years. Originally from Moshi, he graduated from Mount Meru Tour Guide School in 2016. He started helping at FAME in April 2020. At FAME, Boniface has helped to implement new policies and practices developed in response to COVID-19. He works outside the outpatient clinic, helping to manage the flow of patients and ensure everyone adheres to FAME policies regarding masks and hand washing. Eventually, Boniface hopes to study medicine and become a Pharmacist.