Dr. Musa Kirya, MBChB, MMed (Surg), MHPE, FCS (ECSA) Upper GI, Fellow EAFRI

Dr. Musa Kirya is a General Surgeon and Lecturer in the Department of Surgery at Soroti University, with a special interest in Upper Gastrointestinal (Upper GI) Surgery and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is actively involved in teaching, clinical practice, research, and mentorship of health professions students.

A Fellow of the East Africa FAIMER Regional Institute (EAFRI), Dr. Kirya has a strong interest in health professions education, educational innovation, and the integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, into medical training. He has contributed to several publications in medical education and continues to promote excellence in healthcare education.

His academic and research interests include surgical education, curriculum development, faculty development, Upper GI surgery, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Through his work, he seeks to strengthen both surgical practice and the training of future healthcare professionals in East Africa.

In October and November 2024, Dr. Kirya completed a six-week academic attachment at the University of Bergen, Norway, where he developed a PhD research concept contributing to the foundation of his future PhD research agenda, contributed to research reporting, attended international conferences, and expanded collaborative research networks. This experience further enhanced his commitment to advancing medical education, research, and surgical training.