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Name: Dr. Charles Irumba Hospital: Uganda Cancer Institute Local Supervisor: Dr. Jane Namugga, Dr. Marrin Origa, Dr. Pius Mulamira and Dr. Julius Nkalubo International Mentors: Dr. Stefanie Ueda, Dr. Joyce Varughese I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS), in collaboration with the Uganda Cancer Institute, for walking with me throughout this incredible journey of becoming a gynecologic oncologist. To all my mentors—both local and i..

Name: Dr. Walter Dreak Erabu Hospital: Uganda Cancer Institute Local Supervisor: Dr. Jane Namugga, Dr. Marrin Origa, Dr. Pius Mulamira and Dr. Julius Nkalubo International Mentors: Dr. Stefanie Ueda, Dr. Joyce Varughese My external mentors- Professor Ueda and Joyce-, internal mentors (Dr. Origa, Nkalubo, Mulamira, Nabwire, Namugga, and Birungi); thank you all for being patient with me, inspiring me, believing in me, and bringing out the best in me.  I was lucky to have all of you as my mentors...

“Being a member of Uganda Cancer institute under the stewardship of the Global Gynecologic Oncology fellowship program was one of the most changing moments in the way I perceive and practice in my profession today. Great thanks to both Local and External mentors for the comprehensive package and delivery of the contents for the 2years while I was at the Institute. I feel proud of you always and I will tiredly share the knowledge accrued freely with my patients and colleagues at large. God ..

“I really appreciate the efforts of the faculty (both local and international), the administrator and all the colleagues and nursing staff in the Gyn department. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to learn and become a better gynaecologist and importantly a gynaecologic oncologist. The knowledge and skills gained will be put to the good for the health of women.”..

“Thank you to both our external and internal mentors, all your support has been palpably noticed and appreciated. You offered all you could to get us through the course. This I don’t take for granted! I’m out of the appropriate words to say thank you but hope you do receive my sincere appreciation. Your efforts are well noticed and appreciated! It has all been voluntary efforts and I pray that God finds a way to pay back many times. With the knowledge and skills you passed on, ..

“Many thanks to the IGCS Fellows’ mentorship program for its overwhelming effort in training highly qualified super specialists in gynecological cancers across Africa. I’m so grateful for my completion of the fellowship training not only as a person but also as the first formally trained Liberian gynecological oncologist. This is tremendously going to positively impact gyn cancer care in Liberia. Heartfelt gratitude to my international mentors and to all the local mentors. It&#..

“Thanks everyone, for giving me this opportunity. I am grateful to the mentors, Prof Lee, Prof Ueda, Dr. Jane, Dr. Okoth, Dr. Carol, Dr. Oryem, Dr. Thomas Randall for starting this programme in Uganda. The IGCS team for accepting to take on the programme. My mentors, both local and international. My colleagues especially Shaki. Today’s examiners. And great thanks to Susan who has helped coordinate our learning.”..

“I would like to thank IGCS for coordinating this gyn oncology fellowship. Many thanks to the mentors (both international and local) for their tireless efforts to make it possible for me to successfully complete this program.”..

“I am so grateful to my mentors for your commitment to us and the program. I remain eager to learn and grow even more with your continued guidance and counsel in my career. The program has empowered me to make better decisions and judgement in the care of my patients. I am indebted to you all.”..

“Thank you all for the support. This has been one of the most impactful academic journeys I have experienced.”..