KMTC Introduces Bridging Programme for New Medical Students Under KUCCPS Intake

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: April 28, 2026Country: Kenya

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KMTC Introduces Bridging Programme for New Medical Students Under KUCCPS Intake

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has announced the introduction of a bridging program for new medical students placed through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). This program will help students catch up with their peers who joined the college earlier in March. Applications for 31 medical courses are currently open, with a deadline set for May 6, 2026.

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