Mbarara — Dr Prisca M. Kizito, Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), has been awarded the M. Andrew Padmos International Collaboration Award by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing sustainable postgraduate medical education.
The award, named after former Royal College CEO Dr M. Andrew Padmos, honours individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to building international partnerships that strengthen medical education, research, and health systems worldwide.
In announcing the recognition, Mbarara University congratulated Dr Kizito for her “excellence in leadership and commitment to building sustainable postgraduate medical education,” celebrating her as a beacon of innovation and collaboration in emergency medicine.
Dr Kizito is a Ugandan emergency physician, educator, and scholar whose work bridges clinical innovation, health systems strengthening, and data-driven research. She holds an MSc in Global Health Policy and Management (Health Econometrics and Data Analytics) from Brandeis University, an MMed in Emergency Medicine from Mbarara University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
As Head of Emergency Medicine at MUST and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator at Uganda’s Ministry of Health, Dr Kizito has been instrumental in the design and rollout of rapid-response protocols and has supervised multi-centre quality improvement and research initiatives that have strengthened emergency care delivery nationwide.
Her leadership has also driven interdisciplinary curriculum development and the mentorship of hundreds of trainees, ensuring the next generation of emergency care providers are equipped with the skills and resilience to meet Uganda’s growing health demands.
Through grant-funded collaborations with partners in the USA, Germany, and Canada, Dr Kizito has championed innovative training models, resilience frameworks, and predictive tools that enhance patient care outcomes and inform health policy. Her research spans point-of-care ultrasound diagnostics, injury prognostication, and workforce surge strategies during outbreaks.
She is a former President of the Emergency Care Society of Uganda, a member of the International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM) Core Curriculum and Education Committee, and serves on the IFEM Academy Steering Committee. She also contributes as a director and instructor for the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) courses.
Recognised at international conferences for her scientific excellence and innovations in medical education, Dr Kizito continues to advocate for regional and global emergency care capacity building, leveraging her expertise to strengthen health systems across Africa and beyond.
Beyond her professional commitments, Dr Kizito describes herself as an enthusiast for music, travel, cultural exploration, and fitness, and remains passionate about forging new partnerships in global emergency care innovation, data-driven health policy, and workforce development.
The M. Andrew Padmos International Collaboration Award will be formally presented during the Royal College’s upcoming awards ceremony later this year in Canada.