Dr
Karen ForrestProfile page
Head of Clinical Services
GM-General Administration
Orcid identifier0000-0002-9484-0830
- Head of Clinical ServicesGM-General Administration
BIO
I am a Consultant Physician with training in gastroenterology and general internal medicine, and I currently serve as the Head of Clinical Services at MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM. I oversee our clinics in Fajara, Keneba, and Basse, managing a team of up to 110 staff. My role focuses on improving care quality, prioritising patient safety, and supporting a range of research projects.
Under my leadership, we have integrated a rural clinic, developed an electronic medical records system, and launched a quality improvement programme. Our department is recognised for its structured training programmes and comprehensive data collection practices. We also work with the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital to offer accredited training posts for Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residents.
I completed a Master's in Theology and Intercultural Studies and am currently pursuing a Master’s in Medical Education. My ongoing aim is to improve healthcare and support research in The Gambia.
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE AND TROPICAL MEDICINE APPOINTMENTS
- Head of Clinical ServicesMedical Research Council The Gambia Unit, Clinical Services Department, Banjul, Gambia1 Sep 2016 - present
DEGREES
- FRCP(London)Royal College of Physicians, London, United Kingdom
- FWACP (Internal Medicine)West African College of Physicians, Lagos, Nigeria
- MAAfrica International University, Nairobi, Kenya1 Sep 2008 - 31 Jul 2010
- Postgraduate Certificate of Medical EducationUniversity of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom
- BM.BChUniversity of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom31 Jul 1996
- BAUniversity of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom31 Jul 1993
REGIONS & COUNTRIES
- Gambia