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The standard roadmap for doctors in South Africa, from your first day at medical school to specialist registration.
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Six short, free quizzes, from 'is medicine right for me?' to choosing a specialty or shortlisting an internship site.
Undergraduate medical training (MBChB or equivalent) at a HPCSA-accredited university. The foundation of theoretical and clinical knowledge.
Undergraduate medical training (MBChB or equivalent) at a HPCSA-accredited university. The foundation of theoretical and clinical knowledge.
Rotating through clinical domains (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, etc.) in HPCSA-accredited facilities.
Rotating through clinical domains (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, etc.) in HPCSA-accredited facilities.
A compulsory rural or underserved placement, a time for independence and practical skill consolidation.
A compulsory rural or underserved placement, a time for independence and practical skill consolidation.
Post-comserve practice while preparing for registrarship. The ideal time to complete diplomas to strengthen your profile.
Post-comserve practice while preparing for registrarship. The ideal time to complete diplomas to strengthen your profile.
Specialist training in university-linked programmes, focused on professional mastery and CMSA examination success.
Specialist training in university-linked programmes, focused on professional mastery and CMSA examination success.
Fellowship completed and registered as a specialist with the HPCSA, ready for practice or sub-specialisation.
Fellowship completed and registered as a specialist with the HPCSA, ready for practice or sub-specialisation.
Many South African specialists complete clinical diplomas during their Medical Officer years to strengthen registrar applications.
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