Master of Medicine in Anaethesia

Purpose

The purpose of the qualification is to graduate anaesthesiologists capable of delivering comprehensive, cost-effective patient care in anaesthesia, critical care and pain management relevant to a South African context. The objective is to produce a graduate with both academic a clinical skills necessary for independent specialist practice. Additional purposes include an understanding of research methodology and the literature, and an ability to answer questions by means of research and to pass on the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the discipline of anaesthesia to future generations of doctors.

Rationale

This qualification trains medical doctors to become specialists in Anaesthesia.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement is

• A Diploma of Anaesthesia.

Or

• A Completion of 2 years' internship and 1-year community service or similar year. Current registration as a medical practitioner.

This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at Level 9 totalling 180 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 9, 180 Credits

• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Anaesthesia Part 2, 60 Credits.
• MMed in Anaesthesia Part 1, 60 Credits.
• MMed in Anaesthesia Part 3, 60 Credits.

1. Demonstrate the ability to continue life-long learning.
2. Demonstrate the ability to reflect.
3. Demonstrate the ability to be patient-centred.
4. Demonstrate the ability to think in terms of systems.
5. Evaluate and manage patients with an aesthetic, critical illness or pain problems in the appropriate context and advise on optimal treatment options.
6. Deliver high-quality care based on current knowledge and an appropriate skills base.
7. Maintain up to date, quality practice by implementing research findings and own research
8. Disseminate knowledge and skills to patients, the community, fellow health workers, and future generations of anaesthesiologists.
9. Manage him/herself and his/her practice (in public or private sector) effectively with visionary leadership.
10. Understand human problems with serious illness and counsel patients appropriately.
11. Demonstrate the ability to be able to solve ethical dilemmas.
12. Demonstrate the ability to work in a team with the objective of optimal patient care.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome

• Demonstrate required knowledge and procedural skills as per the curriculum of the relevant College of Medicine.
• Demonstrate required knowledge.
• Procedural skills as per the curriculum of Ongoing informal formative assessment.
• Procedural skills as per the curriculum of the relevant College of Medicine.

Integrated Assessment

Candidates complete the Colleges of Medicine Examinations Part 1 and Part 2, for which they get credit towards the Master of Medicine (MMed). They then complete a dissertation of 60 Credits before qualifying with the MMed Degree. All examinations and the dissertation are externally examined.