Master of Medicine in Family Medicine
This qualification is intended for doctors in possession of the first degree in medicine to enable them to provide holistic, bio-psychosocial, comprehensive care on a continuous basis at a primary and secondary care level. This includes curative, preventative, promotive and rehabilitative care. An attitude of lifelong learning will be fostered, ensuring continuing self-development and development of the field.
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Pretoria
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Curative Health
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-06-30
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
This qualification is intended for doctors in possession of the first degree in medicine to enable them to provide holistic, bio-psychosocial, comprehensive care on a continuous basis at a primary and secondary care level. This includes curative, preventative, promotive and rehabilitative care. An attitude of lifelong learning will be fostered, ensuring continuing self-development and development of the field.
The qualification aims to provide South Africa with specialist clinicians in the field of family medicine in order to provide and promote health care of the highest standard and the continual development of a high level of knowledge and expertise that is comparable with internationally set standards in the field.
Society will gain specialist clinicians in the field of family medicine leading to higher efficacy of patient care, also contributing to the prevention of disease and promotive health in the community.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry Requirement
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Level 8.
- Compliance with all regulations as specified by the HPCSA for registration as a registrar with the HPCSA.
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Manage him/herself and his/her practice effectively with visionary leadership.
- Evaluate and manage patients with both similar and more specific problems cost-effectively according to the biopsychosocial approach.
- Promote the health of the community by cost-effectively utilising community resources and being able to play an active part in the community in addressing issues that may impact on health.
- Continually adjust his practice according to his research and other valid research to improve quality of care.
- Educate, consult and advise health care professionals, health care workers and institutions on the discipline of family medicine and health-related issues.
Associated assessment criteria
One
- Understand, evaluate and manage the systems/practice (public or private) the learner is working in.
- Assess and plan personal and professional finances.
- Apply the principles of time management.
Two
- Evaluate/assess a patient according to the biopsychosocial approach.
- Formulate and execute, in consultation with the patient, a mutually acceptable, cost-effective management plan, evaluating and adjusting elements of the plan as necessary.
Three
- Utilise and integrate resources in cost-effective provision of affordable and accessible health care.
- Identify and manage problems influencing the health of the community at large.
- Be able to participate in social upliftment programs and life-style modification programs in the community.
Four
- Perform research in practice involving audit, qualitative or quantitative methods.
- Critically read and analyse literature for personal growth and implementation in practice.
- Demonstrate the implementation of research and literature review in the management of problems in practice.
- Apply education principles if the teaching and advising.
- Promote the discipline of family medicine.
- Counsel patients with family oriented or health problems.
Integrated Assessment
Portfolios.
Simulations.
Work-place assessments.
Written examinations.
Oral examinations.
Other
Assessment is continuous and done on the following basis
Portfolio Assessment
A basic research project is conducted.
Formative Assessment
Case studies on relevant topics are regularly completed and assessed.
Role-play/simulations are utilised to determine skills.
One or more written examinations are set at predetermined intervals. One or more oral and/or practical examinations may similarly be set.
Summative Assessment
One or more written, oral and practical examinations are set to a high standard and are conducted in a manner that ensures comprehensive and thorough evaluation of the theoretical knowledge and clinical/practical skills of the candidate.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows for horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Cognate Master, Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Philosophy in Family Medicine, Level 10.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
Providers currently listed
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