Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine

The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide

Qualified appropriately trained professionals for South Africa with the specific knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to register as specialists in Internal Medicine with the Medical and Dental Professional Board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

Future staff for the training of undergraduates and postgraduate students in Internal Medicine in the medical schools in Southern Africa.

This qualification recognises the formal learning which learners who register for the programme leading to the award of the qualification, bring to the learning situation:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 7 Degree.

The Rules and Regulations of the University and/or those of the Medical and Dental Professionals Board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in a complex and specialised area.
2. Demonstrate expertise in highly technical skills.
3. Create responses to abstract problems that either expand or redefined existing knowledge.
4. Conduct research independently.
5. Communicate effectively.
6. Engage in lifelong learning.

• Solve common and uncommon patient problems using a variety of specialised technical skills.
• Resolve contextual and/or abstract problems at an individual and at a community level.
• Present a dissertation on research conducted.
• Participate in teaching seminars.
• Participate in the maintenance of professional competence on a continuous basis.

Integrated Assessment

• Continuous Assessment.
• Practical Assessments.
• Oral presentation.
• Written and oral tests and examinations.
• Dissertation.
• Publications in refereed scientific journals.