Master of Medicine in Radiation Oncology

The qualification forms an optional part added to the usual part of the accreditation Process for medical practitioners as Specialists in Radiation Oncology. The Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) stipulates training requirements, including a minimum period of experiential learning. It is usual for the examination to be taken and passed prior to the completion of the required period of supervised learning specified by the HPCSA. The aim of the examination is to supplement the formal examination certification and allow candidates to write a Part III: dissertation, whose successful completion leads to the award of the MMed degree.

MBChB, MBBCh, or equipment qualification acceptable to the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

Two years of supervised medical practice that may include the internship year, and the year of compulsory community service.

A further 1 year of clinical medical practice which may or may not have been supervised, and which may be in any medical discipline including private general practice.

Current registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner.

Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption or Equivalent university admission qualification.

First degree

MBChB

Recognition of prior learning

One year internship/one year clinical experience other than specialist field of training.

Additional requirements: (e.g. matric subjects)

Basic acceptance courses for MBChB

a) Critical cross-field outcomes (generic to all teaching and learning.

b) Specific outcomes, including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated.

a)

1. Identify & solve problems creatively & independently.
2. Use science & technology appropriately
3. Advise on the safe use of ionising radiation.
4. Communicate verbally and in writing
5. Work as a team member
6. Collect, analyse and critically evaluate information

b)

1. Demonstrate the ability to be a competent Radiation Oncologist
2. Produce independent research in the field of Radiation Oncology.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Certification by the Head of the candidate's training department that the candidate has spent at least 1 year in an HPCSA approved Department of Radiation Oncology prior to the Part 1 of the CMSA examination.

Certification that the candidate has spent at least 3 years in a Department as above, prior to the Part 2 of the CMSA examination.

Certification that the candidate has spent at least 4 years in a Department as above prior to recognition as a Specialist with the HPCSA.