Master of Medicine in Urology

Purpose

Purpose of the qualification would be to practice urology independently.

The qualification would provide the learner with insight to solving urological problems.

Rationale

The need for the qualification will be to certify individuals have spent time in training to allow them to practice in urology. The qualification meets the specific urological needs focusing on the complexities of the urogenital system. The learner should be a post-basic medical qualification holder; post community service medical officer and they would be operating in the urological space which introduces the individual to all aspect urologically related.

The pathway includes completion of anatomy, physiology and pathology, completion of ICU and general surgical (intermediate) and the finals would entail 3 - 4years of Urology before the final examination and dissertation.

Society would receive urological skill which is scarce, and the economy would benefit from earning of the learner as a specialist; would help the economically active members of society to plough back into the fiscus from their healthy body perspective.

The qualification will give recognition to the urological societies of the number of qualified specialist in the society from a development perspective and to give a career path of learners the recognised freedom in urology. The learner would hold a post-graduation qualification and would be able to practice in the field of urology.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The learner needs to have been registered as an independent practitioner with HPCSA or equivalent with Primary examination to get entry to the urology programme.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (NQF Level 8).

And

• Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Health Professional Council of South Africa.

And

• Independent Medical Practitioner at the Health Professional Council Registration.

This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at NQF Level 9 totalling 900 Credits.

Compulsory Modules at Level 9, 900 Credits

• MHAC190 Applied Anatomy for Surgical Discipline, 20 Credits.
• MGPA190 General Physiology, 20 Credits.
• MURA190 Uropathology, 160 Credits.
• MSUA190 General Principles of Surgery with emphasis on Intensive Care, 160 Credits.
• MURB190 General Urology, 360 Credits.
• MURA190 mini-dissertation (Urology), 180 Credits.

1. Assess and manage urological cases.

Associated Assessment Criteria

• Diagnose and differentiate genital lesions.
• Discuss the pros, cons and diagnosis of prostate cancer.
• Identify and differentiate common urologic symptoms and causes.
• Understand the principles of infertility assessment and management.
• Identify the significance of haematuria (both visible and non-visible).
• Manage mainly male congenital abnormalities.
• Manage neurological, urological issues.
• Understand the renal stones and management.
• Demonstrate the operative techniques for all management trained.
• Understand the research understanding and contribution.
• Understand appropriate and ethical management of medical and social issues generally.

Integrated Assessment

Formative would be the four (4) steps to reaching satisfactory levels, i.e. Primaries/ Intermediate/Final including dissertation; it's mainly academic examination plus the addition of dissertation; ward rounds; outpatient learning; theatre exposure including operations.

• Logbook sign off by urology consultants.
• Three (3) monthly assessment by HOD using office-based discussion.
• Continuous monitoring of progress through academic activities including/week;

> Special operative courses, e.g. Laser usage.

> Physiology, Anatomy, Embryology.

> In clinic tutorial.

> Main Academic Meetings.

> Paediatric operative.

> Urology Webinar with other national and international academic centres.

> Grand Round.

• Weekly written paper to assist with exam question technique.
• Quarterly Tripartite meeting to integrate external.
• Consultants.
• Monthly mark on general conduct by registrars and MO's by all consultants via Excel spreadsheet.
• Registrar presentations to medical undergraduates with global assessment by the same.
• Yearly CV review to assess Congress attendance, published documents, presentations etc.