Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Medicine in Anaesthesiology in South Africa

Master of Medicine in Anaesthesiology is a specialized postgraduate program that equips medical professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of anaesthesiology. It focuses on training anaesthesiologists to provide safe and effective anesthesia care during surgical procedures and other medical interventions. Students will gain expertise in;
-Pain management
-Critical care medicine
-Perioperative medicine.
Graduates of this program are well-prepared to pursue a rewarding career in various healthcare settings.

Possible career opportunities for Master of Medicine in Anaesthesiology graduates include:
1. Anaesthesiologist in hospitals or clinics
2. Consultant anaesthesiologist
3. Academic or research positions in medical universities
4. Pain management specialist
5. Intensive care unit (ICU) specialist
6. Emergency medicine specialist
7. Medical administrator or director in healthcare organizations
8. Medical consultant for pharmaceutical companies.
9. Anesthesiology fellowship positions
10. Medical instructor or educator

Institutions Offering Master of Medicine in Anaesthesiology

•  University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  In order to be admitted to MMed degree course a candidate must:
  (a) Be in possession of MBChB or equivalent degree and be registered with the Health Professions
  Council of South Africa as a medical practitioner;
  (b) Be appointed to a Registrar's post recognised by the HPCSA. This post must be occupied for
  the full duration of registration as required under these rules;
  (c) Meet any other requirements that may be enunciated in the rules for the specific degree for
  which registration is requested.
  
  Course Duration:
  (a) The duration of the MMed. degrees will be a minimum of four years.
  (b) The maximum will be six years.
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  MBChB (or equivalent) degree or relevant medical degree with modules equivalent to at least the first two years of the MBChB degree
  Currently registered as a physician with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and must have been registered for at least one year
  
  Duration of study:
  4 years, full-time.
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific admission requirements:
  This programme does not have specific admission requirements. The general admission requirements for MMed programmes as mentioned in 5.3.1 above are applicable.
  
  Duration of programme: 4 years.
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  
•  Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria  
  

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