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Stellenbosch University

Master of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology

The Master of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

Master of Medicine in Otorhinolaryngology offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

This Master of Medicine (MMed) programme is offered in all the recognised specialities of medicine in South Africa. This programme is structured to meet the Health Professions Council of South Africa's (HPSCA) requirements for specialisation. It extends over a period of four to five years. Candidates must be incumbents of registered training posts.

Programme content

Part I (Primary)

Anatomy (33)
Physiology (33)
Anatomical Pathology (34)

 

Part II (Intermediate)

Otorhinolaryngology (100)

 

Part III (Final)

Otorhinolaryngology (160)

 

Assignment

Research Assignment (120)

Assessment and examination

• The Part III (final) examination consists of the following:
  • Written examination of two three-hour papers of three questions each. Each question consists of three parts.
  • Clinical examination of one-hour based on the assessment of patients.
  • A half-hour viva voce/OSCE examination on prepared material for examination provided to you.
• The HPCSA requires that you successfully complete the single national exit examination to register as a specialist.
• The Division of Otorhinolaryngology acknowledges this examination as equivalent to and substituting the MMed (ORL) Part II examination.
• It, however, remains the responsibility of the head of the Division to confirm the following:
  • successful completion of clinical training time;
  • submission of a completed case-book;
  • successful completion of an assignment according to the regulations of the University in this regard; and
  • successful completion of flexible assessment.