Stellenbosch University
Master of Medicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Master of Medicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Master of Medicine in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery offered by 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
Anatomy (33)
Anatomical Pathology (34)
Physiology (33)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Intermediate) (100)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (160)
Research Assignment (120)
Assessment and examination
- The Part I written examination is conducted within 18 months, and must be passed with a minimum of 50%.
- The intermediate examination is completed in writing and orally, and must be passed with a minimum of 50% within three and a half years.
- The MMed Part II examination consists of a written, practical and oral examination, which must be passed with a subminimum of 50%.
- The research project counts 25% of the total credits and must cover a relevant topic in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in a discipline of your choice. You must display your ability to conduct independent research by means of the assignment. The report must be completed in a standard format to the satisfaction of an internal and an unattached external examiner.
- The HPCSA requires that you successfully complete the single national exit examination to register as a specialist.
- The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery acknowledges this examination as equivalent to and substituting the MMed (Plast and Recons) 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 the assignment according to the regulations of the University in this regard; and
- successful completion of flexible assessment.
