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Audiology academics (from left) Mr Musa Makhoba, Ms Sphilile Mbhele and Ms Thiru Peter.
lives involve caring for people
and continuously learning more about the human body. Academic physicians share their skills and wisdom by teaching medical students and registrars. Others work with health maintenance organisations, pharmaceutical companies,
medical device manufacturers,
health insurance companies, or
in corporations directing health
and safety programmes. People
with medical skills are in demand everywhere. Medical scientists are
on the cutting edge of research. Medical researchers are at work today developing exciting new treatments for cancer, genetic disorders, and infectious diseases like Aids. The Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine is at the forefront of scientific endeavour and offers graduates exciting opportunities.
About one-third of the nation’s doctors are General Practitioners (GPs) who provide lifelong medical services for the
entire family. They are the first doctors people consult for medical care and provide a wide range of services to the community. When patients require more advanced care, GPs refer them to specialists in the respective fields.
Medical specialists differ from GPs in that they undergo a minimum of four years additional training in which they focus on treating a particular system
or part of the body. Neurologists who study the brain, cardiologists who study the heart, ophthalmologists who study the eye, and haematologists who study the blood, are just a few examples of specialists. They work together with GPs to ensure that patients receive treatment for specific medical problems as well as complete and comprehensive care throughout life.
Closing date: 30 June 2024 and no late applications will be considered.
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