Prof O Ayo-Yusuf, Vice-Chancellor (Acting), will be delivering a Presentation on Friday, 01 November 2019, under the Theme “Tobacco Control in South Africa – The Challenge of Elicit Trade and Industry Interference.” He also gave presentation at Harvard and NYU School of Medicine.
The Department of Cardiology (DoC) recently presented a very stimulating refresher course for health workers, at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) International Convention Centre. The event was attended by a number of General practitioners, majority of whom were Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University graduates.
By attending the refresher course, the general practitioners are fulfilling their professional obligations as members of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as they are required to participate in continuous development programmes offered by HPCSA accredited providers. For participating in the refresher course, the general practitioners individually earned 25 CPD Points and certificates of attendance, which will serve as proof that they are complying with the HPCSA prescripts.
They had an opportunity to brush up on their clinical skills and keep abreast of latest medical trends. The topics that the many experts presented on, were very wide ranging – from managing diabetes, haematological emergencies, obstetrics emergencies, hypertension in pregnancy, managing psychiatry patients, TB/HIV management, managing poisoning, heart failure update, to mention a few.
The topic, “Does size matter” which was presented by Prof Etienne Kok, the Urologist, stole the show. He handled this controversial topic so well, with a lot of satire, and had the captive audience absolutely in stitches, his presentation lasted for an hour.
The topics covered were initially identified by the general practitioners. They put forward their topic proposals and the DoC, on its part, had the honour to identify suitable speakers and invited them to come to present at the refresher course.
‘‘The refresher course is very good for us to attend because we are actually refreshing on what we learnt as MBChB students and being kept abreast of latest developments. There is a lot of research which is being conducted from which we are able to learn about latest research which enables us to manage our patients better. It is a chance to learn more. As General practitioners, we are the first pot of call for our patients,” said Dr Sibongile Nzuza, who graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) graduate aid.
As the majority of those who attended were SMU alumni, it was also an opportunity for former classmates and friends to reconnect, to reminisce about their time at the university, the highlights and low lights.
By Maditsi Matlala
Prof Mogotlane previously served as Deputy VC of then Medunsa from 1995 to 1999 before being appointed as its Vice-Chancellor. “He would therefore be remembered as a giant of history, who laid the foundation for academic excellence for which SMU is now able to build upon,” says Prof Ayo-Yusuf, SMU Acting VC.
Born in 1945 in Limpopo, he was an accomplished educator, anatomist and surgeon. Prof Mogotlane was also part of the team that was tasked with running the University of Mpumalanga upon its establishment.
We wish his family, colleagues and multiple generations of students strength and comfort during this difficult period.
May his soul rest in peace.
It is important to brief the University community about developments on the campus, including the developments on addressing some of the infrastructural challenges submitted to the council at a joint seating of students and staff and, developments related to the investigations pertaining to the passing of our beloved student Hunadi.
More details can be accessed by following the download below:
Acting-Vice-Chancellor-Statement-Update-on-the-developments-on-Campus-Sept-23-2019
Dear Student
Kindly note that to be registered at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University for the 2020 Academic Year, you will be required to comply with the requirements of the South African Immigration Laws.
To be fully compliant the documents indicated below must be submitted to the Advocacy and Diversity Registration Desk at the Sports Complex on or before of your registration date:
Issued by: Advocacy and Diversity Office
Download International Student 2020 Academic Registration Notice
South Africa celebrates Heritage Day as a commemoration and celebration of the cultural diversity and customs that form the rich drapery of South African society. Our country is made up of diverse cultures that unite us and bring prosperity; that is why we are known as the Rainbow Nation. This calls for a celebration!
As a country we have come a long way from the past, which was dominated by racial and cultural intolerance, isolation and discrimination. However, we still have a long way to go in addressing and managing our dusky past. As the people of our beloved country, we should unite to fight steadfastly for the creation of a truly non-racial, non-sexist and tolerant South Africa.
Desmond Tutu’s legacy is one that teaches us that “humanity is bound up in us, for we can only be human together”. As Africans, we are collectively responsible for blending our racial and cultural diversity. In this Heritage Month, let us all join hands and engage in discussions on how to further embrace our diverse cultures in strengthening social cohesion in South Africa.
Because it is not part of our heritage, each one of us should also commit to continue fighting Gender Based Violence (GBV) in all its facets and other ferocious behavior that seek to harm women, children, people with disabilities as well as foreign nationals. Let us embrace one another and celebrate our diversity and learn to coexist as part of our rich heritage.
Working together to build a better SMU community.