???Department of Psychiatry
Postgraduate Education
MMed (Psych) and FC (Psych) (SA)
The Department offers specialist training in psychiatry leading to an MMed (Psychiatry) degree by coursework and research assignment, as well as a Fellowship in Psychiatry of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa. The 4-year training is provided via a broad didactic curriculum and supervised clinical experiences designed to build the skills and knowledge base the graduates need to remain current in the field long after graduation.
The MMed is organised into Part I & II, comprising basic science and psychiatry modules respectively. Within 18 months of commencing studies, candidates are required to pass the MMed Part I examination offered by the Department or the FC Psych Part I examination conducted by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA). Passing this stage confers eligibility to write the FCPsych Part II after completing additional requirements.
The emphasis of Part II 2 is on clinical psychiatry, during which learning occurs mainly through the extensive clinical rotations. Candidates must complete the required coursework, portfolio and research project before attempting the final Part II examinations, which consist of the CMSA Part II examinations and the research assignment.
Module and credit values
- Neuroanatomy 875 (30)
- Neurophysiology 875 (30)
- Special Psychology 875 (30)
- Psychiatry 872 (270)
- Assignment 815 (120)
Admission requirements
MBChB or equivalent recognised degree for at least three years before application.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical practitioner.
Enquiries
Programme coordinator: Dr Roxane Jones
Tel: (021) 940 8718
?E-mail: roxanej@sun.ac.za?
