Who is a Neurologist?
Neurologists are specialists who treat diseases of the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles.
How Many Neurologist In South Africa
There are a total of 715 Neurologists in South Africa as of August 12, 2023.
How many years does it take to become a neurologist in South Africa?
Theoretical training: 5 years. – Student internship: 1 year. – Practical work at a hospital: 1 year (also known as the house doctor year).
Post-graduate study for specialization as a neurologist: MMed or FCP(SA): 4 years – e.g. UCT, UFS, US, UL, UP, Wits.
Are neurologists in high demand in South Africa?
If you think about it, that’s about one neurologist per one million patients who depend on the public healthcare system in this country,” he said.
“And South Africa is one of the better-equipped countries on the continent when it comes to this scarce skills area.
Who is the youngest neurologist in South Africa?
At the age of 29, Mthatha-born Dr Ncumisa Jilata has become Africa’s youngest neurosurgeon following her Fellowship graduation in Durban on 18 May 2017.
Her milestone achievement was highlighted by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in an address to the National Assembly on 31 May.
Which University is best for neurology in South Africa?
Master. Industrial Psychology. Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.
Master. Psychiatry. Health Sciences. Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
M.A. Psychology. University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
M. Phil. Pediatric Neurology (Coursework)