Universities That Offer Anesthesiology In South Africa

What is Anesthesiology?

Anesthesiology, anaesthesiology, or anesthesia is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before,

during, and after surgery. It encompasses anesthesia, intensive care, critical emergency, and pain medicine.

Universities That Offer Anesthesiology In South Africa

University of KwaZulu-Natal

University of the Witwatersrand

Ahmadu Bello University

Stellenbosch University

University of Cape Town

Ain Shams University

University of Pretoria

University of the Free State

Assiut University

How much do Anaesthetists earn in South Africa?

R244,645 (ZAR)/yr

An entry-level anesthesiologist (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R1,691,918. Conversely, a senior-level anesthesiologist (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R3,536,451.

How many years to become an anesthesiologist in South Africa?

Specialist anesthetists in South Africa typically study for about 10 years. The first 6 years are spent on theoretical training to obtain a Bachelor of

Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) and the other four years in post-grad studies to obtain a Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia.

Which anesthesiologist is best paid?

The highest-paid anesthesiologist is an obstetric anesthesiologist

Are anesthesiologists in demand in South Africa?

Specialist anesthetists have many job opportunities in South Africa.

Typically, anaesthetists work in state and private hospitals while some work in private clinics or other similar healthcare facilities.