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.