The The UKZN Undergraduate 6 UKZN Undergraduate 6 year Medical Curriculum year Medical Curriculum

Umesh LallooNelson R Mandela School of Medicine

ATTRIBUTES OF MBChB ATTRIBUTES OF MBChB GRADUATESGRADUATES

• understand the fundamental principles and methods of medicine and

• apply the principles of research • mastered the clinical skills required for diagnosis, prognosis and

treatment• promote the health of both individuals and communities• treat physical and mental diseases at a PHC level• behave in a manner and observe medical ethics expected by the

medical profession• acquired the foundations for life-long learning, and continued

personal and intellectual growth• engage in gainful economic activity with a commitment to

professionalism and service• manage themselves and the health care team  

PRINCIPLES, DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF PRINCIPLES, DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAMMETHE PROGRAMME

Student centred (consider their needs and ability)

Problem based (initially and emphasize clinical problems at exit level)

Integrated and multidisciplinary Community orientated (experiential component

conducted in the community setting)Early clinical contact Systematic (spiralling) (Concepts introduced in

early years are revisited and expanded on later)

THE INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS THE INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES USEDAND TECHNIQUES USED

• Small group, problem-based learning.• Facilitators trained to help the group to

analyse a problem/case • Interactive large group sessions (similar

to lectures)• Practical sessions used to illustrate

concepts or demonstrate specimens, images or functions related to the problem under investigation.

MBChB 1MBChB 1 these modules are year long these modules are year long modulesmodules

• Basic and Foundation Science for Medicine

• Becoming a professional

• Academic literacy (English for Medicine)

• IsiZulu for Medicine

• Computers for Medicine

MBChB 2MBChB 2

• First semesterHomeostasis(Respiratory, CVS, Renal)

• Second semester Co-ordination and Control (GIT, Endocrine, skin genetics)

Each semester has an introductory

section of the applied basic sciences and pathologies relevant to the themes with integration across disciplines

MBChB 3MBChB 3

• First semesterMental Health and neuromuscular problems

 • Second semester Reproduction, blood, Infections and HIV

Each semester has an introductory section of the applied basic sciences and pathologies relevant to the themes

with integration across disciplines  

MBChB 4MBChB 4

• First semesterInternal Medicine

• Second semesterGeneral SurgeryTrauma and emergency careFamily MedicineObstetrics and gynaecologyPaediatrics

MBChB 5MBChB 5• First Semester

Adult and Paediatric Medicine Mental Health

• Second semesterPrinciples of Surgery Obstetrics and gynaecology

MBChB 6MBChB 6Medicine Paediatrics PsychiatryObstetrics and gynaecologySurgeryIntegrated Family and Public

Health Medicine

STUDENT STUDENT SELECTIVESSELECTIVES

allows students the opportunity to conduct research in a primary care/rural setting.

supervised by local doctor or nurse expect to follow-up newly diagnosed HIV/TB

patients for 3 yearsconduct an analysis of each site in terms of

adherence to norms and standards as defined by Alma Ater,

and present a community assessment of the socio-environmental drivers of illness, a health resource mapping of facilities for this community,

MONITORING & EVALUATIONMONITORING & EVALUATION

Reviewing the curriculum for core contentEvaluating the lecture contents to prevent

overload and instruction inappropriate for the level of training

Matching assessment questions to objectives

Avoiding over –assessing ( too frequent assessments)

Assessment committee review has been established

Reviewing functions in the Skills Laboratory – earlier years and the clinical years

SUBCOMMITTEES SUPPORTING THE SUBCOMMITTEES SUPPORTING THE UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUMUNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

• Selective/Registration/Admissions• Student support and monitoring• Teaching, Learning and Year Co-

ordinators• Programmes, Rules, Templates• Assessments, Monitoring,

Examinations • DP appeals and exclusions• Selectives/Electives/Clinical

Conference/ Outreach

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (GRADE 12) NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (GRADE 12) APPLICANTSAPPLICANTS

Only candidates who sit for the Grade 12 examinations during the year of application will be considered◦The candidate must have achieved a

minimum of 65% in each of the following subjects: Mathematics Physical Science Life Sciences English

Must have at least level 4 pass in Life Orientation (legal requirement)

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (GRADE 12) NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (GRADE 12) APPLICANTS cont….APPLICANTS cont….

Applicants will be ranked in order of performance based on the following criteria◦The arithmetic average of 6 subjects

including, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Sciences and English.

◦Mathematics paper 3 will not be substituted for Mathematics.

Pre-selectionPre-selection50% of the seats reserved for Grade 12

learners will be allocated based on the marks obtained in the Grade 11 end of year examinations.◦The subject criteria will be as defined for

‘Grade 12’s/ Matriculants’above. 75% or greater aggregate in the end of year Grade

11 examinations will be considered for pre-selection.

on academic merit and in compliance with the racial quotas as determined by the Board of the School of Medicine.

◦Final award of places will be based on the applicant maintaining or exceeding this performance in the final Grade 12 (Matriculation) examination.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine is governed by a SADC agreement to accept applicants from countries without a medical school. Such applications are channeled via their respective Ministries.

MATURE STUDENTSMATURE STUDENTSCandidates who have completed the

Matriculation/Grade12 examination and exceeding the minimum standards for entry into the MBChB programme as defined above; and have done a year or more of a degree course at a recognised university in South Africa; and achieved outstanding results, will be considered.

The Selection Committee shall consider a variety of courses to enhance the learning environment in the first year class.

MBCHB5 & MBCHB6 Admissions by Race & Gender

 

Yr Gender

A C I O W Grand Total

Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num  

2007 F 58 30% 5 3% 37 19%   0% 7 4% 107  

  M 47 24% 4 2% 33 17% 1 1% 3 2% 88  

2007 Total   105 54% 9 5% 70 36% 1 1% 10 5% 195

 

2008 F 58 28% 5 2% 57 28%   0% 7 3% 127  

  M 48 23% 3 1% 25 12%   0% 4 2% 80  

2008 Total   106 51% 8 4% 82 40%   0% 11 5% 207

 

2009 F 84 36% 4 2% 54 23%   0% 7 3% 149  

  M 52 23% 4 2% 24 10%   0% 2 1% 82  

2009 Total   136 59% 8 3% 78 34%   0% 9 4% 231

 

2010 F 47 23% 3 1% 55 26% 1 0% 11 5% 117  

  M 49 24% 2 1% 37 18%   0% 3 1% 91  

2010 Total   96 46% 5 2% 92 44% 1 0% 14 7% 208

 

2011 F 86 43% 10 5% 33 16%   0% 3 1% 132  

  M 60 30% 2 1% 8 4%   0%   0% 70  

2011 Total   146 72% 12 6% 41 20%   0% 3 1% 202

 

Grand Total   589 56% 42 4% 363 35% 2 0% 47 5% 1043