Call for Applications: Master of Medicine (MMed) Programme in Paediatrics & Adolescent Health

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Botswana (UB) offers both undergraduate (MBBS) and post-graduate (MMed) degrees. This announcement invites applications for post-graduate training programmes in the Faculty beginning in January 2025. For more information about UB and its post-graduate programmes please visit the following UB websites: (www.ub.bw) and (www.ubotho.net).

This advert invites applications for enrolment into a 4-year Master of Medicine (MMed) programme in Paediatrics & Adolescent Health, which will be tenable at Princess Marina Hospital and the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa) and its affiliated academic hospitals.

Requirements:

The programme is open to Botswana citizens as well as to non-citizens. Applicants should have completed medical training at a BHPC recognized medical school and have been in active clinical practice for at least two years by 31st October 2024, at least one of which must have been in an approved internship programme. Evidence of successful completion of Part I (primary) examinations of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) prior to beginning studies, is preferred.

Transfers:

Any Motswana who started postgraduate training elsewhere and has not been able to complete the program and still wants to pursue their studies may be eligible to transfer into the UB programme on a case-by-case basis.

Financial Sponsorship:

The programme is offered on a full-time basis. Students will have to arrange sponsorship before they enroll. The sponsorship should cover the cost of training and welfare. Proof of financial support will be a pre-requisite for confirmation of selection for those who are successful at interviews.

Application Procedures:

All prospective applicants are to apply online through the University of Botswana website: www.ub.bw. Study -> Graduate | How to Apply for Admission. N.B. Applicants should upload their CV using any of the unused file upload attachment spaces on the Documentation page of their Post Graduate Application. Prospective students may use any Internet facility available to them to apply or use the UB internet facility located at the School of Graduate Studies Offices (Block 247/First Floor).

Before Applying

Make sure the following documents are readily available:

  • Copy of Application fee receipt (payment can be made through the UB website; at the bottom right corner, you will see “Pay Online” ---- Click there)
  • Certified copy of Degree Certificate (s)
  • Certified copies of qualifications and degrees as well as official transcripts from the applicant’s medical school • Three recent and signed letters of reference
  • Certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang for citizens) and Passport for international applicants
  • A statement of approximately 500 words indicating why the applicant is seeking postgraduate training in Paediatrics.
  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae listing education, work experience, and relevant personal information, including active e-mail addresses and mobile telephone numbers.
  • Copy of proof of change of surname (where applicable) N.B. All former UB students who have changed their surnames should use surnames they used while they were students at UB so that the system will easily map their student ID to their surname and to their previous record. The new surname could be captured through SGS offices once the applicant has been admitted.

Selection:

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for oral interviews. The final assessment mark will be 30% experience, 30% academic qualifications, and 40% interview. Successful candidates will be notified by 29th November 2024 and should be available to start training on Monday, 20th January 2025.

Deadline:

All applications should be received by Friday, 15th November, 2024.

For inquiries or submission of application documents, contact Ms. Masa Mojadife at mojadife@ub.ac.bw, phone +267 355-2960, Office number 104, Block 247, or Tshwaragano Otukile at otukilet@ub.ac.bw, Phone +267 3552861 or Aviah Bontseng at +267 355 4712, UB Main Campus.

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