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Medical Indemnity Insurance – South African Doctors
The frequency and size of compensation related to medical negligence claims has significantly increased globally over the last decade. In South Africa, The Gauteng Department of Health alone saw an increase in claims from R573-million...
Passing your exams – College of Medicine South Africa
Exams booked and 4 months to prepare for the first step in reaching my dream of becoming a specialist. More than enough time but sufficiently short enough to apply some pressure to start studying. Or so I thought. The demands of work...
Is There a Doctor Shortage in the World?
According to WHO, there is currently a global shortage of more than 7 million health workers and this could rise to nearly 13 million by 2035. Growing populations and access to medical educational are just two factors creating the...
Top Study Tips
1. Study, Sleep, Repeat. Sleep is almost as important as study time. It’s during this downtime that the brain strengthens new memories which means that there is a good chance we’ll remember whatever we review right before we sleep....