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Invited speakers
Prof Angela Woodiwiss University of the Witwatersrand × Speaker: Prof Angela Woodiwiss Professor Angela Jill Woodiwiss BSc (Physiotherapy), MSc, PhD (WITS), FAAS, MASSAf, MRSSAf Angela Woodiwiss is an ad hominem full Professor of Physiology (since 2010); Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa (MRSSAf);…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/digital-doula-programme
The Digital Doula Programme
ADVANCING MIDWIFERY EXPERTISE THROUGH VIRTUAL LEARNING AND MENTORSHIP The Digital Doula Programme (DDP) is an innovative online mentorship initiative designed to support the professional growth of midwifery practitioners. The programme combines structured mentorship, virtual learning technologies, and simulation-based training to…Dr. Jonathan Nsamba is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Physiology at North‑West University, where he contributes to the Hypertension in Africa Research Team’s cardiovascular studies. His PhD work explored the cardiometabolic risk profiles of children and adolescents in Uganda. His research interests include metabolic, cardiovascular,…
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Jonathan Nsamba
Dr. Jonathan Nsamba is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Physiology at North‑West University, where he contributes to the Hypertension in Africa Research Team’s cardiovascular studies. His PhD work explored the cardiometabolic risk profiles of children and adolescents in Uganda. His research interests include metabolic, cardiovascular,…Prof. David Segal is a renowned pediatric endocrinologist with a distinguished career spanning multiple continents. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in 1993 and later completed his residency in Pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. He furthered his expertise with fellowship training in Endocrinology at…
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Prof David Segal
Prof. David Segal is a renowned pediatric endocrinologist with a distinguished career spanning multiple continents. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in 1993 and later completed his residency in Pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. He furthered his expertise with fellowship training in Endocrinology at…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/lifestyle-diseases/contact-us
Contact us
Physical address: Lifestyle Diseases Research Entity North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus Cnr Albert Luthuli & University Drive Mmabatho 2735 General Inquiries: Prof. Leepile Sehularo Office Number: 0183892642 Email: Leepile.Sehularo@nwu.ac.zahttp://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/phasrec/articles-published-2024
Articles published in 2024
1. Arumugam, A., Shalash, r.J., Qadah, R.M., Alsaafin, N., Zadeh, S.A.M., Chaput, J-P., Pesola, A.J., Kumaran A.D., Moss, S.J., Veldsman, T., Ramakrishnan, S., Regan, R., Arora, E., Ali A.A., Raghunathan, M.R.K., Tunaiji, H.A., Baltatu, O.C., Nassis, G.P., McDonough, Z., Dempsey, P.C., & Häger, C. 2024. Comparing…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/academic-programmes
Academic Programmes
MBChB overview (informative only, this programme is still in the process of approvals and accreditations): Spiral and integrated competency-based curriculum Credits: 940 Duration: 6 years Phase 1: Foundational (1–18 months) Phase 2: Intermediate (18–36 months) Phase 3: Clinical Rotations (36–72 months) Followed by a 2-year…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/mbchb-curriculum-and-learning-approach
MBChB Curriculum and Learning Approach
Spiral and integrated design Content revisited with increasing complexity; early clinical experiences from the first year. Competency-based Clinical competence adhering to the requirements of the HPCSA. Community-based Rural immersion and longitudinal placements to connect students with real-world contexts. Teaching methods…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/riiprcenqamr/contact-list
Contact List
Quotations Requests Anita Wessels: Director-CPBS@nwu.ac.za cc: Mari-Alet Staats: Client-Services-RIIP-CENQAM@nwu.ac.za Reference Standards Corné Lubbe: Corne.Lubbe@nwu.ac.za cc: Mari-Alet Staats: Client-Services-RIIP-CENQAM@nwu.ac.za Protocol reviews André Joubert: Jouba.Joubert@nwu.ac.za cc: Mari-Alet…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/funders-and-partners