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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
5751	Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Master's Degree	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Curative Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered		EXCO 0335/25	2024-06-30	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2031-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The degree is the professional qualification which will allow registration of the graduate with the Health Professions Council as specialist medical practitioner in Internal Medicine.
The qualification aims to provide South Africa with specialist clinicians in Internal Medicine in order to provide health care of high standard and the continual development of knowledge and expertise that is at international standard in the field.
Graduates will have comprehensive, in depth knowledge, specialised technical diagnostic and therapeutic skills as well as research skills in the field of Internal Medicine. The graduate will have an attitude of life long learning and skills enhancement.
Society will gain specialist physicians in the field of Internal Medicine leading to effective health care at specialist level.
The graduate will have an in depth understanding of scientific principles and their application to medical problem solving and decision-making. She or he will understand how scientific research findings may be applied to the practice of medicine.
The graduate will fully understand that the world is a set of interrelating systems and that problem solving contexts very rarely exist in isolation.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree: M B Ch B
Other:
Registration as Medical Practitioner with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa
Completion of 4 years as registrar (clinical assistant)

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

M Med (Int)

Learning outcomes:
Acquire and master scientific knowledge and practical experience appropriate to Internal Medicine.
Acquire ability to apply knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients.
Maintain competence and demonstrate continuous interest in developments in the field of Internal Medicine.
Apply a teaching approach in answering referrals from general practitioners.
Undertake and complete a relevant research study.

Critical cross-field outcomes:

identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made;

working effectively with others as a member of a multi-disciplinary health team,;

organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively with appropriate leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution skills;

collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating clinical information;

effective communication with the patient, the patient's family and other members of health care teams;

using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others

demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation;

Effective, professional interaction with colleagues.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The student explains the scientific basis for the practice of internal medicine and performs clinical examinations finding and demonstrating signs of disease.
The student diagnosis and treats patients with diseases in the field of internal medicine.
The student participates in the study and discussion of new developments performing presentations to colleagues.
The student generates written answers to referrals that point out new developments and applications of medical knowledge.
The student completes a research study based on an acceptable protocol.

Integrated assessment:
Portfolios
Simulations
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other:
Portfolio assessment:
An appropriate research project is designed and performed.

Formative:
The candidate works under the direct supervision and direction of senior clinical personnel throughout the study period who continually assess and monitor the candidate's performance and provide feedback.

Summative:
Examinations (written practical and oral) in basic medical science subjects, therapeutics and the pathological basis of the practice of medicine takes place at defined points during the study period.
The principles and practice of Internal Medicine is examined by means of written and oral examinations and practical evaluation of clinical skills during a number of clinical examinations. (Demonstration of clinical skills and diagnostic capabilities on real patients)

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
FCP (SA)

FCP (SA) provides credits for the related qualification

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
M D/Ph D

MODERATION OPTIONS

External moderation by professional body.
External examination by other universities.
Teams of examiners during oral and clinical examinations.
Specialist physicians in private practice.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
Minimum: M Med or FCP or equivalent.

Career experience required:
Appropriate teaching, research and clinical experience.

Other Criteria
Faculty member of an accredited school of medicine
Registration as specialist with health professions council.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

1.	University of Pretoria