Program Overview

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Internal Medicine

The Internal Medicine program is a comprehensive educational and training initiative designed to equip registrars with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to excel in their field.

Education

The education component of the program is multifaceted, incorporating various theories and approaches to learning, including:

• Principles of Learning
• Schema Theory
• Solo Taxonomy
• Bloom's Taxonomy
• Deep Surface Learning
• Experiential Learning
• Clinical Work as Experiential Education
• Self-Directed Learning
• Adult Learning
• Active Learning

Educational Theory

The program delves into educational theory, covering topics such as:

• Principles of Assessment
• Multiple Assessments
• Introduction to the Core Syllabus
• Resources for Teaching
• National MCQ Project
• Examinations
  • Exam Dates
  • Examination Roster

Registrars

The registrar program is a critical component of the Internal Medicine initiative, offering:

• Registrar Programme
• Rotation
• Registrar Committee
• Circuit Progression
• The FCP Part 1 Examination
• FCP Part 2 Preparation
• Research Methodology Module
• Tutorial Programme
• Request Leave
• Endocrinology Teaching Programme
• Presentations
  • Grand Rounds
  • Problem Round
  • Audiovisual Technique
  • The Written Report
• Registration for Registrars
• Protocols: KEH
• Teaching Programme
• CMSA Portfolio of Learning
  • Instructions and Forms for completion
  • About the portfolio

Clinical Service

The clinical service aspect of the program involves:

• Location of Our Hospitals
• Map of KZN Health Districts & Population
• KZN Health

Research

The program also encompasses research, providing registrars with the opportunity to engage in scholarly activities and contribute to the field of internal medicine.

Meetings

Regular meetings are an integral part of the program, including:

• Academic Meetings
• Grand Rounds
• Problem Rounds
• Clinical Seminar
• Departmental Meetings

Tutorial Programme

The Tutorial Programme is a key component of the registrar training, designed to provide guided exposure to a wide range of patients with interesting problems. The program includes:

• Monday Afternoon Clinical Teaching, where a registrar is rostered to prepare a patient and present to a consultant, serving the dual purpose of practicing patient presentation for the FCP exam and gaining exposure to diverse patient cases.