South African Medical Universities
Medical faculties offering Master of Medicine (MMed) programs and specialist training pathways
Verified information on medical faculties offering specialist training programs for international medical graduates.
University of Cape Town
UCT
Faculty of Health Sciences
UCT offers specialist training through Master of Medicine (MMed) programs across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. Training takes place over a minimum period of four years, full-time.
University of the Witwatersrand
Wits
Faculty of Health Sciences
Wits offers Master of Medicine (MMed) programs over 3-5 years full-time depending on the specialty. Candidates must hold a training post in teaching hospitals attached to the Faculty.
Stellenbosch University
SU
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Stellenbosch offers Master of Medicine programs across surgical sciences, medicine, and other specialties. Programs extend over 4-5 years depending on specialty.
University of KwaZulu-Natal
UKZN
School of Clinical Medicine
UKZN offers registrar training programs leading to Fellowship of CMSA and Master of Medicine degrees. Programs are typically four years.
University of the Free State
UFS
Faculty of Health Sciences
UFS offers specialist training programs in various medical and surgical specialties through the School of Medicine.
Information Verification Notice
Program availability, admission requirements, and training post allocations vary by university and year. This information is based on official university sources. Always verify current requirements directly with universities.
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