Ophthalmology

How many years is the reg-programme?

• 4 years
• 4 years

How many years have you been in the reg-programme?

• Already completed
• Already completed

How many years did you work as an MO in the department before getting the registrar post?

• <2 years
• <2 years

What relevant examinations did you do before getting the registrar post (i.e., in the field of your training)?

• Part I
• Diploma, Primary, Part I, Intermediate

At which training complex did you complete/are you completing your reg-time?

• University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)
• University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)

What hospitals/complexes did you rotate through as part of your training programme?

• St John, CMJ, HJH
• Charlotte Maxeke, Baragwanath, Helen Joseph

What examinations were you required to complete during your reg-time?

• Intermediate, Final, MMed
• Part II, Final, MMed

How well did your registrar training programme prepare you for your examinations (1-5)?

• 5
• 4

How would you rate the teaching you receive(d) in your reg programme (1-5)?

• 5 – Best department in the country. If you want Ophthalmology, go to Wits. Specifically St John. Best research and clinical exposure.
• 3 – Good teaching, but little cutting time.

How would you rate your clinical exposure (1-5)?

• 5
• 3 – You dont get a lot of cutting time.

How would you rate your department’s working environment when it comes to general support and morale?

• 4
• 1

For those coming after, can you recommend any suburbs/areas that are safe to live in and close to most of the hospitals where you have to rotate in your registrar programme?

• Johannesburg: Parktown, Parkhurst, Rosebank
• Parktown, Killarney, Northcliff

Any final comments?

• Calls get better with time- as you progress to third on call. Calls are off site, you drive in to see patients. Not ideal to drive to Bara at 2am.