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University of the Witwatersrand
The University of the Witwatersrand, commonly known as Wits, is a public research university in Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 1896, Wits is one of Africa's leading universities, consistently ranked among the top Universities in the world. It is renowned for its research excellence, innovative teaching, and commitment to addressing societal challenges through education and discovery.
Faculty of Health Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences at Wits is a leading health sciences faculty in Africa, known for excellence in teaching, research, and clinical service. The faculty produces healthcare professionals who are equipped to address the continent's health challenges through evidence-based practice and innovative research.
School of Biomedical Sciences
The School of Biomedical Sciences encompasses basic medical science departments, teaching disciplines including anatomy, physiology, and pathology to health professions students.
School of Clinical Medicine
The School of Clinical Medicine is Wits' largest school within the Faculty of Health Sciences, comprising 23 clinical departments and over 600 academic staff. The school trains medical students, provides specialist training, and conducts groundbreaking clinical research across various medical disciplines, contributing significantly to healthcare advancement in South Africa and beyond.
School of Oral Health Sciences
The School of Oral Health Sciences provides education and training in dentistry and oral health professions, conducting research in oral health and dental sciences.
School of Pathology
The School of Pathology comprises various pathology disciplines, providing diagnostic services, education in pathology, and conducting pathology research.
School of Public Health
The School of Public Health offers programmes in public health, conducts population health research, and trains public health professionals to address health challenges.
School of Therapeutic Sciences
The School of Therapeutic Sciences includes departments such as Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy, training healthcare professionals in therapeutic disciplines.
Anaesthesiology
The Department of Anaesthesiology provides anaesthesia services for surgical procedures, pain management, and training in anaesthesiology practice and research.
Anatomical Pathology
The Department of Anatomical Pathology provides diagnostic pathology services, trains pathologists, and conducts research on human disease pathology.
Anatomical Sciences
The Department of Anatomical Sciences teaches human anatomy, provides anatomical resources for medical education, and conducts research in anatomical sciences.
Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
The Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery provides surgical treatment for heart and lung conditions, trains cardio-thoracic surgeons, and conducts research in thoracic surgery.
Cardiology
The Department of Cardiology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases, cardiac intervention, and conducts research in cardiovascular medicine.
Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science (PRICELESS SA)
The Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science (PRICELESS SA) conducts health economics research to inform health policy and resource allocation decisions in South Africa.
Centre for Health Policy
The Centre for Health Policy conducts research on health systems, health policy analysis, and governance to improve health policy and healthcare delivery.
Chemical Pathology
The Department of Chemical Pathology provides diagnostic laboratory services for biochemical testing, trains chemical pathologists, and conducts research in clinical biochemistry.
Clinical Associates
The Department of Clinical Associates trains clinical associates, mid-level medical practitioners who support healthcare delivery in under-served communities.
Clinical Haematology
The Department of Clinical Haematology specializes in blood disorders, blood cancers, and provides haematology services, training, and research.
Clinical Medicine
The Department of Clinical Medicine provides clinical training and education in medical practice, supporting the clinical education of medical students and junior doctors.
Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
The Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases provides diagnostic microbiology services, conducts research on infectious diseases, and trains microbiologists.
Community Dentistry
The Department of Community Dentistry focuses on oral health in community settings, preventive dental care, and public oral health research and programmes.