School
School of Clinical Medicine
About
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.
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School of Clinical Medicine is a leading academic unit within the University of the Witwatersrand, located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in the early twentieth century as part of a public research university, it serves as a major center for medical education, specialist training, and clinical research across Southern Africa.
The publication profile reflects strong expertise in clinical medicine, public health, and genomic research. Work on polygenic risk scores for glaucoma highlights leadership in precision medicine and equity in African populations. Studies on vaccine uptake, COVID-19 perspectives, and domestic violence demonstrate commitment to community health, health systems, and social determinants of health.
Research in maternal and neonatal outcomes, oncology, orthopaedics, laser therapies, ophthalmology, and disability studies underscores broad multidisciplinary strength. A consistent focus on resource constrained settings and locally tailored solutions positions the institution as a key contributor to advancing context responsive healthcare innovation in Africa.
Latest publications
Most recent scholarly works and contributions.