The training of specialists and sub-specialists is done on an apprenticeship basis and trainees are paid a salary during their training time. These salaries are determined by the Public Sector and are influenced by policy changes and standard consumer price index adjustments.
A Training post allows WDGMC to pay this salary to the trainee doctor during their training period. Without these posts the training of specialists and sub-specialists cannot happen even though the hospital has the appropriate highly specialised facilities and medical expert trainers in place.
Each WDGMC training post is accredited by the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Candidates for these positions are qualified Specialists wishing to undergo sub-specialist training and have already completed 14-16yrs of medical training. Each Fellow is paid a salary during their training time.
It currently costs R2m to train one sub-specialist. This training programme runs over 2 years. WDGMC has the capacity to train 31 sub-specialists.
To establish a permanent sub-specialist training award requires a donation of R12m.
Candidates for these positions are qualified doctors wishing to undergo Specialist training. These candidates have already completed their internship; compulsory community service and post community service requirements and are at least 5yrs post qualification. Each Registrar is paid a salary during their training time.
It currently costs R3.1m to train one specialist. This training programme runs over 4 years. WDGMC has the capacity to train 20 specialists.
To establish a permanent specialist training award requires a donation of R11m.
To find out how you can establish a training post for a Fellow or Registrar please contact:
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