Tertiary Education

1996

Passed F.R.A.C.S.  (Royal Australasian College of Surgeons)

1993

Passed F.C.S. (South Africa) ORL

Written, clinical and oral examination in:

• Basic Sciences as they relate to ORL

• Head and Neck Surgery

• Otorhinolaryngology

Completed thesis for the Degree of Master of Medicine in ORL titled

“The Head and Neck Manifestations of Tuberculosis at the Witwatersrand University Group of Teaching Hospitals, a 3 year Prospective Study”

1992           

Passed qualifying examinations for the degree of Master of Medicine in ORL “with distinction”

University of Witwatersrand

Written, clinical and oral examination in:

• Basic Sciences as they relate to ORL;

• Classical Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

1991                       

Passed F.C.S. (South Africa) Part 1 Section B

Written and oral examination in Basic Principles and Practice of Surgery in general

1989-1993           

Registered Masters of Medicine – University of Witwatersrand

1989                       

Passed F.C.S.(South Africa) Part 1 Section A

Written examination in Basic Sciences of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

Passed Aviation Medicine Course

Institute of Aviation Medicine

1988           

Passed Instructor Course for Advanced Airway Management and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

Institute for Advanced CPR of South Africa

1985           

Passed MBBCH – University of Witwatersrand Medical School Placed above 90th Percentile in final Paediatric Examination

1984           

Elective Period in Cranio-Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Under Prof J McCarthy at New York University Hospital (Sept-Nov)

1980-1985           

Registered Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

University of Witwatersrand