Transfers: any Motswana who started postgraduate training elsewhere and for whatever reason has not been able to complete a programme and still wants to pursue their studies, may be eligible to transfer into UB programmes for the above specialities on a case-by-case basis. All who successfully complete these programs will be awarded a MMed degree from the University of Botswana and will qualify for specialty registration with the Botswana Health Professions Council.
The Positions: MMed trainees will be in fulltime training though working in MOH facilities. Those on sponsorship from the government will receive compensation packages consistent with government policies and previous experience. Applicants not on Government sponsorship will have to arrange their own sponsorship to cover UB fees, books and related items, travel and living expenses.
Requirements: All applicants should have completed medical training at a recognized school of medicine and have been in active clinical practice for at least two years – one or more of which must have been in an approved internship program. Whilst preference will be given to Botswana citizens, non-citizens with proof of sponsorship will be considered as well.
Application Procedures: Completed applications must include:
a. An up-to-date curriculum vitae listing education, work experience and relevant personal information.
b. A statement of approx. 500 words indicating why the applicant is seeking postgraduate training in the particular specialty.
c. Certified copies of qualifications and degrees as well as official transcripts from the applicant’s medical school.
d. Three letters of reference from professional contacts.
Letters should be sent to sogras@mopipi.ub.bw with notation of applicant name in the subject line.
Deadlines: All applications and supporting information for MMed programmes starting in January 2011 should be received by UB by 30 April 2010. Applicants shortlisted will be invited for interviews, which will occur prior to June 15, 2010. Successful applicants will be notified by June 2010 and must be available to begin training on 3 January 2011.
Contact Information: enquiries and expressions of interest should be sent to the School of Graduate Studies at sogras@mopipi.ub.bw, Phone: +267 355-2960/2862 (SGS), Fax: +267 318-5100, Website: www.ub.bw or www.ubotho.net.