Dr. Jonathan Nsamba is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Physiology at North‑West University, where he contributes to the Hypertension in Africa Research Team’s cardiovascular studies. His PhD work explored the cardiometabolic risk profiles of children and adolescents in Uganda. His research interests include metabolic, cardiovascular,…
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Jonathan Nsamba
Dr. Jonathan Nsamba is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Physiology at North‑West University, where he contributes to the Hypertension in Africa Research Team’s cardiovascular studies. His PhD work explored the cardiometabolic risk profiles of children and adolescents in Uganda. His research interests include metabolic, cardiovascular,…Prof. David Segal is a renowned pediatric endocrinologist with a distinguished career spanning multiple continents. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in 1993 and later completed his residency in Pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. He furthered his expertise with fellowship training in Endocrinology at…
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Prof David Segal
Prof. David Segal is a renowned pediatric endocrinologist with a distinguished career spanning multiple continents. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in 1993 and later completed his residency in Pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA. He furthered his expertise with fellowship training in Endocrinology at…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/lifestyle-diseases/contact-us
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Physical address: Lifestyle Diseases Research Entity North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus Cnr Albert Luthuli & University Drive Mmabatho 2735 General Inquiries: Prof. Leepile Sehularo Office Number: 0183892642 Email: Leepile.Sehularo@nwu.ac.zahttp://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther/mhm-test
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Welcome to the Home of the Master of Health Sciences in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion! Is a Master’s Degree in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion for you? REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 31 AUGUST 2025! Arehone Maraheni: Graduate of Master of Health Sciences in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion Health promotion is the “process of…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther/mhm-test-2
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Welcome to the Home of the Master of Health Sciences in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion! Is a Master’s Degree in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion for you? REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 31 AUGUST 2025! Arehone Maraheni: Graduate of Master of Health Sciences in Transdisciplinary Health Promotion Health promotion Health…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-health-professions-education-chpe/who-afro-network-partner-institutions-team
WHO AFRO Network of Partner Institutions Team
CHPE selected as WHO AFRO Network of Partner Institutions winner The NWU’s Centre for Health Professions Education (CHPE) has earned prestigious recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO) after being selected as a winner in the WHO AFRO Network of Partner Institutions (NPI) for Health Systems. The CHPE partnered with Jomo Kenyatta…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/phasrec/articles-published-2024
Articles published in 2024
1. Arumugam, A., Shalash, r.J., Qadah, R.M., Alsaafin, N., Zadeh, S.A.M., Chaput, J-P., Pesola, A.J., Kumaran A.D., Moss, S.J., Veldsman, T., Ramakrishnan, S., Regan, R., Arora, E., Ali A.A., Raghunathan, M.R.K., Tunaiji, H.A., Baltatu, O.C., Nassis, G.P., McDonough, Z., Dempsey, P.C., & Häger, C. 2024. Comparing…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/academic-programmes
Academic Programmes
MBChB overview (informative only, this programme is still in the process of approvals and accreditations): Spiral and integrated competency-based curriculum Credits: 940 Duration: 6 years Phase 1: Foundational (1–18 months) Phase 2: Intermediate (18–36 months) Phase 3: Clinical Rotations (36–72 months) Followed by a 2-year…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/mbchb-curriculum-and-learning-approach
MBChB Curriculum and Learning Approach
Spiral and integrated design Content revisited with increasing complexity; early clinical experiences from the first year. Competency-based Clinical competence adhering to the requirements of the HPCSA. Community-based Rural immersion and longitudinal placements to connect students with real-world contexts. Teaching methods…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/riiprcenqamr/contact-list
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Quotations Requests Anita Wessels: Director-CPBS@nwu.ac.za cc: Mari-Alet Staats: Client-Services-RIIP-CENQAM@nwu.ac.za Reference Standards Corné Lubbe: Corne.Lubbe@nwu.ac.za cc: Mari-Alet Staats: Client-Services-RIIP-CENQAM@nwu.ac.za Protocol reviews André Joubert: Jouba.Joubert@nwu.ac.za cc: Mari-Alet…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/funders-and-partners
Funders and Partners
Why support us Addressing doctor shortages, improving rural health, driving economic upliftment and strengthening the health system. Partnership opportunities Scholarships, infrastructure sponsorships, research funding, technology donations and many more. Naming rights and legacy giving Building a culture of giving with recognition…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-health-human-performance/toets