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Page 2 ADVERT

Page 2 ADVERT

2 ADVERTISING THE NATION

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 2016

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

The College of Medicine is inviting applications from suitably 3. Research experience or scientific publications are proposed research supervisor and two-page research proposal,
qualified candidates to pursue the following programmes: desirable which includes “Introduction, Objectives and Methodology”
sections.
A. Masters in Medicine (MMed) Programmes 4. Candidates interested in health informatics should
have experience in information technology and have The deadline for receiving MPhil, PhD and research fellowship
These are 4-year medical specialty training programs in to indicate this area of interest on the application applications is Friday, 26th February, 2016 for the admissions
the following areas: form. scheduled for 1st September, 2016. Shortlisted candidates will
1. General Surgery be invited for interviews to be conducted on 5th and 6th April,
2. Internal Medicine The College receives applications all year round. However, 2016. AMARI PhD fellowship interviews will be conducted on
3. Ophthalmology for each September intake we will only consider applications 17th and 18th March, 2016 so that successful candidates can
4. Orthopaedics received before Friday, 26th February, 2016 of the year they be registered by 1st July, 2016.
5. Paediatrics and Child Health wish to enrol. The next intake will be in September 2016.
6. Anaesthesia Applications for all programmes should include:
7. Psychiatry D. Master of Philosophy (MPhil) / Doctor of Philosophy 1. A completed postgraduate application form. The forms are
8. Obstetrics and Gynaecology (PhD) Programme
9. Family Medicine available at www.medcol.mw/application-forms/or CoM
10. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) These are Postgraduate Degree programs by research (2 Central Registry
11. Emergency Medicine years for MPhil; 3-4 years for PhD). Candidates may apply 2. Sealed academic transcripts
to be considered for: 3. Authenticated copies of academic certificates
B. Fellowship Training Programmes a) the University of Malawi PhD degree program or 4. Authenticated copies of professional registration
b) the Joint College of Medicine-University of Liverpool certificates where applicable
These are 4-5 years medical specialty training programmes 5. Letter of release from employers (if employed)
offered by College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern PhD Degree programs. 6. Proof of funding (e.g. sponsorship agreement letter).
Africa (COSECSA) in the following areas: Where applicants intend to sponsor themselves, copies of
1. General Surgery Admission Requirements for MPhil and PhD programs: appropriate financial records must be submitted e.g. bank
2. Orthopaedics reference.
3. ENT (Ear Nose and Throat) 1. Masters Degree in a relevant subject from any recognized 7. Reference letters (one academic and one professional)
4. Plastic surgery university or;
For further details on scholarship and programme details,
Fellowship training programmes in General surgery and 2. A Medical Degree or its equivalent, or appropriate Honours please check on the College of Medicine website www.
Orthopaedics will be conducted at either Kamuzu Central Degree in the First or Upper Second Division in a relevant medcol.mw/postgraduate advertisement.
Hospital or Queen Elizabeth Central hospital, while ENT discipline
and Plastic Surgery will only be conducted at Queen A non-refundable application fee of MK8000.00 for Malawians
Elizabeth Central Hospital. Specifically, candidates applying for the AMARI PhD and $300.00 for non-Malawians.
fellowships are advised to have preliminary discussions
Admission Requirements for MMED and Fellowship Training with the Head of the Department of Mental Health at COM Payment should be made to:
Programmes: ([email protected]). Similarly, candidates applying for the
M-HIRST fellowships should contact the M-HIRST Project COM POSTGRADUATE POOL
1. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or its Directors; Prof Victor Mwapasa ([email protected]) or NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI
equivalent from any recognized university Prof Mina Hosseinipour ([email protected]) CHICHIRI BRANCH
ACCOUNT NUMBER : 698881
2. Be registered with the Malawi Medical Council as a E. Research Fellowships CURRENT ACCOUNT
Medical Practitioner
In addition to PhD scholarships, the M-HIRST programme Application forms that do not meet the requirements stated
3. One year post-internship work experience will also support academics/research scientists employed above will not be processed.
in the College of Medicine or its recognized local research
The College receives applications all year round. However, the implementation partners to develop their implementation Completed application should be sent:
deadline for receiving applications is Friday 26th February, science skills so that they can progress towards research
2016 for the admissions scheduled for 1st September, 2016. independence. The Registrar
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews to be College of Medicine
conducted on 5th and 6th April, 2016. Admission requirements for research fellowships: Private Bag 360
Chichiri
C. Master in Public Health (MPH) Programmes 1. Completed MMED (or equivalent) in relevant subject Blantyre 3
or MALAWI
This is a 2-year block-release programme. Applicants for Attention: Assistant Registrar (Academic)
this program may choose to major in Health Management, 2. PhD in relevant subject or
Bioethics, Epidemiology, Reproductive Health, Nutrition or 3. Medical Degree with Master’s in Public Health or Tel: + 265 (0) 1 874 107, Fax +265 (0) 1 874 700
Bioinformatics.
Admission Requirements for MPH programme: equivalent E-mail : [email protected]
1. Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from any 4. Employees of the College of Medicine or its research Copy : [email protected]

recognized university implementation partners
2. At least two years of work experience in a relevant
M-HIRST fellowship applicants should submit the following
field is essential documents; an updated copy of the curriculum vitae, personal
statement demonstrating their interest in HIV Implementation
Science and career objectives, additional reference from


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