Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy (PGDipSurgAnat)
Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy (PGDipSurgAnat) is a one–year programme providing instruction in clinically relevant anatomy to New Zealand registered medical practitioners or those with an equivalent overseas qualification. The majority of participants are doctors in their first three years of postgraduate training who are intending to pursue careers in surgery or radiology. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons recognises that a sound understanding of human anatomy underpins successful surgical/interventional practice and have endorsed this qualification. The programme consists of four taught papers, and includes both distance learning and two separate two-week periods of cadaver dissection and intensive campus-based instruction. Successful participants will gain an internationally recognised qualification from the University of Otago.
Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy (PGDipSurgAnat)
1 Admission to the Programme
(a) Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Board of the Faculty of Medicine, which must be satisfied that the applicant has the previous training and experience to undertake the programme.
(b) Every applicant shall have been admitted to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or hold an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Board of the Faculty of Medicine.
2 Structure of the Programme
The programme of study shall consist of four papers in Surgical Anatomy: SUAX 701, SUAX 702, SUAX 703, SUAX 704.
Note: SUAX 701must be completed before or concurrently with SUAX 702, and before SUAX 703 or SUAX 704.
3 Duration of the Programme
(a) The duration of the programme shall normally be one academic year of full-time study.
(b) A full-time candidate will normally be expected to satisfy the requirements for the diploma within two years of admission to the programme.
4 Level of Award of the Diploma
The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
5 Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
Note: An application for admission to the programme is required; this is separate from the enrolment process.
Further Information
Ms Kathryn McClea
Course Administrator
Department of Anatomy and Structural Biology
University of Otago
PO Box 913
Dunedin 9054
New Zealand
Tel 64 3 479 7131
Fax 64 3 479 7254
Email kathryn.mcclea@anatomy.otago.ac.nz
