COMPULSORY ORIENTATION FOR ALL FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
FULL PROGRAMME FOR THE 3RD, 4TH AND 7TH FEB 2025
A. SCHOOL OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
1st YEAR MBChB ACADEMIC ORIENTATION AND INTEGRATION PROGRAMME
Date: 10 February 2025 (Compulsory in-person session)
Venue: Bongani Mayosi Lecture Venue
The objectives of the orientation period are as follows:
- To introduce the learners to Student Support Services
- To introduce the learners to the MBChB 1 Curriculum
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COMPULSORY FOR ALL B MED SCIENCE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
Anatomy Orientation
Date : 5 February 2025
Time : 10h00 – 13h00
Venue : Clinical Anatomy, Westville campus, F Block Ground floor
Physiology Orientation
Date : 05 February 2025
Time : 10h00 – 13h00
Venue : Senate Chambers
B. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES ORIENTATION
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DISCIPLINE OF NURSING ORIENTATION
Date: 5 February 2025 | Venue: Online (Zoom)
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School of Medicine Orientation
(Compulsory for All First-Year Students)
Anatomy Orientation
Date: 6 February 2026
Time: 10h00 – 13h00
Venue: Clinical Anatomy, Westville campus, F Block Ground floor
Physiology Orientation
Date: 06 February 2026
Time: 10h00 – 13h00
Venue: Senate Chambers
MBCHB PROGRAMME
Date: 11 February 2026
Time: 08h00-16h00
Venue: Bongani Mayosi Lecture Theatre, 3rd Floor, Main Building
Objectives:
- To introduce students to the Staff in the School of Medicine
- To introduce students to Student Support Services
- To introduce the students to the MBChB 1 Curriculum
| 08h30 - 08h40 | Welcome and Director of Proceedings | TBC |
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| 08h40 - 09h00 |
Welcome and brief of the school Overview of the schools |
Prof. R Masekela Dean/HoS: School of Medicine |
| 09h00 – 09h10 | Teaching and Learning |
Dr. Pamela Pillay Academic Leader of Teaching and Learning |
| 09h10 – 09h15 | School Office | TBC |
| 09h15–09h30 | Overview of BFS | Dr. Rene Khan |
| 09h30–09h45 | Overview of BAP | Dr. Swabhavika Singh |
| 09h45 – 10h00 | Expectations and Norms of writing | Ms. Jenny Kerchhoff |
| 10h00 – 10h15 | Overview of IsiZulu | Dr. Roshni Gokool |
| 10h15 – 10h30 | Overview of Computer Literacy | Mr. Amogelang Molaudzi |
| 10h30 – 10h45 | COMFORT BREAK | |
| 10h45 – 11h00 | Library Services | Ms. Nompumelelo Khanyile |
| 11h00 – 11h30 | HPCSA Registration | HPCSA |
| 11h30 – 12h00 | Reciting of Hippocratic Oath | Dr. Sandile Kubheka |
| 12h00 – 12h30 | Academic Development |
Ms. Phumelele Kikine Academic Development Officer |
| 12h30 – 13h00 | Peer Wellness Mentors | Ms. Nandisile Ntshangase |
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CHS: Student Support Services “Your Wellness ~ Your Success” | ||
| 13h00 | LUNCH | |
| 14h00 | MCRC PROGRAMME | |
School of Health Sciences Orientation
(Compulsory for All First Year Students)
2026 SHS FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION PROGRAM
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Date | Time | Discipline(s) | Activity / Programme | Facilitator(s) | Meeting Link |
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05 Feb 2026 | 08:30– 09:00 | ALL | Welcome & Introduction to the School of Health Sciences | Academic Leader Teaching & Learning: Prof. F. Oosthuizen
School Operations Manager: Dr. B. Mbatha
Academic Services Manager: Ms. S. Ninela |
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| 09:30 – 10:10 | ALL | SSS Onboarding Programme | Student Support Services: Ms. Kristy Greener
Ms. Wulganithi Thaver |
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| 10:10– 12:00 | ALL | Meeting with Academic Development Team |
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| B. Optometry: Ms. Gugu B. Pharmacy: Mx. Mhlengi B. Physiotherapy: Ms. Mbalenhle B. Sport Science: Ms. Bongiwe |
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6 Feb 2026 | 08:30– 09:00 | ALL | Welcome & Introduction to the School of Health Sciences | Academic Leader Teaching & Learning: Prof. F. Oosthuizen
School Operations Manager: Dr. B. Mbatha
Academic Services Manager: Ms. S. Ninela | ||||
| 09:00– 10:10 | ALL | SSS Onboarding Programme | Student Support Services: Ms. Kristy Greener
Ms. Wulganithi Thaver | ||||
| 10:10 – 12:00 | ALL | Meeting with Academic Development Team | ADOs: B. Audiology: Ms. Gugu B. Dentistry: Ms. Nomfundo B. Dietetics: Ms. Gugu B. Nursing: Ms. Mandisa B. Occupational Therapy: Ms. Mbalenhle B. Oral Hygiene: Ms. Nomfundo B. Optometry: Ms. Gugu | ||||