OVERVIEW
The Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine serves to expand the knowledge and skills base of general practitioners through exposure to evidence-based and current concepts in Family Medicine and navigate the increased complexity of generalist care in primary care and district level services. The shift in focus to primary health care and general practice through continuous learning will motivate, encourage, and provide confidence in young doctors to work in urban and rural areas in the frontline of the health care system. The National Department of Health is moving toward requiring all general practitioners to undergo an accredited post graduate training programme in general practice in order to ensure the success of the proposed implementation of the National Health Insurance plan. This is a part time programme offered over 2 years (4 semesters).