An outreach programme is undertaken which extends as far as Ngwelezana in the North and Port Shepstone in the South.
The Department of Neurology, established in 1984, was originally based at Wentworth Hospital before relocating to Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (Level 3), located at 800 Vusi Mzimela Road in Mayville, Durban. It provides comprehensive clinical services to the greater Durban area and consultative support across the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) region. Academically, the department plays a vital role in medical education, offering undergraduate teaching within the Faculty of Medicine and a Master of Medicine (MMed) program in Neurology, which is accredited by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
To provide comprehensive neurological care as well as to train competent clinicians in the field of neurology.
A four year training programme for neurologists.
Clinical attachment for neurophysiology technologists and neurological exposure to rotating Registrars from the disciplines of Psychiatry and Internal Medicine.
Master of Medical Science (Neurology)
CHS- Eligibility for Master of Medical Science in Neurology
Candidates are eligible to apply for selection to register for the degree of Master of Medical Science (Neurology) provided that they hold;
Curriculum for Master of Medical Science – Neurology (MMDSC) | |
Code | Module name |
NEUR8F1 | Masters research in Neurology |
NEUR8CY | Masters research in Neurology continuing |
NEUR8YS | Masters research in Neurology subsequent year |
NEUR8P1 | Masters research in Neurology Part-time Y1 |
NEUR8P2 | Masters research in Neurology Part-time Y2 |
An outreach programme is undertaken which extends as far as Ngwelezana in the North and Port Shepstone in the South.
Neuroinfections
Demyelinating conditions
Pain syndromes
| Name | Position | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Professor AI Bhigjee | HOD | (031) 240 2359 |
| Mrs N Msoni | Administrator | (031) 260 4711 |