About the School of Medicine
The School of Medicine at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) stands as a cornerstone of excellence in health professions education, uniquely positioned within South Africa’s only dedicated health sciences university. The School offers comprehensive training in Medicine and Psychology, producing professionals equipped to respond to the country’s evolving healthcare needs with competence, compassion, and ethical integrity.
Rooted in a legacy of impactful academic leadership and clinical excellence, the School has contributed significantly to the development of healthcare professionals who have shaped the medical field both locally and globally. Its alumni continue to distinguish themselves in clinical practice, academia, research, and health leadership.
As a vital part of SMU’s academic fabric, the School of Medicine has played a pivotal role in the university’s rising global research standing. Through robust research initiatives and strategic collaborations, it fosters knowledge generation that advances medical science and transforms health outcomes across the continent.
To be a benchmark globally competitive School of Medicine epitomizing scholarly excellence through impactful scientific contributions, graduation of distinguishable and adaptable professionals and advancement of disadvantaged and rural communities through innovative technology, outreach and comprehensive health care.
A distinguished School of Medicine that:
- Provides high-quality Teaching & Learning;
- Promotes interdisciplinary community-based research, education and skills training that recognizes the cross-disciplinary nature of holistic health care provision and community service.
- Produces a cadre of health professionals with transformative, innovative leadership skills and empathy rooted in community-based research.
- Creates an environment that acknowledges the shortfalls of our students, and assist to harness and nurture their potential and abilities with new technologies
- Advances educational approaches that include evidence-based methods for curriculum development with delivery deeply rooted in the community needs/ aspirations and specifically geared toward innovative research activities embedded in primary health care
The School of Medicine departments can be viewed on the SMU website at https://www.smu.ac.za/schools/medicine/school-of-medicine-academic-departments/
Dean: Prof Chauke RF (Acting)
Email: dean.medicine@smu.ac.za
Department Secretary
Raisibe Mphahlele
raisibe.mphahlele@smu.ac.za
Office Specific Email:
secretary.medicine@smu.ac.za