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Family Medicine Physician
In South Africa, Family Medicine Physicians are crucial to the healthcare system, providing comprehensive care to individuals and families. This career path offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on community health, focusing on preventive care and the management of chronic conditions. With a strong emphasis on patient-centred care, Family Medicine Physicians play a vital role in the early detection of health issues and the coordination of care with specialists when necessary.
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Curious about being a family medicine physician? Here's the honest picture - what you'd really do, what you'd earn, and every way in. No need to decide anything yet.
What you'd actually do
As a Family Medicine Physician in South Africa, you will provide holistic care to patients, focusing on their overall health and well-being. Your role will involve diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions, conducting health assessments, and offering preventive care services. You will also be responsible for educating patients about healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention strategies. The ability to build strong relationships with patients and their families is essential, as you will often be their first point of contact in the healthcare system.
1Conducting health assessments and physical examinations.
2Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses.
3Providing preventive care and health education.
Career progression & pay
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Getting in
Junior Family Medicine Physician
R800,000
MBChB or equivalent, completion of internship
In your early career, you will focus on developing your clinical skills and establishing a patient base under supervision.
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Building up
Mid-Level Family Medicine Physician
R1,000,000
3-5 years of experience
At this stage, you will have increased autonomy in patient care and may begin to specialise in certain areas of family medicine.
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At the top
Senior Family Medicine Physician
R1,200,000+
Extensive experience and possibly fellowship training
In your peak career, you will lead a practice, mentor junior physicians, and may take on leadership roles within healthcare organisations.
Degrees that lead here via Medicine and Dentistry
Applied Medical Sciences
University College London
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Dental Therapy
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
The University of Kent
Apprenticeships that lead here
No apprenticeship standard maps directly yet - the university or college route is the main way in.
Organisations in this field
NHS
The National Health Service provides comprehensive healthcare services across the UK.
Barts Health NHS Trust
One of the largest NHS trusts in England, offering a wide range of services.
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
A leading NHS trust providing high-quality healthcare.
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