Dr. Mahlatse Kgokolo – Head of Dermatology –...

This week we talk to Dr Mahlatse Kgokolo - Head of Dermatology at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital/ University of Pretoria. We discuss some of the requisites in her position and specialisations in rare skin conditions, like Xeroderma Pigmentosum. We ...

Dr. Evelyn Moshokoa – Head of Urology –...

This week we talk to Dr. Evelyn Moshokoa - Head of Urology at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital/ University of Pretoria. We discuss key aspects in her portfolio and a few of the factors that led her to study the male dominated field of urology. We emp ...

Dr. Ncumisa Jilata Africa’s youngest neurosurgeon.

This week we talk to Dr. Ncumisa Jilata, who is Africa’s youngest neurosurgeon. We talk about her motivations for pursuing a career in neurosurgery, ranging from being fascinated by the central nervous system at high school, to the current shortage ...

DR CAROL ANN BENN, SOUTH AFRICAN SURGEON SPECIALISING...

This week we talk to Dr Carol Ann Benn, a renowned South African surgeon who specialises in breast health. We discuss several movements underway in healthcare, namely reducing the focus on a vertical approach to educate patients directly about their ...

Ms. Gladys Bogoshi: CEO Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic...

This week we are joined by Ms. Gladys Bogoshi the Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. We discuss some of the challenges and virtues of operating public health facilities and her experiences as a female CEO in t ...

Prof. Chris Lundgren: Head Anaesthesiology Chris Hani Bara....

This week we are joined by Professor Christina Lundgren, Academic Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology, at the University of the Witwatersrand, and clinical head of Anaesthesiology at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. We discuss some of ...

Prof. Rudo Mathivha: Head ICU Chris Hani Baragwanath...

This week we are joined by Professor Lufuno Rudo Mathivha, Head of Department for the Division of Critical Care Medicine, Intensive Care Unit Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and the University of the Witwatersrand. We discuss aspects of her ...

DR. NADINE BROEZE AND DR. CARLA NORVAL SPECIALIST...

This week we are joined by Dr. Nadine Broeze and Dr. Carla Norval specialist surgeons with a primary interest in oncological breast surgery. We consider how gender challenges, experienced by young female professionals, can bring out qualities of dete ...

Dr. Yasmin Adam Head Department of Obstetrics &...

This week we are joined by Dr. Yasmin Adam who heads up the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, the largest hospital in Africa. We acknowledge the successful transformation of equitable gender ratios in medi ...

Dr Susan Tager, Chief Executive Officer of the...

This week we are joined by Dr Susan Tager, Chief Executive Officer of the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre. We highlight the tremendous commitment individuals undertake to become medical specialists and the resources that are invested to realise the ...