Distinguished Speaker: Dr Jonathan Ikachana Sitali – Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, Registrar – Zambia College of Medicine & Surgery.
Moderators: Dr. Innocent Ngwira – Secretary General, ZMA, Dr. Mulenga Evelyn Mwila – Medical Education and Research Board Chairperson, ZMA
The Webinar focuses on postgraduate medical training in Zambia, with Dr. Jonathan Sitali, Registrar of Zambia College of Medicine and Surgery (ZACOMS) , presenting an in-depth overview of different career pathways and training models available for specialists. Dr. Sitali explains the differences between academic qualifications (Master of Science and Master of Medicine) and professional qualifications (specialist fellowship), highlighting how these paths vary in duration, focus, and assessment methods. The discussion covered ZACOMS’s mandate to address specialist shortages and improve equitable distribution of medical expertise across Zambia’s provinces, including its collaboration with private sector hospitals and international institutions. The conversation ends with questions about scholarships, rural posting requirements, and international recognition of ZACOMS qualifications, which Dr. Sitali addresses through detailed explanations about eligibility criteria and registration processes.
WEBINAR SPONSORED BY MEGA WE CARE