This is the news blog for the Department of Psychiatry
As we fast approach the end of 2021, we are also fast approaching the two-year mark since COVID-19 first affected us all. On the one hand, the impact that this pandemic has had on all of our lives is truly profound and underscores painful and increasing inequalities — on the…
When I got the news of this promotion relatively recently, it marked the end of a slightly uncomfortable process of self-promotion and self-examination. In fact, the promotion was the result of a very long administrative/HR process, which has granted me the luxury of time to reflect upon many things, including…
Doctor H. Eugene Hoyme Dr. Hoyme serves as an advisor in genetics and genomic medicine at Sanford Health, the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, and the University of Arizona. He also serves as the Medical Director of the Sanford Children’s Genomic Medicine Consortium, a formal collaborative in…
Welcome Dr. King and Dr. Mtyapi-Nyaka to the MMed (Psychiatry) programme. Dr. Adyan J. King Dr. King completed his MBChB at Stellenbosch University, his internship at Groote Schuur Hospital, and his community service at Eerste River Hospital. During his time at Eerste River Hospital, his passion for mental health…
Dr Henmar Botha started the MMed (Psych) programme in July 2017. He completed his MBChB at the University of the Free State in 2011, his two year internship at the Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex, and his community service at Phekolong Hospital, Bethlehem. He has held Medical Officer posts at both Karl…
Dr Michelle Bowers started the MMed (Psych) programme in August 2019. Dr Bowers previously worked in Primary Health Care and was a Family Registrar but left following the birth of her 2nd child. She was a General Medical Officer for 2 years and most recently a Psychiatry Medical Officer at Eersteriver Hospital for 3 years prior to joining…