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August 6, 2026South African Medical JournalOpen Access

The University of Cape Town Department of Medicine from 1980 to 2025: 45 years of growth, transformation and rising to challenges

Graeme Meintjes N A B Ntusi V Burch J Seggie M Ntsekhe M Setshedi

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The aim is to explore the evolution and challenges faced by the University of Cape Town's Department of Medicine over 45 years.
Historical analysis of departmental changes from 1980 to 2025.
Examination of educational and community impact initiatives.
Assessment of responses to various medical challenges.
Documented significant growth in departmental programs and student enrollment.
Highlighted innovative responses to educational and healthcare challenges.
Illustrated successful community engagement initiatives.

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Historical analysis chronicles growth and adaptation of medical education at the University of Cape Town.

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Meintjes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a782cfa2e1896536c83fb4c https://doi.org/10.7196/samj.2026.v116i6b.4729

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