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WITS FHS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2021 Yearbook
2 Dean's Message 3 Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice 4-7 Bachelor of Health Sciences 8 Bachelor of Nursing 9 Bachelor of Pharmacy 10-21 Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Dean's message
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DEAN'S MESSAGE Frontiers and boundary pushers Dear class of 2021
means at this point. And what you should expect of yourself moving forward is to I am sure that after having travelled this long ensure that you continue learning and journey that you set out on a few years ago, embracing new ideas, and try to keep up some perhaps even a decade ago, it has with the latest scientific literature in finally culminated in you have achieved that whatever field of interest and competency. goal. There is a wealth of knowledge, keeping up You spent the past few years working with the literature is the best way to advance towards your qualifications. I do not doubt yourselves for longevity and expertise. If you that this will make a difference to you, your want to do justice to your patients you families, your partners, as well as most cannot rely only on the knowledge that importantly, make a difference to society. you've accumulated over the past four to ten years. You are all now graduates of one of the top two health sciences faculties on the African As an intern in community service and later continent, and one of the top 300 going into practice, these initial years will universities globally. allow you to understand what it is that you are truly passionate about. So your qualification places you in a very competitive position when exploring your In doing this, push the frontiers and opportunities. You form part of an elite cohort of alumni that stretches beyond just boundaries of knowledge and become what simply being a ‘graduate’ of Wits. You have Wits University has produced for 100 years the privilege to create opportunities for other this year – thought leaders, innovators, groundbreakers, and trailblazers. Who undergraduates to have even better knows? You may even be our next Nobel experiences. laureate! On a personal note, as a paediatrician by training having qualified more than 30 years ago and having done research on vaccines for the past 27 years; nothing prepared me for the journey that each of you will be embarking on now. This speaks to what your qualification
Prof Shabir Madhi Dean Faculty of Health Sciences
My final appeal to you is that you keep always keep n the back of your mind that your training is not an end. In fact, it is only just beginning. Congratulations to you all and all the best on your lives’ paths.
Dean: Professor Shabir Madhi
BCMP W H A T ' S
H A P P E N I N G
BACHELOR OF CLINICAL
MEDICAL PRACTICE
Khanyile Hilda Mashiane
Nneka Nwodo
"Live to the fullest, Learn in every moment and Love wholeheartedly...."
"Omo, this life no dey balance"
Sandile Gift Nkabinde
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BHSc W H A T ' S
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H A P P E N I N G
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES
ABBASI, Eisha
ASIAMAH, Siyabonga
BRENT, Nicole Christine
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars."
"I'm also surprised hey, but God did the things that needed to be done."
"We keep moving forward...and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths..."
CACHERO, Isabela 'Bella'
DIKHOBA, Kholofelo Bridgett
-Les Brown
"Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good." -Minor Myers Jr.
-Walt Disney
DYASI, Lihle "Someone should’ve warned me, it was edgy! Yet we conquered."
BHSc W H A T ' S
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H A P P E N I N G
ENEANYA, Cherish 'Cherry'
FINGER, Fatima
GUMEDE, Delight 'Dee'
"I didn't conquer the Wits edge, I was pushed but i stuck the landing. "
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
"In a world full of opinions, choose to be a fact."
-Elenor Roosevelt
JAMAL, Nekma
JEFFERY, Courtney
"Survive this phase. The next one is very beautiful."
"Life is like ice cream, enjoy it before it melts."
-Minor Myers Jr.
KGANAKGA, 'Segonkie ' Lesego
KHUZWAYO, Ntando Thobekile
"I remain confident of this...God is faithful, always."
"And she continued."
JONES, Sicelo Andrew Sobukwe Ravanan "Someone should’ve warned me, it was edgy! Yet we conquered."
KIRK, Sarah 'Kathy' "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Elenor Roosevelt
BHSc W H A T ' S
KRAUSEY, Gemma 'Gem' "I have learned from the bad times and was humbled by the good."
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H A P P E N I N G
LEBESE, Bontle Phoebe "As I seek a path that is new, I will remember that God carried me through."
MAFUTA, Phumelela Bianca Azinani "Continue to work hard...you'll be proud you never gave up."
MANGANYE, Singita Faith
MOLETAKWENA, Lesedi
MPUMZA, Lelethu Noxolo
NABI, Hussein Ahmed Maqbool
NETHAMBA, Mulanga
PEREIRA, Chrisinde
"The cousin your marks get compared to."
"The most important relationship you'll ever have... is your relationship with Christ. "
"The Office Season 9 Episode 23 50:57."
BHSc W H A T ' S
PILLHOFER, Gabriella Peta
VILJOEN, Milandie "'I will follow." ~Matt 8:19
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H A P P E N I N G
SOUTHWOOD, Hannah Nonhlanhla
WINNAAR, Shannon Jodeci "It took a lot out of me but it equated to what I put in. Discipline is mandatory..."
VAN DER MERWE, Jenna Sue "This degree really made me think that rock bottom has a basement."
WOLFAARDT, AnnaBeth Murdoch "Believe you can and you're halfway there." -Theodore Roosevelt
BNurs W H A T ' S
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H A P P E N I N G
BACHELOR OF NURSING
-Les Brown
PARKER, 'Brit' Britaney Anne "Save one life, you’re a hero. Save a hundred lives, you’re a nurse.” -Unknown
-Walt Disney
OKOLI, 'Marv' Marvellous Emeka "...I can give you the formula for failure, which is: Try to please everybody.” -Herbert Bayard Swope
ZWANE, Thabiso Mfundo "Someone should’ve warned me, it was edgy! Yet we conquered."
BPHARM W H A T ' S
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H A P P E N I N G
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY
-Les Brown
-Walt Disney
MALENGA, Noeline Tapiwanashe
MOLELE, Lebogang Christen
"Tough times have lasted... but so have the tough people ”
"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
♥️
THOLE, Lesiba Sello "It took a village to complete this degree."
MBBCh W H A T ' S
H A P P E N I N G
BACHELOR OF HEALTH
MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY
ADAM, Azraa
AIKMAN, Nicholas Jason
"A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor. Just keep sailing :) ."
"Did I mention that I'm tired?"
AZHAR, Anam Jaffar
BAGRATH, Vedarsh "To suffer, to struggle but never to yield."
AYAYA, Taffrosa Vontner
BARBOSA, Andrea 'Andy' Ferreira
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MBBCh W H A T ' S
BENCH, Alexandra
H A P P E N I N G
BLAIR, Kelly Mairi
BOACHIE, Emmanuela 'Emma'
"Never waste a sunset."
"Thankful for every moment from the last 4 years, it’s been a privilege to be a part of the Class of 2021!"
"Let people underestimate now so they can be shocked in the future."
BOOYSEN, Bianca 'Bee' Johanna
BORELLO, Nadia
BOULLE, Dominic Simon
"It always feels like you’ll never make it, until you do."
"Never ever give up."
BRIGGS, Jason 'Briggsy' David
BRONKHORST, Damien
BULMER, Robyn Lynn
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MBBCh W H A T ' S
BUNWARIE, Yashvir "Good isn't good enough if you can be better and better isn't good enough if you can be best."
COETZEE, Roh-anne Lynette
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H A P P E N I N G
CHEN, Cassandra 'Cass' Yu-chin
CHINNIAH, Arya
COLE, Micaela Louise
CROOCK, Jeremy Raphael
DLAMINI, Debora Gift
DOS SANTOS, Sebastiano 'Basti' Neville
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."
DEVCHAND, Tejis Nayesh "Futures don’t make themselves, you have to create them."
"Take it one step at a time."
MBBCh W H A T ' S
DOUGLAS-HENRY, Michael Andrew "It’ll be better next year..."
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H A P P E N I N G
DRUKER, Tali Daniel
DUDHIA, Suhail
"...you will discover that you have two hands...the other for helping others." -Audrey Hepburn
EBRAHIM, Uzayr "Hello. My name is [name], I am a final year medical student."
E SA, Chantal Marie
ELS, Brandon "Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others; they too have their story." - Max Ehrmann
FIRMAN, Michelle Nicole
ELSTON, Jessica Lynne "Do your little bit of good where you are...those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world."
FYVIE, Robyn Kelby
MBBCh W H A T ' S
GERBER, Louis
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H A P P E N I N G
GULAMALI, Sadiyabanu Safiq
"A few well chosen words, a thoughtful question can be worth more than many mouthfuls of busy talk."
"Stop quoting examples, Be an example..."
HARGOVAN, Taveer Husmuk
HASSAN, Nazeerah Omar
HALL, Travis Edward
HAWTREY, Tanith Lee "It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to."
"We move."
~SJH
HILLS, Kelsey-Lynne
HOOMOEDT, Ashleigh Jean "If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. "
JADWAT, Hafsa
MBBCh W H A T ' S
JEENA, Rumaanah
H A P P E N I N G
JOHNSON, Tamlin-Jade
KAKA, Zakariyya 'Jack' Muhammed
"To give hope, strength and a second chance at life."
KALLA, Zahra
LANGHAM, Alice Rose
KOOR, Tariq
LEHNERDT, Grace "What a time to be alive."
KUBHEKA, Thokozani
LENTON, Kieron Harold Mathew
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MBBCh W H A T ' S
LEWIS, James Cameron
LUTCHMAN, Suvir Nihal
"I came to med school to learn medicine. But instead I learnt how much I love sleep. "
MABUZA, Wisani Gift
MABOGO, Mashudu "She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future."
MADZINGA, Maano
MALABI, 'Amu' Amukelani "We’ve worked so hard to be here, we can afford to slow down and enjoy the view."
"Every journey begins with a single step. This is step 1."
MANSOOR, Imraan
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H A P P E N I N G
- Rupi Kaur
MATHER, Taskeen
MCBIRNIE, Connor Logan ""You son of a b****, I'm in" Rick and Morty S04E03."
MBBCh W H A T ' S
MCKEE, Tyler Connor "When in doubt... it's SLE."
MOKOENA, Thabang 'Rayzor' Raymond
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H A P P E N I N G
MINDEL, 'Yoni' Yonatan Eliezer
MOGAFE, Makgotso Perpetua "Oksalayo..."
MOOKADAN, Iman
MOOLA, Mikaeel
MTHEMBU, Sthembiso
NAIDOO, Kevania
"It always seems impossible until it's done."
"Be kind. Have courage. Have sympathy for students and don't steal their pens."
"Don't be a mean senior!"
MORKOS, Mario Emad George
"Nothing worth having was ever achieved without effort."
- Theodore Roosevelt
MBBCh W H A T ' S
NAIDU, Hugh Oliver
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H A P P E N I N G
NAIKEN, Anthea Hilary
NKHWASHU, Desmond "There's no better adrenaline rush like the one from a 14G needle."
NUDELMAN, Elchanan Reuven "One win doesn't make you a winner. One loss doesn't make you a loser..."
PALMER, Caleb
O'DONOGHUE, Claire Lucy
OLIVER, Alexia Raine "Those who have a ‘why’ to live can bear with almost any ‘how’"
- Viktor Frankl
PATEL, Mariambibi "Mama, we made it."
PILLAY, Tejal
MBBCh W H A T ' S
PILLAY, Yuvin 'CandyFlug' "❤ Makuta
♥️"
PRINS, Alexandra Kristen "I could go for a nap. "
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H A P P E N I N G
PISAPIA, Alessia
PRETORIUS, Vian
"Time to change the world one life at a time!"
"Is it compulsory though?"
PURDON, Melissa Amy
RABIE, Claude 'KlawEl' Byron
"Everything is fine."
"Finally it's all over."
RAMAGAGA, Neo Rebaone
RAMATLO, Obakeng Marcia
"Je suis entraîné par le démon de la curiosité."
"If you can get through 7 York Road, you can get through anything!"
RAMPINI, Dane Joshua "Look at me! I’m the doctor now."
MBBCh W H A T ' S
RAXENIDIS, Christina 'V-Mo" "Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times."
SARUBDEO, Shalya "Sometimes you have to stop and think, what tense am I living in?" - Paul Kalanithi
SEGAL, Bradley Max
SHEMESH, Guy
"I could go for a nap. "
"Kindness is Spreading Sunshine into peoples' lives regardless of the weather."
STEVENS, Chanel 'Chan' Brooke
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H A P P E N I N G
STRANSKY, Sabrina Isabella "Congratulations to all my colleagues for making it so far in our challenging journey..."
SEEDAT, Samhaa "It is never too late to be what you might have been." - George Eliot
STARKE, Louise 'Lou' Margaret
TAUKOBONG, Boitumelo Charmaina "To Khal is not Siz. Carpe Diem."
MBBCh W H A T ' S
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H A P P E N I N G
TAYE, Karabo 'Lungi' Lungile "Live not for battles won. Live not for the-end-of-thesong. Live in the along." -Gwendolyn Brooks
THOMPSON, Caroline Ruby
THORBURN, Jason Ryan
"Grit, Grace and Gratitude."
"The sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit."
-Anne Frank
WIESNER, Chani
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