DTM&H

DTM&H

DTM&H stands for Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. It is a postgraduate award, given after a prescribed period of instruction followed by an examination consisting of three parts; (a) a written examination (b) a practical laboratory examination and (c) an oral examination. In some schools, a fourth part consisting of a clinical bedside examination may be required. The DTM&H is offered at the London School of Tropical Medicine[1] and at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine[2]

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Similar Courses

A similar course is offered at the University of Pretoria, leading to the award of the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Health which is also abbreviated DTM&H. [3] The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ireland offers a similar course but the diploma awarded is called Diploma in Tropical Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ireland. That is abbreviated as DTMRCPSI.[4]

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References

  1. ^ DTM&H Coursework at London School of Tropical Medicine
  2. ^ DTM&H Coursework at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
  3. ^ DTM&H Coursework at University of Pretoria
  4. ^ DTMRCPSI Coursework at the RCPS of Ireland


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