Learning Experience
Microbiology is a five (5) year training programme that aims to produce microbiologists who can:
- Supervise a clinical microbiology laboratory
- Provide clinical liaison and consultation based on an understanding of the biology of pathogens, interpretation of laboratory tests and clinical correlates of infection
- Provide advice in infection prevention and control
- Provide advice and help in implementing a multi-faceted antimicrobial stewardship programme
- Conduct or support research to discover new knowledge or improve clinical microbiology services
- Provide teaching and education to healthcare staff, trainees, students and medical technologists
- Collaborate with authorities and other parties in public health surveillance and outbreak investigation