About Dr O C Shimange

Presently practicing as a specialist Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist at The Mediclinic Medforum in Pretoria.
Qualified as a medical doctor (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) at Natal Medical school (now Nelson Mandela School of Medicine) In Durban, South Africa.

Post Graduate Studies: -

• Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
• Diploma in Public Health
• Diploma in Occupational Health

All from the University of the Witwatersrand

• Diploma in Forensic Medicine;
• Fellow of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (College of Medicine Of South Africa)
• Advanced Management Program in Healthcare. (Manchester Business School)
• Master Of Business Administration (University Of Free State)

Also received training in Birmingham (UK), Prague and Strasbourg (France) on Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery ( Minimal Invasive Surgery)

Also trained in Reproductive Medicine (Infertility) obtaining a Certificate in Assisted Reproduction (ART) At the Embryology Academy for Research and Training in Mumbai, India and the Centre For Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland, United States.

A business partner and founder member of Cure Day Clinics Holdings(Pty) Ltd. A group of ambulatory day surgical clinics. Presently a Group Chairman.

Belongs to a number of professional organisations including:

• South African Medical Association (SAMA)
• South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (SASOG)
• South African Menopause Society (SAMS)
• South African society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology(SASUOG)
• North American Menopause society (NAMS)
• International Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (ISGE)
• European Society of Contraception (ESC)
• International Menopause Society (IMS)
• American Assiciation of Gynaecological Laparascopy (AAGL)

Past positions held:

• Council member of the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of The Colleges Of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA)
• South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SASOG)
• Chairman and founder member of the Southern African Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (SASGE).

Present positions held:

• Chairman of the board Cure Day Clinics Holdings(Pty) Ltd
• Executive member of the South African Menopause Society (SAMS)

Presentations:

Presented papers in congresses locally and internationally in MADRID, ZURICH, KUALA LUMPUR, BARI, PISA AND ROME on Gynaecological related matters.