Guidance given by the Student Advisory Service at the Medical University of Southern Africa

Over the past 20 years services for student guidance and advice at tertiary level have become common at most South African universities. The founders of the Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA) recognized the importance of such a service and a Student Advisory Service was instituted at the inception of the University in 1977. This service has played a significant role in assisting students to overcome financial, academic and social problems by performing a facilitative, preventative and remedial function. In addition, research projects concerning acute problems are carried out and the results are used to prevent and solve short-term problems and for long-term planning.