The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of Pretoria is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Alan Rothberg as Extraordinary Professor.

We are truly honored to have Alan Rothberg appointed in this capacity.

Professor Rothberg has a very distinguished career:

At Wits:

• Professor and Head of School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand – 2005 - 2010
• Acting Dean Faculty of Health Sciences Jan-June 2011
• Acting Dean Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management – July 2011–February 2012
• Acting Head of School, Dept of Clinical Medicine Feb–Dec 2012
• Associate Professor, Therapeutic Sciences and Hon Professor, Clinical Medicine – Jan 2013 – current date

At the Council for Medical Schemes:

• Ministerial appointment to Council for Medical Schemes 2006 – 2011
• Consultant Council for Medical Schemes – clinical and legal matters 2015

At the CMSA:

• Vice-President, College of Medicine 1997 – 1999
• Chairman, Examinations and Credentials Committee 1997 – 1999
• Council, College of Paediatricians, 1987 – 2010

And many more!

Welcome Alan.

Robin Green

HOD:  Department of Paediatrics and Child Health