An inaugural lecture, held in 1962 at the inception of the Adler Museum of Medicine, was delivered by Major General Orenstein under the auspices of the Adler Museum and the Medical Graduates Association. Since that date, 38 lectures have been held. In 1974 the name was changed to the AJ Orenstein Memorial lecture to perpetuate the memory of the late Major General Orenstein who died on 7 July 1972 and to commemorate the part he played in the establishment of the medical services in the mining industry. This was done at the suggestion and decision of the Chamber of Mines of South Africa. In this and subsequent years, the lecture was arranged in alternative years by the Chamber of Mines and the Adler Museum of Medicine.

We are proud to announce that the 2019 A J Orenstein lecture will be led by Professor Johnny Mahlangu under the topic “A crippling lifelong inherited Royal Disease – Leaping from Prevention to Cure. Haemophilia over the years".

The Faculty of Health Sciences Tour brings an opportunity to visit and see the latest developments from the following departments: Molecular Medicine and Haematology, Human Genetics, School of Clinical Medicine and School of Public Health.

Please note that the exact meeting point of the tour will be communicated via email a week in advance.

The 2019 Alumni Symposium will be acknowledging the Faculty of Health Sciences 100 years of teaching excellence theme. The seminar provides a unique platform for alumni to showcase their research, current occupation or interest and passions. Rather than focus solely on academic research outputs, the audience will have an opportunity to hear more about graduates accomplishments and interests.

Confirmed speakers include, but not limited to, the following:

• Shashi Kassen: “7 deadly sins by M K Gandhi (Ethics)”
• Barry Sacks: “Interventional procedures in endocrine disease”
• Colin Holloway: “How a local GP can save a globally significant environment site from destruction”

This dinner is open to all Health Sciences graduates. We are specially honouring the anniversary years of 10 (2009), 15 (2004), 20 (1999), 25 (1994), 30 (1989), 35 (1984), 40 (1979), 45 (1974), 50 (1969) years since graduating.

The charge is R350 per person and a cash bar will be available on the night of the event.