The Faculty of Health Sciences held the 7th Undergraduate Research Day on Thursday 10 October 2013, and a record 12 oral presentations and 25 poster presentations were presented. The day showcases student research over the past year, either as self- initiated research or part of the course work for Health and Rehabilitation science students or from MBChB from years 2 to 6.

Prof Gonda Perez (Deputy Dean: Undergraduate Education) with oral presentation winner Rachelle Gietzen	Prof Perez with poster presentation winner Gabriella Stein

Awards for oral presentations went to:

Gietzen, Rachelle. Dilated cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy at Red Cross Children's Hospital - R4 000

Joint 2nd prizes:

1. Scott, Alex. Assessment and management of pain in primary care - R3 000
2. Kuttschreuter, Luke. Risk factors for peptic ulcer rebleeding - R3 000

Prizes for posters were awarded to:

1. Stein, Gabriella. Pathological gambling and suicidality - R3 000
2. Dhlomo, Gugu; Kodua-Agyekum, Augusta. Biotensegrity Skeleton - R2 000
3. Sebopa, Karabo; Wilson, Kendra. Understanding patient flow from presentation to admission in a district hospital emergency centre - R1 000