Matthew van der Merwe

What this means

This document is an alumni success story featuring Dr. Matthew van der Merwe, a former student of York High School who matriculated in 2015. It details his academic journey, including his MBChB degree from UCT, graduation with honours, internship at George Provincial Hospital, current role at Khayelitsha District Hospital, and selection as a national finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship in 2023. He plans to pursue a Master’s in Tropical Medicine and International Health at LSHTM in 2025. The piece celebrates his achievements and reflects on the foundational role of York High School in his development.

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, George Local Municipality

Reference

https://www.yorkhigh.co.za/matthew_van_der_merwe/?utm_source=rss&

Key Takeaways

Matthew van der Merwe
2015
MBChB
University of Cape Town
2021
Rhodes Scholarship 2023
Khayelitsha District Hospital
George Provincial Hospital
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
2025
Matthew van der Merwe
York High School
University of Cape Town
George Provincial Hospital
Khayelitsha District Hospital
Rhodes Scholarship
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine