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Welcome to the Association of Internal Medicine (AIM)
AIM is a professional body representing internal medicine specialists across the nation, dedicated to elevating adult healthcare standards through clinical excellence, rigorous education, and public health advocacy.
Advancing Adult Healthcare in Mauritius
The Association of Internal Medicine brings together the country’s leading internists from both public and private healthcare sectors. Our mission is to promote evidence-based medical practices, support continuous professional development for physicians, and serve as a trusted medical authority for the Mauritian public.
Understanding Internal Medicine
Internal medicine is the medical speciality dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment of complex adult diseases.
Physicians in this field, known as internists, undergo extensive post-graduate training to manage the entire spectrum of adult health. Rather than focusing on a single organ system, internists specialise in treating the whole patient, mastering the intricate interactions between different bodily systems.
Core Areas of Expertise
Complex Diagnosis
Solving difficult diagnostic puzzles where patients present with multiple or unexplained symptoms.
Chronic Disease Management
Providing advanced, long-term care for prevalent conditions in Mauritius, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension.
Multisystem Care
Coordinating treatment for patients suffering from multiple simultaneous illnesses (co-morbidities).
Preventative Medicine
Implementing targeted screenings and lifestyle interventions to reduce the national burden of non-communicable diseases.
Objects of the Association
The specific objectives driving our organisation are to:
Facilitate Collaboration: Enable all members practising in Mauritius, its dependencies, and abroad to meet at intervals and discuss matters of medical or scientific interest, as well as matters pertaining to the profession.
Advance Education: Support all members in their continuous professional development and promote up-to-date practice within the profession.
Uphold Professional Standards: Maintain the dignity, prestige, and medical ethics in the practice of internal medicine in Mauritius.
Advocate for Specialists: Protect the professional interests of our members.
History of Internal Medicine in Mauritius
The practice of specialised internal medicine in Mauritius has a rich history of development, evolving from centralised regional services into a robust nationwide healthcare network:
Pre-Independence Foundation (1962): Formal specialist medicine services began at Civil Hospital and Victoria Hospital. At inception, just two British-trained specialists in each hospital managed all adult medicine while simultaneously overseeing paediatric care.
Evolution of the Speciality (1970): The system transitioned to include dedicated internal medicine specialists who held additional training specifically in paediatrics to bridge care needs.
Early Infrastructure and Nursing Care: During this foundational era, Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) managed district facilities in Mahebourg, Souillac, Poudre d’Or, Moka, Flacq, and Long Mountain. Critically ill patients were transferred to the primary regional hospitals. Nursing officers played an indispensable role during this period, managing a heavy national burden of infectious diseases, including gastroenteritis, rheumatic fever, and endocarditis.
Northward Expansion (November 1969): Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National (SSRN) Hospital opened with two dedicated internal medicine specialists, allowing patients from Poudre d'Or to be transferred there for advanced care.
Southern and Eastern Decentralisation (1991–1997): Specialised internal medicine services expanded to Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital (JNH) in March 1991. This was followed in February 1997 by Flacq Hospital—now Bruno Cheong Hospital (BCH)—elevating to a regional hospital to provide comprehensive specialised care to the eastern district.
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Membership Eligibility
To maintain the highest standards of clinical practice and professional integrity, membership
with the Association of Internal Medicine Mauritius is strictly open to professionals who fulfill
the following criteria:
Local Specialists
Citizens of Mauritius who are officially registered as specialists in
internal medicine within Mauritius.
Overseas Specialists
Any Mauritian citizen residing abroad who is formally registered as a
specialist in internal medicine with the recognised accreditation body of their country of residence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Please contact our office to verify if we accept your specific insurance.
Do you offer telemedicine consultations?
Yes, we offer telemedicine consultations for certain conditions and follow-up visits. Please contact us to find out if this option is suitable for you.
What is the difference between an internist and a general practitioner?
An internist specializes in adult medicine and complex illnesses, focusing on comprehensive care, while a general practitioner often provides care for patients of all ages and may have a broader scope.
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Additional Internal Medicine Services
Diabetes Management
Comprehensive support for diabetes patients including monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle counseling to control blood sugar levels.
Medication Management
Careful review and management of prescribed medications to optimize treatment effectiveness and minimize side effects.
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Evaluation of heart disease risks with personalized strategies to prevent cardiovascular events and maintain heart health.
The Evolution of Subspecialties Within Internal Medicine
As healthcare has advanced, internal medicine has grown to encompass several specialised
branches. All of the following subspecialities are core components of internal medicine as
certified by international benchmark authorities like the American Board of Internal Medicine
(ABIM) and the American College of Physicians (ACP). Internists receive foundational
training across all these areas, allowing them to provide comprehensive care within these
specialised fields.
Cardiology (Heart Care)
• Early Visiting Services (1996): Specialised cardiac care took its first steps with visiting
cardiologists providing periodic, on-and-off consultations across various regional hospitals.
• Advanced Diagnostics (1998): The establishment of angiography services under the Trust Fund for Specialised Medical Care (Cardiac Trust Fund) marked a major leap forward in local
cardiac diagnostics and intervention.
• The Role of Internists (2004): General internal medicine physicians remained foundational
to national cardiac care, continuing to manage, monitor, and treat cardiac patients across the island.
• Modern Subspecialist Integration: Today, these early efforts have evolved into full-scale
diagnostic and therapeutic services seamlessly integrated within internal medicine, including
Electrocardiograms (ECG), Echocardiography (Echo), Pacemaker implantations, and advanced
Angiography.
Respiratory Medicine (Lung Care)
• Early 1990s Foundation: Dedicated care began with a single internal medicine physician
who undertook additional specialised training in respiratory medicine. This service was primarily
based at Poudre d’Or Hospital, focusing heavily on managing and treating tuberculosis.
• Expansion of Specialised Care (1995): The subspecialist expanded with the inclusion of
three chest physicians who served as visiting specialists across the island, laying the structural
groundwork for modern pulmonology services in Mauritius.