Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygeine

The Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) is a postgraduate medical award, given after a prescribed period of instruction followed by an examination consisting of three parts; (a) a written examination (b) a practical laboratory examination and (c) an oral examination. In some schools, a fourth part consisting of a clinical bedside examination may be required.

The DTM&H is offered at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, the University of Glasgow, the University of Sheffield, Nagasaki University School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine Hamburg, and at Mahidol University Faculty of Tropical Medicine.

The DTM&H Coursework at Mahidol University, Faculty of Tropical Medicine is a 6-month program in an area endemic with many tropical diseases. The University of Glasgow in conjunction with the Royal College of Physicians offer a part-time course taught both online and in house which leads to DTM&H qualification. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust offer a similar service in conjunction with the University of Sheffield leading to the DTM&H qualification.

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