To promote global health by enhancing skills and knowledge for surgeons worldwide.
We emphasize practical skills through immersive training experiences.
Our research bridges the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications.
We collaborate with key players to ensure relevant and comprehensive training.
Professor Stephen Jeffery is a Royal College (London) accredited subspecialist Urogynecologist. A large portion of his time is spent doing clinical work which includes heading the Department of Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Reconstruction at the University of Cape Town. He is one of the only accredited Urogynaecologist in South Africa.
As president of the South African Urogynaecology Association, Dr Jeffery was instrumental in the formalising the accreditation of the Urogynaecology as a subspeciality in South Africa. Prof. Jeffery specialises in surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. He has a broad research interests in the field of Urogynaecology including novel techniques in prolapse surgery, fistula and minimally invasive techniques of incontinence.
Professor Jan-Paul Roovers completed his training as a Gynaecologist at the University Medical Centre Utrecht and his fellowship in Urogynaecology at UZ Gasthuisberg, Leuven. He has worked as an Urogynecologist at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Amsterdam Medical Centre, since 2006, was head of the gynaecology department from 2012 - 2018 and became professor in gynaecology in 2014.
Since 2016 he is an honorary professor at the University of Cape Town. Prof Roovers founded the pelvic floor centre of Amsterdam in 2008, which is now the largest pelvic floor centre in his country and part of a chain of private hospitals called Bergman Clinics. In this chain of 60 hospitals with a focus on orthopaedic and aesthetic surgery, Roovers is the medical director of research and innovation. Roovers leads a research group with 20 researchers, has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles, chaired the EUGA meeting in 2016 and IUGA meeting in 2020 and is an associate editor of Neuro-urology and Urodynamics.
Chris Jooste is a geneticist and scientist with a Master of Science in Genetics from Stellenbosch University, where his research focused on neuropsychiatric genetics and underrepresented populations in schizophrenia. He has a broad background spanning molecular biology, bioinformatics, and statistical analysis, with extensive experience in project and research management.
He is the Chief Executive Officer of Blue Rose Outreach (NPO) and Blue Rose Biotech, where his work bridges precision biotechnology, surgical education, and translational research. At SLATE, Chris coordinates the development of the facility, integrating surgical training with innovation in genetics and biotechnology.
In addition to his administrative and leadership roles, Chris has a strong research interest in translational science, including laser therapy in women’s health, precision medicine, and surgical innovation. His focus is on building sustainable collaborations across clinical, academic, and industry partners, positioning SLATE as the world’s first private surgical training center that integrates biotech and precision medicine.
We offer hands-on workshops, webinars, and masterclasses focusing on surgical skills and clinical practice.
Our courses cater to surgeons, registrars, OBGYNs, theatre nurses, and industry professionals.
You can view our upcoming courses and register directly through our website.
Yes, our programs are designed to meet CPD requirements, and participants receive certification upon completion.
Our facilities include wet-lab simulation areas, lecture halls, and the option for hybrid streaming of courses.
Certainly! We offer our lab and facilities for hire. Please contact us for more details.
Join us for a focused half-day hands-on workshop at SLATE.
After the great hysteroscopy workshop we had with Lorumird, we’re opening limited spots again for clinicians who want to sharpen their surgical skills on real-world setups with expert faculty.
