South African Medical Association (SAMA)

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Address:
P O Box 74789
Lynnwood Ridge
Pretoria
0040
South Africa
Phone:
+27-012-4812000
Fax:
+27-012-4812100
Professions:
Medicine
Region of activity:
National
South Africa
Scope of membership:
National
South Africa
Founded Founded: 1927 Members Members: 16,600

Description

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is a professional association for medical doctors in South Africa.

Member benefits

Practice support services and advice
Labour relations advice and support
Advice on medical law and ethics
Representation on health matters
Monthly scientific journals

Mission / Aims

To empower doctors to bring health to the nation.

Principal activities

Represent doctors' rights.
Promote the integrity and image of the medical profession.
Develop medical leadership and skills.
Provide doctors with knowledge relevant to the demands of medical practice.
Promote medical education, research and academic excellence.
Influence health reform, policy and legislation towards promoting access to affordable health care.

Training / Licensing / Certification

The Foundation for Professional Development, the educational arm of SAMA, offers:
Business and management development
Clinical skills development
Distance education
In-house corporate training programmes

Affiliations

We are member of:
World Medical Association