South African Medical Association (SAMA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Registered Medical Doctors
Scope: National - South Africa
Formed: 1927
Members: 16,600
Registration No.: 1927/000136/08
Address: P O Box 74789, Lynnwood Ridge, Pretoria, 0040, South Africa
Phone: +27(0)12 481 2000
Fax: +27(0)12 481 2100
Email: online@samedical.org
Website: www.samedical.org

Description:

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

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.

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

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:

Associations to which we are a member:
World Medical Association

Verification Criteria:

Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.