The South African Medical Association (SAMA) @SAMedicalAssoc
Non-statutory association for medical practitioners in South Africa.
Your trusted ally and advocate in all healthcare related matters.
#OneSAMAsamedical.org South AfricaJoined March 2011
📢 We are proud to introduce the active and dedicated committee of the Senior Doctors Association of South Africa (SEDASA).
🥼 As a vibrant committee within SAMA, SEDASA plays a pivotal role in representing and advancing the interests of senior medical practitioners.
☝ The…
🥼 This is what drives us! Connecting with healthcare professionals on the ground, including our very own SAMA President, Prof Mergen Naidoo! 🤝
📢 If you are attending the 27th Annual National Family Practitioners Congress at the Midrand Conference Centre over the next two…
🩺 The first years of being a doctor are full of:
➡️ Growth
➡️ Learning
➡️ And unforgettable moments
🥼 And while the road can be crazy, beautiful and overwhelming at times, you don't have to go it alone. Through #JUDASA, a special interest group of SAMA, we will ensure that…
🥼 What a great honour to have our CEO, Dr Mzulungile Nodikida speaking at the 2025 Scientific Conference taking place in Namibia in later this week. This is a valuable opportunity to share SAMA’s vision on how AI can be harnessed to strengthen local healthcare systems. 💡
🤝 As…
❓ Are you a confident communicator with a passion for customer service?
📢 We are looking for THREE Member Engagement Agents to join our Pretoria Head Office to:
👉 Handle inbound & outbound calls
👉 Support members with professionalism
👉 Collect outstanding membership fees…
🚨 We’re hiring! SAMA is seeking a Head of Department: Professional Affairs and currently have the following opportunities available.
🔹 A 6-month Independent Contract appointment - bit.ly/3JEUe6w
🔹 A permanent HoD position - bit.ly/3HMjfw1
If you’re…
📢 We are starting the week with a bang! 🔥
🥼 From doctor shortages to system reform, healthcare affects us all. Join SAMA CEO in a candid interview on where South Africa’s healthcare stands, and where it should be heading.
➡️ Tune in to @Radio702@BrandPrimedia at 10h30…
💥 The truth about the NHI Act 💥
🥼 South Africa deserves healthcare reform that works, but not at the cost of doctors, patients, and the future of our health system. SAMA lays out exactly why the NHI Act, as it stands, is deeply flawed and what must change.
👉 Catch this…
💡 Great ideas deserve the spotlight! And the SAMA Health Summit 2026 is your chance to present groundbreaking research, innovations, and solutions that can transform healthcare.
Under the theme of “Innovate to Elevate: Transforming healthcare together,” abstracts can be…
🩺 Working with children? 🥼 Training in paeds?
Don’t miss the latest South African Child Health Journal (SACHJ) - it is your go-to for:
➡️ Research
➡️ Updates
➡️ Clinical insights
👉 Read more here - samedical.org/journals/sajch/ and check out the editor's top pick, 'Assessing iron…
☝ As a specialist, staying ahead in your field requires continuous learning and access to the latest medical research.
But who ensures you have the right resources?
🥼 At SAMA, we provide specialists with:
➡️ Access to leading medical journals & research publications – Stay…
💪 As a woman in medicine, are you ready to be part of inspiring conversations where we are redefining what it means to lead, heal, and thrive?
🥼 Then you cannot miss the Women in Medicine Forum, presented by SAMA #WomensWing and SAHBA Academy 🔥
➡️ Book your spot now and…
Are you passionate about Paediatrics and Child Health? 👶🩺
🥼 SAMA, in association with the South African Paediatric Association (SAPA), is excited to present the latest edition of the South African Child Health Journal (SACHJ). Packed with thought-provoking articles, clinical…
🚀 The future of medicine is here; are you ready to lead it?
The AI in Medicine & Healthcare Course, presented by SAMA in collaboration with the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills and confidence to harness the…
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