SAMA membership provides you with individual or collective representation aimed at influencing medical and health legislation, regulation and policies. Our activities, products and services will assist you, as a private or public sector practitioner, to practice more successfully. Medical doctors and medical students registered in terms of the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974, or eligible for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), qualify for SAMA membership. All members must abide by the Articles of Association. With the exception of honorary and international members, SAMA members enjoy full voting rights at National Council and local Branch levels.
Member benefits and services

• Free and unrestricted access to the information SAMA has to offer, including updates on legislation, medical ethics, labour relations, continuing professional development and coding products and practice tools

• Representation for individuals and groups in all matters affecting the profession

• Industrial relations advice, support and representation

• Private practice support, advice and coding support services

• Continuing Professional Development services, including access to advice, information, recording systems and point-earning opportunities

• At least one free subscription to the SAMA journals such as the South African Medical Journal (SAMJ) or Continuing Medical Education (CME). Subscription to these journals can earn you CPD points

• Free legal advice through our Human Rights, Law and Ethics unit

• Special offers exclusive to SAMA members, such as preferential and discounted rates for, inter alia, car rental, computer equipment, Internet access, insurance, code search engines and vehicle financing.

You can recoup your membership fee by making use of the numerous member benefits on offer while staying abreast of medical news and clinical research through scientific journals. New products and services are continuously evaluated to add to our growing list of benefits.

As a member you can also actively support our advocacy and leadership activities on behalf of the medical profession and become involved in the issues that affect you and your patients - your voice will strengthen our national voice. Together we can make a difference to the benefit of the greater good of our people and our country.

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Member Credo

As a doctor and member of the South African Medical Association, I believe in the sanctity of life and in the promotion of optimal quality of life for all.

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