The Committee's core objectives are:
- Addressing the lack of PhDs in the country by way of, amongst other, finding SAMA sponsorship for PhD research initiatives.
- Addressing the lack of medical research in the country in general through various means.
- Partaking in health technology development in conjunction with the Department of Health.
- Partaking in education and training development through links with the HPCSA, the Committee of Medical Deans, ADASA, SARA and the Foundation for Professional Development.
- Review and maintenance of practice guidelines.
- Oversight of the activities of the Continual Professional Development Accreditation Committee.
- Oversight of the activities of SAMAREC.
Members of the Education Science and Technology Committee
- - EST Chairperson
- - Prof D Basu - SAMA Gauteng
- - EST Education Science and Technology Committee
- - Dr GM Balie - SAMA West Rand
- - Prof D Basu - SAMA Gauteng
- - Prof EJ Coetzee - SAMA Cape Western
- - Prof S Matshidza - SAMA Free State
- - Dr L Mfingwana - SAMA Tygerberg Boland
- - EST Vice Chairperson
- - Dr GM Balie - SAMA West Rand