"The South African Medical Association" accreditation is set for students who came from South Africa. The history of SAMA goes back to the 19th century when doctors practising in the then large and thriving towns of South Africa, mainly Cape Town, Grahamstown, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Kimberley, formed their own associations as branches of the British Medical Association. It was only in 1927 that these branches, by this stage spread throughout the country, were brought together and constituted as the national Medical Association of South Africa (MASA). Next major and most significant development in SAMA’s history was the unification of the fragmented, pre-democracy medical groups prompting the formal reconstitution of the SA Medical Association as we know it today on 21 May 1998. Our Objective To represent doctors with authority and credibility in all matters concerning their interests in the health care environment To promote the integrity and image of the medical profession To develop medical leadership and skills To provide doctors with knowledge relevant to the demands of medical practice To promote medical education, research and academic excellence To encourage involvement in health promotion and education To influence the health care environment to meet the needs and expectations of the community by promoting improvements to health reform, policy and legislation.
"The South African Medical Association" accreditation is set for students who came from South Africa. The history of SAMA goes back to the 19th century when doctors practising in the then large and thriving towns of South Africa, mainly Cape Town, Grahamstown, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Kimberley, formed their own associations as branches of the British Medical Association. It was only in 1927 that these branches, by this stage spread throughout the country, were brought together and constituted as the national Medical Association of South Africa (MASA). Next major and most significant development in SAMA’s history was the unification of the fragmented, pre-democracy medical groups prompting the formal reconstitution of the SA Medical Association as we know it today on 21 May 1998. Our Objective To represent doctors with authority and credibility in all matters concerning their interests in the health care environment To promote the integrity and image of the medical profession To develop medical leadership and skills To provide doctors with knowledge relevant to the demands of medical practice To promote medical education, research and academic excellence To encourage involvement in health promotion and education To influence the health care environment to meet the needs and expectations of the community by promoting improvements to health reform, policy and legislation.
FAQS
Q: Who is eligible to become a member of SAMA?
A: The South African Medical Association is a representative body for doctors within South Africa. Wether you work within the Private or Public health sector.
Q: How do I become a member of SAMA?
A:You will need to complete an application form applicable to your health sector. Application forms are available as downloads on our website or you can visit one of our 21 branches across South Africa, or contact SAMA head office on 012 481 2000. Completed application forms can be faxed or emailed to the membership department on 012 481 2095 / members@samedical.org.
Q: How long does it take to process the application?
A: Application for membership are processed immediately. You will be contacted by SAMA to confirm your details and your membership status. Unfortunately membership cannot be back dated.
Q:How soon after my membership has been activated can I utilize the benefits offered to members?
A: Most benefits of the association are available immediately to all new members. Should you wish to use your SAMA membership to qualify for discount on buying a car with Mercedes Benz, you have to be a fully paid up member for an entire year.
Q: How do I pay SAMA when I work within private practice?
A: Private Practice doctors can pay either on a monthly basis by means of a debit order or direct deposit. Alternatively pay for the full year in advance.
Q: How do I pay when I work in the public sector?
A: State employees currently contribute towards the PSCBC with a deduction of R65.00 per month that your hospitals HR department preloads onto your Persal number. SAMA membership must be deducted monthly directly from your persal , this is to cancel the PSCBC deduction. Deduction will be initialised by SAMA only.
Q: Do I need to renew my membership every year?
A: Membership stays valid until SAMA receives a resignation in writing.
Q: How do I terminate my membership?
A: We require a written resignation. Kindly let us have the reason for your resignation from SAMA. This can be faxed to 012 481 2095 or emailed to members @samedical.org
Q:Do I need to be a member of SAMA, if I want to be a member of JUDASA/SARA/SEDHASA/ADASA?
A: SAMA membership automatically allows you to be a member of JUDASA/SARA/ SEDHASA/ADASA
Q: Not receiving the correct journals or no journals at all?
A: The current month’s SAMJ and the previous month CME are posted together during the middle of the current month. If you do not receive your journals please contact SAMA to confirm your postal address . (members@samedical.org)
Q: What is a life member of SAMA?
A: Doctors who have stayed members of SAMA for more than 40 years become honorary life members of the Association. Life members no longer have to pay membership fees for the benefits the Association offers. However should a life member wish to still receive medical journals a subscription fee at a reduced price will be payable.
Q: My spouse also wants to join SAMA, is there a special tariff?
A: A spouse of a full SAMA member, pays a reduced rate. However your spouse will not receive separate journals , both journals (SAMJ and CME) will be posted to the main member. Both of you can participate in the CPD programme by using your own reference number.
Q:I’m planning to move overseas - can I keep my membership with SAMA?
A :Yes we do have a category for overseas membership. Your journal s will be posted to your new overseas address, and you will still be able to participate in the CPD programmes.
Q: I will be retiring soon, do I still need to pay the full membership fee?
A:We do have a rate for a retired member which do not include the journals, but should you wish to still receive journals you can subscribe to the journals at a special rate.
Q:What should I do when I move from the public to the private sector.
A:You must contact the membership department at 012 481 2071 or email members @samedical.org to arrange for a different method of payment.
Q: How do I update my details?
A: In writing via email at members@samedical.org or fax 012 481 2095
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