South African Academy of Family Physicians - SAAFP

South African Academy of Family Physicians  - SAAFP The SAAFP is the national association of family doctors, representing South Africa on the World Orga

The SAAFP is the national association of family doctors, representing South Africa on the World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA). The aim of the SAAFP is to develop the discipline and body of knowledge of family medicine through research, education and training, provide for the professional needs of its members such as continuing professional development, and to represent the opinion of the profession on national and international forums. The SAAFP is a specialist sub-group affiliated to The South African Medical Association (SAMA), and its membership comes from all sectors; academic, private, public and NGO’s, including rural and urban practice.

10/09/2026

We completed the last SWAT training on workplace based assessment for 2026. This time we had participation from medicine, microbiology, obstetrics, ENT, anaesthetics, psychiatry, gastroenterology, and rheumatology, Thanks to Sa'ad Lahri, Liesl de Waard and Bob Mash for facilitating and the South African Academy of Family Physicians - SAAFP for coordinating.

10/09/2026
Rural Health Conference Stellenbosch University UCT Division of Family Medicine & Palliative Medicine SMU Sefako Makgath...
10/09/2026

Rural Health Conference Stellenbosch University UCT Division of Family Medicine & Palliative Medicine SMU Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University School of Health Systems and Public Health at the University of Pretoria Walter Sisulu University University of Limpopo South African Academy of Family Physicians - SAAFP Health Professions Council of South Africa - HPCSA

Join us on the 17th of September for our monthly webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rrZmTHCxQhGkPWydIbe9IQ South African Academy of Family Physicians - SAAFP Health Professions Council of South Africa - HPCSA

 African Academy of Family Physicians  - SAAFP
01/09/2026

African Academy of Family Physicians - SAAFP

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27/08/2026

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Rural Rehab South Africa REHAB South African Academy of Family Physicians - SAAFP

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Dr Barry Smith is a medical practitioner and Manager: Medical Services at the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre and Brackengate Transitional Care Facility within the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, His professional interests include rehabilitation services, transitional care, integrated models of care, health systems strengthening, clinical governance, and health service redesign. He also contributes to postgraduate education as honorary lecturer and external assessor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town.

26/08/2026

Remember to register for this month's webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WaZsIZxlRcSP-kjoXV5R7Q

Dr Barry Smith is a medical practitioner and Manager: Medical Services at the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre and Brackengate Transitional Care Facility within the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, His professional interests include rehabilitation services, transitional care, integrated models of care, health systems strengthening, clinical governance, and health service redesign. He also contributes to postgraduate education as honorary lecturer and external assessor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town.

Remember to register for the webinar.  REHAB Rural Health Conference Rural Rehab South Africa
26/08/2026

Remember to register for the webinar. REHAB Rural Health Conference Rural Rehab South Africa

Remember to register for this month's webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WaZsIZxlRcSP-kjoXV5R7Q

Dr Barry Smith is a medical practitioner and Manager: Medical Services at the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre and Brackengate Transitional Care Facility within the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, His professional interests include rehabilitation services, transitional care, integrated models of care, health systems strengthening, clinical governance, and health service redesign. He also contributes to postgraduate education as honorary lecturer and external assessor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town.

20/08/2026

The Patient Voice in the Age of AI 🤖🩺
How can we harness AI and technology without losing sight of the people health systems are designed to serve?
Join us for an engaging seminar with Prof. José M. Valderas, exploring the future of people-centred primary health care in the age of AI.

📅 Tuesday, 25 August 2026
📍 UCT Groote Schuur Hospital, E Floor, PHC Boardroom
💻 Online participation available

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTNhMjUxYzgtZDhjYi00Y2Q1LWE3N2YtMjIyOTE4ZmFhOTVk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2292454335-564e-4ccf-b0b0-24445b8c03f7%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22feb6f437-7ce9-40fb-99e5-28a0b8c672bf%22%7d

🍽️ 12:00 – Lunch & networking
🎤 13:00 – Seminar

The session will explore how patient-reported outcomes, primary care, health-system measurement and artificial intelligence can contribute to more person-centred, equitable and adaptive health systems.

Come along, connect with colleagues and join the conversation about what the next generation of health systems should measure, value and improve.

Everyone interested in the future of patient-centred health care and AI is welcome!

📧 For more information: [email protected]


UCT Division of Family Medicine & Palliative MedicineUCT Faculty of Health SciencesSouth African Academy of Family Physicians - SAAFP

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15 Oxford Street
Durbanville
7550

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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