Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care?
Vision statement of the Divi?sion of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Family medicine has made a measurable difference in improving the health of the people of South Africa.
We are growing and developing throughout Africa and making a significant contribution to the strengthening of district health systems and primary health care.
There is a strong district health system in both urban and rural areas of South Africa, which is:
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There is a new generation of family physicians who are:
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Family physicians are clear about their role and scope of practice and are role models to the next generation. Family physicians are credible and respected for their clinical and academic excellence. All medical doctors pursuing a career in primary care have postgraduate training in family medicine.