about us
change the medical world
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We, medical students in South African universities, recognize the injustices of our pasts, believe that
South African Medical Students’ Union (SAMSU) belongs to all its members, united in our diversity with
no one being entitled to any position of leadership
Together we heal. Together we Thrive
president
Thato Masekoa
Welcome Note
A word from the president
We would like to welcome you to SAMSU one student organisation specifically for medical student . That aim to continue to advocate for matters affecting medical students in the country this rangers from academic problems to financial problems.
SAMSU is the organisation that will ensure we have a united medical student body .
May the best of the past be the worst of the future
Ammerie Jansen Van Vuuren
Deputy President
University of Limpopo Student
EMAIL: dp@medicalstudentsunion.co.za
Ambrose Lekalakala
Secretary General
University of Limpopo Student
It gives me honor and privilege to form part of this historic turn of events by a prestigious movement of intellectuals that is about the unity of the next generation of doctors striving to obtain material benefits, to live better and in peace, and to guarantee the future of our nation with improved population health.
EMAIL: sg@medicalstudentsunion.co.za
Marno Bands
Deputy Secretary General
University of Free State Student
Greetings to all of you! As we continue to work together to achieve our goals, let’s remember that our collective efforts make a significant impact on the future of medical students in South Africa.
“Together, we rise to new heights!”
Best regards
EMAIL: dsg@medicalstudentsunion.co.za
Olwethu Ndhlovu
Treasurer General
University of KwaZulu Natal Student
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things.
Philippians 4:8
EMAIL: tg@medicalstudentsunion.co.za
Munangwa Mugovhani
Head of media and communications
Sefako Makgato Health Sciences Universit Student
As a proud member of SAMSU, I believe that our strength comes from our diversity and our shared passion for medicine. I’m honored to be part of an organization that advocates and champions the needs of medical students across South Africa, and look forward to the meaningful work we will accomplish together.
If God is for us, who is against us? Romans 8:31
EMAIL: media@medicalstudentsunion.co.za
Maluleke Rifumo
media and communications
University of Limpopo Student
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EMAIL: media@medicalstudentsunion.co.za
Kenny Tsotetsi
Marketing Manager
Sefako Makgato Health Sciences Universit Student
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EMAIL: marketing@medicalstudentsunion.co.za
david boshego
Health and Marketing Officer
Sefako Makgato Health Sciences Universit Student
University of Limpopo Student
Great healthcare is a fundamental building block of a thriving economy because no economy can be driven by a sickened workforce. Hence I remain grateful to SAMSU for creating a platform for not only advocacy and learning but to also promote public health awareness at a national level. Prevention is better than cure and this will be of a substantial effect if we, as medical students all unite and educate our South African populace about various diseases and their prevention.
EMAIL: hmo@medicalstudentsunion.co.za
Qiqa Lukhanji
Academic transformation Officer
Walter Sisulu University
To be a member of such an August organization is an honor like no other, I am proud to be part of the propellers of change. Unity will help us achieve the objectives of the organization. So we should rise together throughout our journey of becoming medical doctors. “Unity is Strength…when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved” ~Mattie Stepanek
#Together we heal, together we thrive.
EMAIL: ato@medicalstudentsunion.co.za
Vision Statement
Our vision is to be the student union that brings all medical students together. With the common goals of overcoming every possible obstacle, promoting academic excellence, and empowering all medical students. Allowing us to become productive and successful healthcare professionals/medical doctors committed to providing quality healthcare to the people of South Africa and the world at large.
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the medical students trained in South African universities, are committed to uniting under SAMSU to improve our learning conditions and receiving equal opportunities to become healcare professionals/medical doctors and protecting the rights to education and access to healthcare for all
Our values
Respect
Listen, recognize, and appreciate all people
Integrity
To be honest, ethical, and fair
Success
Building sustainable union through service excellence
Empowerment
Inspires members to make positive differences in communities and encourage network and teamwork
our core OBJECTIVES
Support
To support, network and connect medical students in South Africa.
Represent
To represent medical students at any relevant body like HPCSA, DoH, DHET, NSFAS, and many more.
Promote
To promote academic excellence in medical schools in South African universities.
Improve
To improve learning conditions in South African Medical Schools
Health
To promote the health of medical students.
awareness
To promote public health awareness.
Prepare
To prepare the future of medical students as medical doctors.
Influence
To influence the policies in health and health education-related departments.
Funding
To advocate for health funding of medical, clinical and educational purposes.
our branches
We are present across all medical universities in South Africa
