UCT Division of Family Medicine & Palliative Medicine

Our Division had a strong presence at the joint Rural Health and Family Physicians Congress in Midrand. This Congress brought together a range of disciplines passionate and committed to strengthening PHC in our country. Congratulations to all the colleagues who shared their work through presentations and workshops, especially our registrars and emerging researchers. Thank you to the organisers for putting this wonderful opportunity together to connect and learn. A highlight included witnessing one of our MMed graduates, Dr Graeme Hofmeyr receiving the Rural Doctor of the year award.

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We invite colleagues to join us for the next UCT Family Medicine Primary Care Webinar on 27 August 2026.

We are delighted to host Dr Yaseen Khan, who will share insights on "The Future of Digital Healthcare: AI-Enhanced Clinical Decision Support" and its implications for primary care practice, education, and service delivery.

Date: 27 August 2026
Time: 19:00–20:00 (SAST)

Register here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NUNFkk5Wz0ywsCREW4wD953ZUFy7cC9AksuR-9iW0B1UMkVURkU2TFU3RkRPWFBCWkE3RloxWDBUSi4u

Please share with colleagues and networks who may be interested. We look forward to an engaging discussion on the future of digital health and primary care.



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🩺 UCT Family Medicine Primary Care Webinar – 23 July 2026 at 18:00 (SAST)

Healthcare professionals are often skilled at caring for others—but how good are we at seeking care for ourselves?

Join Dr Saville Furman for an engaging discussion on:
"Caring for Ourselves: Exploring Help-Seeking Behaviour Among Doctors"

📅 Thursday, 23 July 2026
🕕 18:00–19:00 (South African time)
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
✅ Free attendance | CPD recorded
🔗 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NUNFkk5Wz0ywsCREW4wD953ZUFy7cC9AksuR-9iW0B1UMkVURkU2TFU3RkRPWFBCWkE3RloxWDBUSi4u

Hosted by the UCT Division of Family Medicine.

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Caring in the Digital Age: Compassion for Patients, Systems, and the Planet To mark World Family Doctor Day 2026, the WONCA Working Party on Pl...

Thank you to everyone who contributed to a meaningful World Family Doctor Day and Africa Month event hosted by our Division of Family Medicine on 25 May 2026 at the FaCE department of the UCT Faculty of Health Sciences.

We appreciate the rich conversations on reimagining family medicine in African contexts: grounded in identity, innovation, community engagement, and human-centred care.

Grateful to our colleagues, partners, and guests from UCT and the Western Cape Government Health and Wellness for your valuable participation and insights.

Special thanks to the FaCE team and all those behind the scenes for making the event a success.

Looking forward to continuing this important work together.



Read more: https://health.uct.ac.za/articles/2026-06-02-reimagining-family-medicine-africa-identity-innovation-and-human-centred-care

Watch highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oljRJP9nZr4

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UCT FaCE Department World Family Doctors Day 2026: Compassionate Care in a Digital World This short clip captures reflections shared for World Family Doctor...

Happy World Family Doctor Day! 🌍🩺

Today we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and hard work of family doctors who care for individuals and families at every stage of life. Thank you for being the first line of support, healing, and hope in our communities.

Your commitment makes a lasting difference every single day. 💙



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