Family Medicine and Primary Care

The Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, one of the most largest and diverse within the School of Clinical Medicine, consists of five divisions. Diversity is a strength in itself, but the Department is stronger for the excellence of each of its divisions and their activities.

Activities are about people, specifically about the people who get the work done. There has arguably never been a time in the modern era, in which action towards improved health care outcomes is more important. From the teams in the Emergency Departments and the Family Physicians in the districts to the Clinical Associates as the newest cadre in the health system, we are focused on getting the job done while improving the quality of that work done, each and every day. 

The academic project is critical to building a culture of excellence in service delivery. Both training and research are key components to the improvement in service delivery. Each of the institutions on the Wits Faculty of Health Sciences platform has the opportunity to be referred to as an academic hospital. The Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care is an important stakeholder, in support of the Department of Health and other key service providers. From the creation of new knowledge to innovations in training and research, we are committed to playing our part in South Africa's healthcare platform.