About SACHaS
We aim to bring together clinicians, scientists, nurses, allied healthcare professionals, technologists and medical administrators involved in the teaching, research and practice of clinical haematology.
Calling all future Clinical Haematologists!
It is a great privilege to announce that the BMS foundation has decided to endow SACHaS with a large educational grant, specifically aimed at enhancing the training of Clinical Haematology fellows in South Africa.
The first phase of funding utilization will aim to support the training of 1 additional fellow at each of the 5 main Clinical Haematology training units (UCT, US, UFS, UKZN, WITS). We hope to allocate these posts as soon as possible, latest July 2022.
We therefor urge all Specialist Physicians and Haematopathologists who are interested in becoming Clinical Haematologists, to contact us without delay. We will require an updated copy of your CV, as well as a personal letter of motivation to support your application.
We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Yours sincerely,
Dr Hannes Koornhof
President: SACHaS
Our Objectives
Set
Standards
Set Standards for Education, Training and Practice of Clinical Haematologists.
Promote
Collaboration
Organise meetings and activities to promote collaboration between members and others.
Best
Practice
Create and implement best practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of blood and bone marrow related disorders
Be the
Voice
Interact with medical schemes and regulatory bodies on behalf of clinical haematologists.
Our Objectives
Set
Standards
Set Standards for Education, Training and Practice of Clinical Haematologists.
Promote
Collaboration
Organise meetings and activities to promote collaboration between members and others.
Best
Practice
Create and implement best practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of blood and bone marrow related disorders
Be the
Voice
Interact with medical schemes and regulatory bodies on behalf of clinical haematologists.
Monday Afternoon Haematology Deep Dive
What started as small meetings amongst the Haematology fellows at UCT, have now evolved into high quality virtual Haematology discussions each Monday at 16h00, attracting participation by many colleagues across South Africa.
Please join us from 16 – 17:30 on Monday on our open zoom link. No preregistration required. For CPD queries please contact our departmental administrative officer via email
14th Annual Haematology Oncology Symposium
SASMO-SASCeTS 2022 Congress
The SASMO-SASCeTS 2022 conference takes place in Sandton from 6 to 8 May 2022”. (the societies combined the conference in the past and it is now a standing arrangement)
Choose your membership option
Discounted
registration fee
Paid membership entitles you to discounted conference registration fees for the annual HaemOnc symposium.
Networking
opportunities
Opportunities for networking and collaboration with various role players in the field of Haematology.
Representation
Representation in interactions with medical schemes, regulatory bodies, associated organisations and other relevant stakeholders across the spectrum of public and private practice.
Hannes
Koornhof
Chairman
Hannes is a Clinical Haematologist and stem cell transplant physician at Haemalife, a private Haematology unit in Kuils River, Cape Town. He believes in the strength of unity and collaboration.
Estelle
Verburgh
Treasurer
Estelle is an Associate Professor in Clinical Haematology at the University of Cape Town. She promotes inter-centre and interdisciplinary research with direct clinical implications to promote best practice pathways.
Michael
Cass
Secretary
Michael is a clinical haematologist and stem cell transplant physician at Haemalife in Kuils River, Cape Town. His passion is facilitating access to innovative therapies for patients.
Sharlene
Parasnath
Coastal Representative
Sharlene is Head of Clinical Haematology at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in KZN. She is passionate about making haematology services available to all South Africans.
Karen
Gunther
Inland Representative
Karen is a clinical haematologist and stem cell transplant physician who heads up “The Haemteam” Haematology unit in Johannesburg. Her aim is to build up excellence in haematology – with access for all patients to optimal therapy and compassionate holistic care.