PainSA is a chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to improve all aspects of pain management in Southern Africa.
We are a multidisciplinary society whose membership includes all healthcare professionals
Pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit a doctor
Pain is poorly taught in undergraduate studies worldwide
Join PainSA at just R400 (R410 if paying through PayFast to cover the administrative costs) per year and free for undergraduate students (Apply on the Home page) to learn more about pain management. We are a multidisciplinary society whose membership includes all Health Care Professionals
What are the benefits of PainSA membership to you?
Attend quarterly CPD-accredited PainSA Academy webinars for FREE
Attend the annual PainSA Congress at a reduced rate
Receive FREE electronic versions of the quarterly PainSA Journal
Access FREE resources (Guidelines, CPD activities) on the PainSA website
Apply for PainSA research grants
Learn about aspects of acute and chronic pain management
Interact with other professionals from the multidisciplinary pain care team in Southern Africa
Gain indirect affiliation to the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)