Medical Scientists in Human Genetics is a subgroup of SASHG, and is primarily focused on addressing and discussing the issues unique to trained medical scientists working in the South African diagnostic arena.
The Medical Scientists in Human Genetics focus group have the following goals:
- To promote and strengthen the role of Medical Scientists in the field of Human Genetics working in South Africa.
- To establish a channel that allows access to information for Medical Scientists in the field of Human Genetics working in South Africa.
- Strive for ethical and quality standards of teaching and training for Junior medical scientists
- Develop strategies to maintain continuing education programs that are relevant and current in the medical science.
- Maintain quality assurance and standards in the service rendered by qualified medical scientists (Diagnostics, Research, Teaching and Training).