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About The Medical Education Network

Independent · South African · Since 2008

We bridge the gap between international evidence and African practice.

MedED is an independent South African medical education company delivering peer-reviewed clinical content and structured CPD programmes — contextualised for specialist practitioners across sub-Saharan Africa. Free to access. No paywalls. Aligned to SDG 2030.

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11,800+ Specialist Practitioners

Across SA, Namibia & Botswana

9,700+ Active Subscribers

Monthly Clinical Review & CPD Alerts

100% Editorial Independence

Governed by HPCSA, SAMA, Press Council

Active Since 2008

Registered CC — 1999/051172/23

Editorial Policy

Fact-Checking & Editorial Standards

How we verify sources, handle corrections, and ensure every publication meets our editorial standards.

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Registration

Legal & Registration Details

Registered as iCognition t/a The Medical Education Network. CC No: 1999/051172/23. Tax and full registration details available on request.

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Why Partner with Us

“Our stakeholders aren’t buying CPD credits. They’re investing in elevating clinical practice across sub-Saharan Africa — through evidence that matters, presented in ways that respect both international scholarship and local expertise.”

We limit our programmes to five annually. Every partnership is strategic, values-aligned, and built for the long term.

RASA, SATS & Specialist Bodies

Professional Societies

Multi-year partnerships delivering education tailored to your members’ clinical realities. Editorial alignment, stakeholder insights, member engagement data, and CPD value — not generic content volume.

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Pharmaceutical, Device & Diagnostics

Industry Partners

Direct access to over 11,800 specialist practitioners with full editorial independence preserved. ROI demonstrated through engagement and clinical relevance — not impression counts.

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Grow the Discipline in the Region

Medical Writers & Contributors

We are committed to building a sustainable community of medical-science writers across sub-Saharan Africa. Specialists, researchers, and aspiring writers are welcome to reach out about contributing or mentorship.

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What Every MedED Partnership Includes

 
Strategic alignment to clinical and therapeutic priorities
 
Full editorial independence — content serves the audience, always
 
Access to 11,800+ specialist practitioners across 3 countries
 
Stakeholder insights and engagement reporting
 
SDG 2030-aligned content that demonstrates social impact
 
30+ years of combined industry experience behind every programme
 

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All MedED content is free to access for healthcare practitioners. Subscribe to stay informed — no paywalls, no spam, just evidence that matters for your practice.

Monthly Clinical Review

Our flagship subscriber publication

 
Peer-reviewed clinical summaries and reviews
 
Minimum 40% South African contextualisation
 
Covering all therapeutic areas we publish
 
Delivered directly to your inbox monthly
 
Free for all healthcare practitioners
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CPD Alerts

Programme and event notifications

 
Notifications for new CPD programmes
 
Upcoming conferences and events in your specialty
 
Early access to programme registrations
 
Specialist-specific alerts based on your field
 
No more than 2 alerts per month
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Policies & Terms

The Medical Education Network is committed to transparency, data protection, and ethical publishing standards. All our policies are available below.

Privacy PolicyHow we handle your personal data
Terms of UseConditions for using this platform
Acceptable Use PolicyStandards for platform use
Cookie PolicyHow we use cookies on this site
Fact-Checking PolicyOur editorial verification standards
POPIA EnquiriesData subject access requests

Governing Bodies

The Medical Education Network aligns its operations with the Healthcare Professions Council of South Africa, the South African Medical Association, the Press Council of South Africa, and the Marketing Code Authority of South Africa.

 

Contact Us

We’re a lean team — the right person will respond to your enquiry directly. Please indicate the nature of your request so we can route it correctly.

General Enquiries

For general questions about MedED, our content, or our platform. We respond within 2 working days.

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Partnership Enquiries

For society and industry partnership discussions. Indicate your organisation and area of interest.

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Editorial & Content

For fact-checking queries, correction requests, or content contribution enquiries.

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Registered Address

iCognition t/a The Medical Education Network
PostNet Suite X 14, Private Bag 3
Malmesbury, Western Cape, 7307
South Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our FAQ page covers registration, CPD accreditation, editorial independence, content access, and subscription management.

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When you engage with MedED, you’re partnering with a platform that values

integrity, professionalism, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence in medical education.

Medical Education Network
Independent · Free Access · Sub-Saharan Africa
An independent, free-to-use clinical education resource for healthcare practitioners across sub-Saharan Africa. Peer-reviewed content, no paywalls, aligned to SDG 2030 health mandates.
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