The Pasifika Medical Association is a network of more than 3,000 Pacific health professionals, working collaboratively to strengthen the Pacific health workforce capacity and capability and meet the health needs of our Pacific people in New Zealand and the region.

Our members include specialist level doctors, student doctors, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, community health workers and our vast non-clinical workforce. Membership is representative of the diversity of the Pacific region with members originating from the Cook Islands, Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Tahiti, New Caledonia, Tokelau, Nauru, Palau, the Federal States of Micronesia and other Pacific countries.

From July 2020 our PMA team will begin to roll out our revamped membership programme with exciting and innovative events and activities to meet the needs of our members. 

There has never been a more enticing time to sign up and be part of our PMA network. JOIN US NOW!

Member Benefits

• Connection: You are connected to a larger group banded together to produce positive results for Pacific health in our region.
• Access to Pacific Health Information: PMA keeps members in touch with each other and current issues through the association’s web site and email updates of emerging issues relevant to Pacific health. You remain informed about Pacific health in our region in a way that saves you time. 
• Networking: You have many opportunities to network with Pacific health professionals in our region, building your contacts, sharing ideas, best practices and solutions to enhance your current job and find opportunities for career enhancement.  Networking events range from Annual Conferences, our Charity Ball and regional social events. 
• Recognition: You can be recognised or can recognise your colleagues for their achievements in Pacific health.  Some of our heroes work right next to us every day!
• Empowerment: You are part of a larger community.  You are empowered to get involved in issues that affect your personal and professional communities and your quality of life.