Council Update
AFMW Council Update | 27 March 2025
An AFMW council update for members and the wider Australian medical women fraternity from Dr Sandra Hirowatari. Read the latest report.
March 30, 2025
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Vacant Positions – Be a part of AFMW!
We are looking for enthusiastic medical women who would like to take on fantastic roles within the AFMW Council. Positions vacant are Treasurer, Web Coordinator, yAFMW Representative and Individual Members Representative. If you are interested and/or would like further information, please email [email protected] by 31 Jan 2025.
January 22, 2025
Spotlight Chat
Spotlight on Young AFMW – A Chat with Dr Marissa Daniels – 9 October
[EVENT REMINDER] AFMW is interviewing Dr Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc), a UQ Research Student studying emerging technologies for molecular profiling of lung cancer, immediate past yAFMW co-Chair and past Treasurer for AFMW. Register today.
October 1, 2024
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AFMW UN CSW67 Parallel session:“Leading through the Digital Revolution to empower women and girls, no matter how far the distance” [RECAP]
AFMW hosted a Parallel Event at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67), 15 March 2023. Our parallel session was a fabulous success and our speakers enlightened us on the power of digital health and technology, as enablers of equity in health and gender equality when harnessed and used by women and the wider community. Watch the webinar recording.
March 23, 2023
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AFMW 2021-2022 Annual Report Released
AFMW President, Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis released the 2021-2022 Annual Report at the 12 November 2022 Annual General Meeting. Thank you to our patron, members, supporters, partners, sponsors and contributors throughout the year. Download a pdf copy of the Annual Report.
November 12, 2022
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Core Confidence scholarship for the young AFMW members
The AFMW are pleased to announce a scholarship for one young AFMW member to participate in a 10-week online program, called Acts of Confidence, which will equip you with the practical tools required to create an amazing future full of possibilities! Due date for this scholarship is 14 August.
August 11, 2022
AFMW awards
The AFMW Inaugural awards have been received!
It gave me great pleasure to deliver the inaugural AFMW awards to the recipients Dr Karen Price, Dr Kathleen Hayes and Dr Marissa Daniels. The Australian Federation of Medical Women President’s Award for Excellent Service to Health 2021, was given to Dr Karen Price President, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, for her excellent contribution to the health of Australia, leadership and advocacy for general practitioners. The Australian Federation of Medical Women President’s Honours was given to one of our elders, Dr Kathleen Hayes in recognition of her excellent contribution to the community and profession. The Australian Federation of Medical Women President’s Young AFMW Award was given to Dr Marissa Daniels, in recognition of her excellent contribution to individual states, AFMW and MWIA.
December 9, 2021
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An open letter to all those affected by this week’s recent RANZCP specialty exam IT failure
yAFMW Open letter to the Trainees of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Colleagues and Friends in regards to the events of last weekend. If you need help, please reach out – to a colleague, friend, your GP, or another trusted professional. AFMW also has a list of professional and personal wellbeing resources.
November 25, 2021
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Young AFMW needs YOU!
Young AFMW (yAFMW) is the AFMW committee for medical students, female doctors fewer than 7 yrs since graduation and those aged younger than 40 yrs. Nominations for our leadership committee are NOW OPEN!
October 21, 2021
MedWiTH
Medical Women in Technology and Health; Dr Magdalena Simonis Podcast
As part of the Strategic Plan in November 2020, I instigated a Medical Women in Technology and Health ( MedWiTH) group. The Technology Health (Digital Health) industry is THE FASTEST GROWING industry in medicine and intersects with many sectors and industries. In this “Taking Health” podcast I discuss the career opportunities and challenges that exist for women within the healthcare and technology space.
October 5, 2021