Category: AFMW

AFMW Council Meeting

Governance Working Group invitation to AFMW Members

The Chair of the Governance Working Group Dr Kate Duncan AM seeks expressions of interest to increase the membership of the Governance Working Group as it addresses governance within AFMW and its processes. NB: Council Meeting, Monday 9th May 8pm AEST. Members are welcome to attend as guests. Dr Kate Duncan AM, will be leading discussion about the nomination for President Elect MWIA, submitted by Dr M Simonis.

May 5, 2022

Dr Lydia Pitcher inviting you to join the AFMW Reconciliation Action Plan working party

Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Purple Bush Medicine Leaves

RAP Working Party invitation to AFMW Members

Members of AFMW are warmly invited to join the RAP Working Party, particularly if you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or would like to be involved in this area of AFMW. Please forward your expression of interest to Dr Lydia Pitcher, Vice-President AFMW at [email protected] to be included in relevant correspondence.

April 18, 2022

A Current Affair host introduces health segment featuring AFMW president

Health experts urge Aussies to get their flu shots [9News]

In this A Current Affair segment, aired 6 April 2022, AFMW President, Dr Magdalena Simonis urges the community to get their flu shot and answers common questions from the public regarding coronavirus, the flu and vaccinations. Watch the video segment.

April 7, 2022

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“Australian Women Doctors: Climate Change Advocates and Activists”, United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) Parallel Event [RECAP]

On March 20, AFMW hosted a Parallel Event at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). This year, AFMW’s topic was “Australian Women Doctors: Climate Change Advocates and Activists”. We were delighted to present to the international audience a program including presentations by esteemed colleagues from AFMW and other important national organisations including Dr Kimberly Humphrey, Deputy Chair of Doctors for the Environment Australia; Dr Kate Wylie, Founder of Climate Medicine; and Dr Liz Rickman and Dr Sarah Burrowes from the Australian Lesbian Medical Association. View the event recap and watch the video.

March 24, 2022

Applied Learning Health Systems short course, Centre for Transformation of Digital Health, University of Melbourne

Applied Learning Health Systems short course, Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, University of Melbourne

Am happy to announce that I’m one of the first students to have participated and completed this short course delivered by the Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, University of Melbourne. As a member of this inaugural programme, I was amongst a midst of Technical Engineers, Government Health personnel, physicians, surgeons and allied health professionals. A truly interdisciplinary approach to healthcare systems. Headed by Professor Wendy Chapman, who is also one of the founders of Women in Digital Health ( WiDH).

March 15, 2022

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Herstory – Dr Maria Boulton

Herstory this month features Dr Maria Boulton, General Practitioner business owner, QMWS / AFMW Committee. Many of us have seen Maria speak on behalf of GPs through her AMA role in QLD, making numerous media appearances throughout COVID-19 pandemic. Maria has contributed to Herstory in this week’s eBulletin and describes how and why she became GP in QLD, after having migrated to Australia from El Salvador in her teens. Maria talks about the role of clinical mentors and advocacy mentors in her life and how they have helped shape her career path.

March 3, 2022

MedWiTH

Meet the participants – Women in Digital Health

The inaugural National Women in Digital Health Leadership and Mentoring program has been launched! It’s the first of its kind in Australia and has been adapted from the program developed in USA, and modified to suit our context. We have 27 fabulous women who have taken the opportunity to venture into a leadership and mentoring program specific to digital health over the next 6 months.

February 17, 2022

We congratulate Dr Tahnee Bridson has been awarded Qld Young Australian of the Year

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Congratulations Dr Tahnee Bridson – Qld Young Australian of the Year

Dr Tahnee Bridson has been awarded Qld Young Australian of the Year for her work as founder of ‘Hand-n-Hand Peer Support’. This initiative supports the mental wellbeing of healthcare workers, and fosters a culture in the medical profession in which mental health is valued and help can be sought without fear or shame.

February 3, 2022

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Australia Day Honours 2022: two honours awarded to AFMW member

It gives me great pleasure to announce that two of our AFMW members were honoured on Australia Day January 26th 2022. Dr Catherine ‘Kate’ Duncan and Dr Margaret Kay are now Members (AM) in the general division.

January 27, 2022

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QMWS congratulates member Dr Margaret Kay AM

QMWS are very proud to announce that QMWS member Dr Margaret Kay AM has become a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to medicine, to medical education, and to migrant health.

January 27, 2022