AFMW is well represented this week at the Conference in Cebu, The Philippines. A summary report will be published next week but for now, please enjoy a selection of snap shots from AFMW at the conference.
In the spirit of the NAIDOC Week, we are very pleased to celebrate the outcome of the 2024 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program. Congratulations to this year’s four recipients, who come from diverse backgrounds professionally, academically and geographically throughout Australia who have already achieved so much before embarking on their Medical studies and careers.
APPLY TODAY – Closes Monday 1 July – Now in its fourth year, the launch of the 2024 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program, will coincide with National Sorry Day and at the commencement of National Reconciliation Week, with this year’s theme being “Now More Than Ever”. Apply Here
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Climate change is a health emergency posing significant threats to health and to the healthcare sector. Mapping Climate Change and Health into the Medical Curriculum demonstrates how planetary health is a cross cutting theme relevant to every specialty. Download the report.
World Environment Day 2024, observed on June 5th, carries the theme “Restore Our Earth.” In the last Triennium, AFMW and Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) signed a MOU and a specific interest group on Climate, Health and the Environment was initiated. Today DEA are asking for your support.
This week is National Reconciliation Week 2024 with the theme, Now More Than Ever. It is a reminder to all of us that no matter what the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must continue.
CMT is a neurodegenerative condition predominantly causing motor neuronal degeneration with slow conduction times. However, many of those affected also have sensory nerve degeneration. While not as yet curable, the CMT Australia website has links to various resources for both those affected and for treating practitioners.
Our esteemed colleagues, MWIA members have initiated a critically important research project to document and analyze the current status of sex- and gender-based medical education globally.
The current Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) triennium is half complete and nominations for the key positions for the 2025-28 triennium are due to MWIA by early October. AFMW Council will be considering any Australian nominations on 30 April.
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