Vietnam’s Doctor’s Day – Celebrating medical women and leadership
On-line / Zoom26 FEB. Join us for "Vietnam's Doctor's Day - Celebrating medical women and leadership". Meet our medical sisters from Vietnam this Saturday. These events provide opportunities to learn from each other and make new friends.
SPHERE Special Seminar – Professor Wendy Norman
On-line / Zoom02 MAR. Please join SPHERE for this free online special seminar "Policy advances for women's sexual and reproductive health: Implications for Australia from Canadian approaches" with guest speaker Professor Wendy Norman. Wed, 2 March 2022 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM AEST. Register for this free event.
AFMW UN CSW66 Event [LOCAL Audience] “Australian Women Doctors: Climate Change and Gender Equity Advocates and Activists”
On-line / Zoom16 MAR. This session, hosted by AFMW, is live for an AUSTRALIAN LOCAL audience. This full AFMW UN CSW parallel event will be held via Zoom, Wednesday March 16th 8pm-9:30pm AEDT (Melb /Canberra/ Sydney). The session will be recorded. A draft program is now available. Please register to attend.
IHAN CSW66 Parallel Event “Climate change, environmental degradation and disaster – consequences for women’s health”
On-line / Zoom20 MAR. This session, hosted by the International Health Awareness Network (IHAN), includes a panel of speakers discussing "Climate change and environmental degradation – consequences for women’s health". This is a Parallel Event of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, is Co-Sponsored with National School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame Australia and Fordham Institute for Women and Girls, New York. Please register to attend.
MWS NSW CSW66 Parallel Event “Economic Empowerment Begins With Health – Medical Diagnosis In Women”
On-line / Zoom20 MAR. This session, hosted by MWS NSW, is an exploration of the way various medical conditions present differently in women. This is a Parallel Event of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, brought to you by Medical Women's Society of NSW. Please register to attend.
AFMW UN CSW66 Event [INTERNATIONAL Audience] “Australian Women Doctors: Climate Change and Gender Equity Advocates and Activists” [Updated]
On-line / Zoom20 MAR. This session, hosted by AFMW, is live for an INTERNATIONAL audience. This full AFMW UN CSW parallel event will be held via Zoom, Sunday 20 March 11pm - Monday 21 March 12.30am AEDT ( Melb /Canberra/ Sydney), 8am EST (USA). A draft program is now available. Please register to attend.
“Let’s Talk About Sex: Sexuality and Sexual Difficulties” – An introductory course in Sexual Medicine and Therapy – Monash University
On-line / ZoomBeing held 25 March and 2 April 2022, Monash University is again running an introductory course in Sexual Medicine and Therapy. This 2-day online multidisciplinary course on Sexuality and Sexual Difficulties, is relevant for all health practitioners, trainees and students. It will discuss the need to talk about sex, address the obstacles, and will empower the registrants to raise and discuss topics of sexuality and sexual difficulties with their patients.
VMWS Specialty Ask Me Anything event series in April
On-line / ZoomAPRIL: The Victorian Medical Women's Society (VMWS) is thrilled to launch their ‘Speciality Ask Me Anything Series’. This series will run every Thursday evening in April, featuring trainees from a myriad of specialties, and will allow junior doctors to “ask her anything” regarding the training program. This event is open to all VMWS members, AFMW members and non-members!
Perimenopause Webinar – Australasian Menopause Society
On-line / Zoom9 APR. Meet your colleagues in the Western Pacific Region of the Medical Women’s International Association for an hour prior to the International Congress hosted by Taiwan – have friends before you get there! The topic is "WPR Pre-congress 'Who is Who' in the region and why they do what they do in MWIA". Register for fvree today.
MWIA Western Pacific Region – Meet Your Colleagues [Reminder]
On-line / Zoom9 APR. Meet your colleagues in the Western Pacific Region of the Medical Women’s International Association for an hour prior to the International Congress hosted by Taiwan – have friends before you get there! The topic is "WPR Pre-congress 'Who is Who' in the region and why they do what they do in MWIA". Register for free today.
VMWS Specialty Ask Me Anything event series in April
On-line / Zoom14 APRIL: The Victorian Medical Women's Society (VMWS) is thrilled to launch their ‘Speciality Ask Me Anything Series’. This series will run every Thursday evening in April (7, 14, 21, 28), featuring trainees from a myriad of specialties, and will allow junior doctors to “ask her anything” regarding the training program. This event is open to all VMWS members, AFMW members and non-members!
VMWS Specialty Ask Me Anything event series in April
On-line / ZoomAPRIL: The Victorian Medical Women's Society (VMWS) is thrilled to launch their ‘Speciality Ask Me Anything Series’. This series will run every Thursday evening in April, featuring trainees from a myriad of specialties, and will allow junior doctors to “ask her anything” regarding the training program. This event is open to all VMWS members, AFMW members and non-members!
VMWS Specialty Ask Me Anything event – 28 April 2022
On-line / Zoom28 APRIL: The Victorian Medical Women's Society (VMWS) is thrilled to launch their ‘Speciality Ask Me Anything Series’. This series will run every Thursday evening in April, featuring trainees from a myriad of specialties, and will allow junior doctors to “ask her anything” regarding the training program. This event is open to all VMWS members, AFMW members and non-members!
AFMW Open Forum – CRISIS SERIES No.4 – “An Australian reflection of vaccination to control infectious diseases: influenza, polio, TB and COVID-19.” – 28 April 2022
On-line / Zoom28 APR: We are pleased to announce the next in our AFMW Open Forum Crisis Series, will be held at 7pm EDST on Thursday 28 April 2022 (just after the Anzac Day long weekend!). AFMW supporter, friend and colleague, Professor Robert Booy, a founder of the Oxford vaccine group, who was pivotal in establishing routine paediatric Haemophilus vaccination in the 1990s, will discuss the topic: “An Australian reflection of vaccination to control infectious diseases: influenza, polio, TB and COVID-19.” Save the date.
Who’s Holding Your Ladder? Seminar – 07 May 2022
Melbourne Brain Centre UoM, Kenneth Myer Building, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville, VIC, Australia07 MAY. Who’s Holding Your Ladder? seminar is aimed at supporting women in healthcare, research, and leadership. This seminar is a joint venture between Monash Partners, Melbourne Academic Centre for Heath (MACH), Western Alliance, and AHRA Women's Health Research Translation & Impact Network. It will be held 10am-6pm AEST, 7 May 2022 in Melbourne and online.
Talking HealthTech Autumn Summit – 12 May 2022
On-line / Zoom12 MAY. Get ready for the Talking HealthTech (THT) Autumn Summit on the 12th of May Every quarter in the THT+ Community we connect to learn and collaborate about healthcare innovation for a full day virtual event. The Summits feature over 40 speakers and 12 sessions covering a range of relevant topics shaping our industry.
Circle of Kindness- AFMW Fireside Chats – New regular monthly series! 12 May 2022
On-line / Zoom12 MAY: As President of AFMW it gives me great pleasure to launch our new regular monthly sessions "Circle of Kindness: AFMW Fireside Chats". Our next 'chat, will be held Thursday 12 May, 2022 7-8PM AEST, hosted by Dr Tahnee Bridson. A Fireside Chat is a safe space filled with kindness and trust where you can meet other medical women and talk about the challenges you're facing. Come, bring a friend who is not a member but think will benefit from having access to our Circle of Kindness.
QMWS May Dinner Meeting “Leading from the Front with Dr Kim Hansen” – 19 May
United Service Club 183 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD, AustraliaAll AFMW members and friends are invited to attend the QMWS May Dinner meeting next Thursday May 19. We are delighted that Dr Kim Hansen will present ‘Leading from the Front' – An emergency physician’s journey through COVID-19. working in the front line and advocating for patients and doctors. Zoom tickets on sale until May 19.
RACGP Women in General Practice Conference – Brainy Women: A Healthy Mind And Body – 28-29 May 2022
RACV City Club 501 Bourke Street,, Melbourne, VIC, Australia28-29 MAY: RACGP Victoria’s Women In General Practice Committee is proud to present Brainy Women: A Healthy Mind and Body being held at the RACV City Club Melbourne 28–29 May 2022. Registrations now open.
MWS NSW – Annual CV Workshop – 5 June 2022
On-line / Zoom- 5 JUNE: Join MWS of NSW for their annual CV workshop to be held via Zoom, Sunday 5 June, 3-5pm AEST. Boost your CV and get valuable tips on the application process from some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. All AFMW members are welcome.
Circle of Kindness – AFMW Fireside Chats – 16 June 2022
On-line / Zoom16 JUNE: As President of AFMW it gives me great pleasure to invite you to the next session in our new regular monthly sessions "Circle of Kindness: AFMW Fireside Chats". Our next 'chat' will be held Thursday 16 June, 2022 7-8PM AEST, hosted by Dr Katrina Harris. A Fireside Chat is a safe space filled with kindness and trust where you can meet other medical women and talk about the challenges you're facing. Come, bring a friend who is not a member but think will benefit from having access to our Circle of Kindness.
AFMW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary: 2022 Applications Open 23 May – Close 20 June 2022
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 20 JUNE 2022: Apply today. During Reconciliation Week, the Australian Federation of Medical Women, is making a tangible commitment to the support of continuing education of Aboriginal and Torres’s Strait Islander women in medicine with a bursary. As part of their commitment to reconciliation and the Makarrata Commission, we would like to encourage and empower a female medical graduate who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, to further their medical career and/or leadership aspirations. Applications are being accepted until Monday 20 June 2022.
Healthcare: A Team Sport – Webinar – 22 June 2022
On-line / Zoom22 JUNE: The Melbourne Medical School and the Talent Enrichment Program invite you to attend the upcoming webinar "Healthcare: A team sport". AFMW President, Dr Simonis will be joining a diverse and exciting panel on Inter-professional Education. Hosted by University of Melbourne, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences( MDHS). Register today.
MWS ACT & Region Fundraising Dinner – 24 June 2022
Harmonie German Club Narrabundah 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah, ACT, AustraliaREMINDER - MWS ACT EVENT All AFMW members and friends are invited to attend the MWS ACT & Region Fundraising Dinner Friday 24 June at the Harmonie German Club Narrabundah. Even if you can’t attend, please donate - MWS ACT does a lot of great work for the wider community and provides bursaries for medical women. Please bring gold coins and cash for entry to the competitions. Enjoy the fun with a Quiz with a German theme, Best Fairy Tale costume, Wine tasting competition, Auction and Raffles. Proceeds will go to our charities. RSVP today.
NAIDOC Week: Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Celebration – 5 July 2022
Mater Newstead Level 3 Auditorium, 14 Stratton Street, Newstead, Queensland, AustraliaREMINDER - 5 JULY: During NAIDOC week, there will be a joint celebration for the 2021 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Recipients in Brisbane on Tuesday 5 July 2022. We will also be celebrating the launch of the inaugural 2022 NCWQ - QMWS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursary sponsored by Mater. All members of the AFMW are warmly invited to participate in this event, either virtually or in person. Places to attend in person are limited however Zoom attendance is unlimited. Please RSVP by Tuesday 21 June.
AFMW Council Meeting – 5 July 2022
On-line / ZoomREMINDER - 5 JULY: The next AFMW Council Meeting will be held this Tuesday 5 July 2022 @ 8pm AEST. Please RSVP / Register today.
Expression of Interest / Welcome Session – AIDH Women in Digital Health Coffee Connections Pilot Program – 8 Jul 2022
On-line / ZoomREMINDER - INFO SESSION An exciting opportunity for women in digital health to connect and build their community! Introducing AIDH Women in Digital Health Coffee Connections Pilot Program. If you are interested, please join the organisers, Karen and Robyn, for an Expression of Interest/Welcome session on Teams, Friday 8th July 12.30 – 1.00 PM (AEST). Robyn Mann and Karen Lee are participants in the AIDH’s inaugural 6-month Women in Digital Health Leadership Program.
Brilliant Women in Digital Health Panel Discussion – Telstra Health
On-line / ZoomThe next Brilliant Women in Digital Health Network event will be held on Thursday 21 July in Sydney and Melbourne. Connect with likeminded people in the digital health industry in Melbourne or Sydney, or register to watch the panel discussion online.
Circle of Kindness – AFMW Fireside Chats – 28 July 2022
On-line / ZoomEVENT - REMINDER: Our next 'chat' will be held Thursday 28 July, 2022 8-9PM AEST, hosted by Dr Elysia Robb, VMWS and job share advocate. The AFMW Fireside Chats are a safe space filled with kindness and trust where you can meet other medical women and talk about the challenges you're facing. Come, bring a friend who is not a member but think will benefit from having access to our Circle of Kindness.
Deep Dive into Dyspareunia: A multidisciplinary workshop on sexual pain – 6 Aug 2022
On-line / ZoomEVENT REMINDER - 6 AUG: This interactive 1-day online workshop will gather a multidisciplinary team of experts to discuss, in detail, the assessment and management of dyspareunia. It will include presentations as well as interactive case-based discussions inclusive of diversity of gender, sexual orientation, culture and clinical features. AFMW member and VP WP MWIA, Dr Desiree Yap AM is one of the speakers. Find out more.
