[EVENT RECAP] Dr Brenda Masters chatted with Assoc Prof Louise Stone on the 4th December 2024. The chat included a discussion around Louise’s new book “Sexual harassment of doctors by doctors: International perspectives, experiences, and responses”. Watch the video chat today.
An AFMW council update for members and the wider Australian medical women fraternity from Dr Sandra Hirowatari. Read the latest report.
The QMWS Centennial Working Group held its sixth meeting in the Emeritus Professor Mary Mahoney Boardroom, marking our final gathering of the 2024 year. We were delighted to welcome Dr. Ira van der Steenstraten (Immediate Past-President and current Vice President), and Dr. Janet Huang, who served as QMWS President in 2014.
In October 2024, the MWIA (Medical Women’s International Association) celebrated its 105th birthday. AFMW is proud to be affiliated with this international organisation and share this Video and Message from the MWIA President, Dr Eleanor Nwadinobi.
[FINAL CALL] There are two casual vacancies within the AFMW Council – Treasurer and MWIA National Coordinator. AFMW members are invited to apply. Expression of interest can be emailed to the AFMW Secretary by close of business 8 November 2024
[EVENT] The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) invites you to gather on Kaurna Country for the 11th Biennial Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress (PRIDoC) 2024 – 2 to 6 December. Register today.
An AFMW council update for members and the wider Australian medical women fraternity from Dr Sandra Hirowatari. Read the latest report.
Brisbane-based GP, Dr Johanna Skinner has contributed this wonderful insight on how she has combined her work as a GP with her writing and release of her debut novel “The Truth About My Daughter”. Thank you for sharing Dr Skinner.
An AFMW council update for members and the wider Australian medical women fraternity from Dr Sandra Hirowatari. Read the latest report.
[EVENT RECAP] In this Spotlight Series chat held 9 October 2024, Dr Brenda Masters hosted Dr Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc) as she shared her insights on Young AFMW. Watch the video interview.
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