The AFMW has embarked on several initiatives and projects over the years. These aim to either shed further light on the issues that we advocate for, or assist medical women both professionally and personally. If you are interested in conducting research or undertaking a project that is in alignment with our mission, we are very willing to assist.
AFMW is collaborating with a number of other organisations in an Australian Research Council funded project “Elucidating the increasing demand for genital cosmetic surgery among girls and women in Australia”.
In 2015, the AFMW and the VMWS were successful in obtaining a grant to support the commemoration of the service of Australian women doctors in the First World War.
Medical women have a wealth of expertise, experience and ideas on how to improve medicine in Australia. AFMW can help you share your expertise. Medical women’s voices often go unheard
AFMW recognises the many physicians who help our members through outstanding teaching, mentoring or instruction. We have established the AFMW Thank You Initiative to give our members a way to
A/Prof Jan Coles and A/Prof Deb Colville presented at the annual Medicine in Australia: Balancing Employment and Life (MABEL) Research Forum on key issues facing women in their current and future
Dr Merrilee Frankish, a General Practitioner, is a full-time Senior Medical Officer in a small rural hospital outside Cairns. She volunteered with Australian Doctors International (ADI) in Papua New Guinea
Enjoy leadership development, networking & mentoring opportunities. Plus join the AFMW leadership skills database.
Become actively involved in key issues surrounding the health and wellbeing of women and children, in Australia and globally.
Automatic membership of the Medical Women’s International Association, an organisation with United Nations representation.
Receive invitations to access and attend educational and social events.
Access to our members only discussion forum, directory, special updates and e-newsletters.
We welcome new members and participation in AMFW activities.