[EVENT] Dr Marjorie Cross OAM chats with doctor and award winning author, Leah Kaminsky on the 11th September at 7pm. AFMW members and non-members are invited to attend this Zoom session. Leah’s debut novel The Waiting Room won the Voss Literary Prize and was shortlisted for the Helen Asher Award. It promises to be an entertaining evening. Register today.
[EVENT RECAP] Dr Sarah Coll, President of the Australian Federation of Medical Women interviewed practicing clinician Dr Antonio Di Dio, 21 August 2024. Watch the video interview.
[EVENT] AFMW President, Dr Coll is interviewing Dr Antonio Di Dio on the 21st August at 7pm. AFMW members and non-members are invited to attend this Zoom session. Chat topics include: His topics are: Regulatory frameworks in Australia and how to handle the journey and Doctor’s wellbeing and psychological safety and supports. Register today.
[EVENT RECAP] Dr Sarah Coll, President of the Australian Federation of Medical Women interviewed Paediatric Infectious Diseases Physician Dr Linny Kimly Phuong, 31 July 2024. Watch the video interview.
[EVENT WED 31 JUL] AFMW President, Dr Coll is interviewing Dr Linny Kimly Phuong on the 31st July at 7pm. AFMW members and non-members are invited to attend this Zoom session. Dr Linny Kimly Phuong is a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Physician who currently works at Cabrini, the Royal Children’s Hospital and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Register today!
[EVENT RECAP] Dr Sarah Coll, President of the Australian Federation of Medical Women interviewed Prof Caroline de Costa, discussing the history and decision making on caesarean section. Watch the recap.
[EVENT] AFMW President, Dr Coll is interviewing Prof Manjula O’Connor on the 12th of June at 7pm. AFMW members and non-members are invited to attend this Zoom session. Caroline de Costa is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the College of Medicine at James Cook University, Cairns Campus in North Queensland, Australia.
[EVENT POSTPONED] Unfortunately this President’s Chat with Cristina Santangelo has been postponed. New details will be published when available.
[EVENT RECAP] Dr Sarah Coll, President of the Australian Federation of Medical Women interviewed Dr Manjula O’Connor about her approach to advocacy for victims of dowry violence in Australia. Her success in raising awareness and effectively changing the culture around this issue is very inspiring. Watch the interview video.
[EVENT REMINDER] AFMW President, Dr Coll is interviewing Prof Manjula O’Connor on the 24th of April at 8pm. AFMW members and non-members are invited to attend this Zoom session. Professor Manjula Datta O’Connor is an Indian-born award winning psychiatrist, author, researcher, reviewer, teacher and campaigner, community leader, changemaker, advocate with special interest in migrant women’s mental health, complex trauma and family violence. Register Now.
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