[EVENT RECAP] AFMW President Dr Brenda Masters chatted with Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Jennifer Green discussing the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance, 13 March 2025. Watch the video chat today.
[EVENT RECAP] Medical Women’s Society of the ACT and Region held their annual cocktail party in the spacious garden of committee member Karen Bisley on Wednesday evening 12 March. Beautiful balmy weather, pizzas straight from the oven, and a stellar gathering of medical women ranging from first year students to retirees made for a wonderful chance to network and forge new friendships.
[EVENT RECAP] AFMW President Dr Brenda Masters chatted with Dr James Allen, founder of an Australian LGBTIQ youth harm prevention charity The Orbona Foundation, on 5 Feb 2025. Watch the video chat today.
[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.
There was more to Celebrate on 31 October than Halloween! The local Medical Women Assembled (no black hats or cats I promise!) at EQ to Celebrate the Achievements of our colleagues at a sumptuous dinner punctuated by presentations. See photos from this recent MWS ACT & Region event.
[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.
[EVENT RECAP] Dr Marjorie Cross OAM chatted with doctor and award winning author, Leah Kaminsky on the 11th September 2024. Watch the video interview.
Café Stepping Stone catered for a recent ACT & Region MWS Dinner meeting featuring an inspirational Medical woman, Dr Barbara Orchard. Barbara has had a varied career culminating as a Public Health Physician in Canberra.
The Better Futures Forum 2024 has kicked off at the National Film & Sound Archive in Canberra. Leaders across every sector of society have gathered to drive climate action together.
AFMW is represented here. – Dr Marjorie Cross
[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.
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