[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.
Here’s a recap of last weekend’s MWS ACT & Region Ski weekend. “I highly recommend any Australian Federation of Medical Women member attend next year’s conference on the weekend of August the 8th! Reach out to express your interest now!” Dr Sarah Coll
[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.
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