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"It is with great excitement that I invite you to join us at the the 33rd MWIA International Congress of the Medical Women’s International Association scheduled to take place in October, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt" - Eleanor Ann Nwadinobi, MBBS, EMA, FAAC, President, MWIA. Find out more.
[EVENT] This musical is touring Queensland right now with shows still to be held in Maryborough and Bundaberg and a big finale in Brisbane’s QPAC on 8-12 April. It features historical characters including Brisbane’s own Dr Lilian Cooper, Queensland’s first ‘lady’ doctor.
[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.
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