No Open Forum 12 June
Please be advised that due to the HKWDA 8 June webinar, no AFMW Open Forum is scheduled for Saturday 12 June 2021.
AFMW Events Coordinator June 6, 2021
AFMW Weekly Forums
AFMW hosts weekly 'Open Forums'
About: These are weekly Zoom meetings hosted by AFMW to provide a platform for members and Council to come together.
Time: Variable, including alternate Saturdays, 3 – 4.15pm AEST, 4 – 5.15pm AEDT
Who: All members are welcome to attend.
Register: To receive the registration link, sign up to the AFMW mailing list here.
Feedback & Topic Suggestions: Contact the AFMW Executive with any feedback or topic suggestions!
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Open Forum + Get to know your Hong Kong and China colleagues – MWIA Western Pacific Region Meeting
5 JUNE OPEN FORUM. Please join us Saturday 5 June, for the next MWIA interactive webinar (and AFMW Open Forum), lead by Dr Desiree Yap AM (AFMW), as we “get to know our colleagues in the regions” of Hong Kong and China. Saturday 5th June start time is 3pm WP MWIA Meeting-Melbourne / Sydney/ Brisbane/Canberra meeting time from 3pm to 5pm (meet China and Hong Kong).
AFMW Events Coordinator June 1, 2021
QMWS May Dinner Meeting “Celebrating United Nations” (Including the AFMW Open Forum)
27 MAY OPEN FORUM. Please join the QMWS for a special dinner meeting Thursday May 27th 2021. The theme for the QMWS May dinner meeting is “Celebrating United Nations”. We are so excited to have three special guest speakers for the night: Dr Jillian Farmer (Dr Jillian Farmer (United Nations and formerly Qld rural GP), Brendan Rook & Dr Helena Franco. Online bookings for all AFMW members and network are welcome.
Dr Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc) May 18, 2021
AFMW Open Forum 5 May – CV Writing Seminar with A/Prof Deb Colville
Join us Wednesday 5 May for the AFMW Open Forum where Associate Professor Deb Colville will led a CV writing seminar. This popular event, run by the VMWS, is open to all VMWS and AFMW members. This session also includes a CV review opportunity.
AFMW Events Coordinator April 18, 2021
AFMW Open Forum 24 April – Climate Change and Human Health with guest speaker Dr Kate Wylie
Join us Saturday 24 April for the next AFMW Open Forum “Climate Change and Human Health”. Our special guest speaker is Dr Kate Wylie, founder of Climate Medicine and a member of Doctors For The Environment Australia. All AFMW members and non-members are welcome. Register today.
AFMW Events Coordinator April 17, 2021
AFMW Open Forum April 15 – Member’s Q&A with our own Tech ‘Gurus’
Join us Thursday April 15 for an AFMW Open Forum as we present a Q & A session opportunity to ask all those IT questions you always wanted to ask, but never had someone to ask. Submit your question today!
AFMW Events Coordinator April 2, 2021
Get to know your Japan and Taiwan colleagues – MWIA Western Pacific Region Meeting (& 10 April Open Forum)
Just a reminder to join us Saturday 10 April, for the next MWIA interactive webinar (and AFMW Open Forum), lead by Dr Desiree Yap AM (AFMW), as we “get to know our colleagues in the regions” of Japan and Taiwan.
AFMW Events Coordinator April 2, 2021
AFMW Open Forum Mar 27 – World Health Assembly – Introduction and Orientation
Join us Saturday March 06 for the next AFMW Open Forum. “International Women’s Day PLUS Planning for AFMW Parallel Event to be held in conjunction with 65th UN Commission on the Status of Women.”
AFMW Events Coordinator March 25, 2021
No Open Forum on 20 March – Join us instead at AFMW’s Parallel Event at the CSW65
Please be advised there will be no Open Forum held 20 March. Instead, join us at the AFMW hosted CSW65 Parallel Event.
AFMW Events Coordinator March 7, 2021
AFMW Open Forum Mar 13 – CSW65 Parallel Event Planning Session
Join us Saturday March 13 for the next AFMW Open Forum. “Planning Session Part 2 for AFMW Parallel Event to be held in conjunction with 65th UN Commission on the Status of Women.”
AFMW Events Coordinator March 7, 2021
QMWS 2021 AGM with Guest Speaker – “Post Traumatic Growth”
Join QMWS Thursday 18 Feb for their AGM with special Guest speaker David Roland as he discusses “Post Traumatic Growth”.
AFMW Events Coordinator February 16, 2021
AFMW Open Forum Mar 06 – International Women’s Day and Event Planning
Join us Saturday March 06 for the next AFMW Open Forum. “International Women’s Day PLUS Planning for AFMW Parallel Event to be held in conjunction with 65th UN Commission on the Status of Women.”
AFMW Events Coordinator February 14, 2021
MWIA Western Pacific Region - Meet the AFMW
DATE: February 6
Today the AFMW Open Forum was replaced by a special international event – the second in the WPR Seminar series ‘Meet the Region’. AFMW President, Dr Magdalena Simonis, presented on behalf of AFMW, who we are, what we aim for, and how we do things. (download pdf)
MWIA Western Pacific Region - Meet the Philippines
DATE: December 5
Today the AFMW Open Forum was replaced by a special international event. Hosted by the Medical Women’s International Association’s Western Pacific Region, lead by MWIA WPR Vice President, Dr Desiree Yap AM, this was an opportunity to meet the Medical Women’s Association of the Philippines.
Informal Networking
DATE: November 28
This week, AFMW invited you to join us for an informal networking session. We discussed current opportunities, challenges and enjoyed each other’s company.
AFMW Digital Vision and Principles of Practice
DATE: November 21
We discussed the development of our digital media and IT strategy. This helped prepare for our Strategic Planning Meeting on November 23.
NAIDOC Week "Always Was, Always Will Be"
DATE: November 14
Help AFMW celebrate NAIDOC week.
https://www.naidoc.org.au/
Annual and Triennial
Meetings of AFMW
DATE: November 7
Instead of an open forum today, we held our AGM and Triennial Meetings.
Doctor Wellbeing
Held on October 24
This session featured QMWS President, Dr Ira van der Steenstraten.
Vale Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Held on September 26
We came together to reflect on the life and legacy of this remarkable women.
The next AFMW Triennium is coming!
Held on October 17
This event was an opportunity to for brainstorming, reflection and transitioning towards the next AFMW Triennium.
SARS-CoV-2 - New concepts in masks and PPE
Held on September 12
Prof Raina MacIntyre and Dr Margaret Oziemski lead a discussion on evidence surrounding use of masks and PPE.
Submit Your Forum Topic Suggestions & Feedback
Please contact the AFMW Executive by submitting this form with any feedback or open forum topic suggestions!
We look forward to hearing from you,
The AFMW Executive Team
We look forward to hearing from you,
The AFMW Executive Team