Australian Medical Association (WA)
The Australian Medical Association (WA) is the largest independent professional organisation for medical practitioners and medical students in Western Australia.
AMA (WA) Intern Forums
These forums help you understand some of the nitty gritty issues around working at a hospital. This is your chance to find out about pay slips, leave entitlements, managing workplace relationships, and choosing your specialty.
Choose your location and time at registration
St John Urgent Care practice – have your say
Thursday 18 February 2021
RACGP WA and AMA (WA) would like to invite GPs and practice owners who work in and around Osborne Park to attend a consultation session about the planned St John Urgent Care practice.
RACGP College House
DUMMY EVENT: AMA (WA) Intern celebration
Thursday 4 February 2021
The AMA (WA) invites you to the 2020 Intern celebration at The Flour Factory.
For enquiries please contact Lisette Jones, lisette.jones@amawa.com.au
The Flour Factory (top floor)
AMA (WA) End of Year Soiree
Wednesday 9 December 2020
As we count down to the festive season, the Australian Medical Association (WA) cordially invites you to attend its end-of-year celebration. Please join us for an evening of delicious food, wine and plenty of good cheer.
Masterchef star and owner of Bumplings, Brendan Pang will be at hand to whip up some of his show-stealing culinary creations for guests – all of which will be complemented by some of the finest wines, courtesy of Howard Park.
The Old Pickle Factory
EVENT: AMA (WA) End of Year Soiree
Wednesday 9 December 2020
As we count down to the festive season, the Australian Medical Association (WA) cordially invites you to attend its end-of-year celebration. Please join us for an evening of delicious food, wine and plenty of good cheer.
Masterchef star and owner of Bumplings, Brendan Pang will be at hand to whip up some of his show-stealing culinary creations for guests – all of which will be complemented by some of the finest wines, courtesy of Howard Park.
The Old Pickle Factory
AMA (WA) Intern celebration
Thursday 12 November 2020
The AMA (WA) invites you to the 2020 Intern celebration at The Flour Factory.
For enquiries please contact Lisette Jones, lisette.jones@amawa.com.au
The Flour Factory (top floor)
An exclusive evening at The Towers
Wednesday 4 November 2020
The Australian Medical Association (WA) has partnered with Far East Consortium to bring you an exclusive invitation-only event in the stunning waterfront penthouses at The Towers at Elizabeth Quay.
The Towers at Elizabeth Quay
Headspace Early Psychosis seminar
Thursday 17 September 2020
First Episode Psychosis is a challenging and sensitive condition for GPs to deal with in the course of their working day. By providing informed consultancy, GPs have the opportunity to make an enormous difference to the lives of vulnerable young people and their communities. Join Holly Protoolis from headspace as she explains Early Psychosis and some of the issues around it, and outlines the assessment and referral process for GPs.
Truffle up!
Tuesday 15 September 2020
The AMA (WA) has partnered with Miss Chow’s to provide members access to an exclusively curated Truffle Dinner, where guests will enjoy a decadent eight-course degustation experience, showcasing deliciously fresh Manjimup truffles.
Miss Chow's
Meet and greet the AMA (WA) President
Thursday 27 August 2020
Join the AMA (WA) for an evening with the association's President Dr Andrew Miller
Australian Medical Association (WA)
AMA (WA) Town Hall Meeting
Thursday 6 August 2020
AMA (WA) President Dr Andrew Miller, AMA (WA) CEO Dr Bennie Ng and Chair of the AMA (WA) Doctors in Training Committee and Board member Dr Megge Beacroft will present an overview of the Association’s current advocacy agenda, including: COVID-19, personal protective equipment (PPE) and the State Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA).
Parking is available at the venue in either car park 1 or car park 3.
Octagon Theatre, University of Western Australia
AMA (WA) Youth Friendly Doctor 2020
Between Tuesday 24 March 2020 and Tuesday 23 June 2020
The Youth Friendly Doctor (YFD) program is designed to provide medical professionals with the
skills and knowledge to remain up to date with the most pertinent issues affecting young people and
how to best support these issues
.
The program is developed and delivered by health professionals with specific skills in the area of youth
health, providing the most current information.
Light refreshments at 6:00pm, workshop starts at 6:30pm.
AMA (WA)
Intern Resume and Interview Skills Workshop
Tuesday 26 May 2020
The AMA (WA) has developed a new course that will help you learn the art of resume writing and performing well in interviews. Planning and preparing your resume and understanding the interview process, will help give you the confidence to achieve your next career step as an RMO.
Adobe Connect - Webinar details will be provided upon registration
Medical Students Resume and Interview Skills Workshop
Tuesday 26 May 2020
The AMA (WA) has developed a new course that will help you learn the art of resume writing and performing well in interviews. Planning and preparing your resume and understanding the interview process, will help give you the confidence to achieve your next career step as an Intern.
Adobe Connect - Webinar details will be provided upon registration
Managing the response to COVID-19 in a private hospital
Thursday 7 May 2020
The Australian Medical Association (WA) invites you to join us for a live webinar on Thursday 7 May, which will discuss COVID-19 response management in a private hospital.
Join Dr David Bridgman (Head of Anaesthesia, JHC) and Dr Jonathan Chambers (Infectious Disease Physician, JHC) as they discuss various aspects of the issue including:
• facility preparation;
• medical care teams;
• personal protective equipment (PPE);
• patient presentations; and
• tips and tricks.
GoToWebinar
Webinar: Telehealth during COVID-19
Thursday 30 April 2020
Join AMA (WA) Councillors and general practitioners Dr Simon Torvaldsen and Dr Marcus Tan as they discuss the issue of Telehealth through the lens of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The webinar will focus on bulk billing restrictions, current COVID-19 risk requirements, the appropriate use of Telehealth and patient follow-up, the technology supporting this particular aspect of healthcare, and its future post COVID-19.
GoToWebinar
Intern and 2nd year RMO welcome drinks - West Perth (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 31 March 2020
Join the AMA (WA) as we welcome interns and 2nd year RMO’s for a casual evening of light bites and drinks.
This year, we’re making it easier for you to attend by hosting two events – choose the one that suits your roster!
These events provide a fantastic opportunity to network with your peers and the AMA (WA) staff.
The first event is being held on Thursday 19 March at The General Sherman, Murdoch. The second event is being held Tuesday 31 March at Sage Hotel, West Perth.
Sage Hotel
Intern and 2nd year RMO welcome drinks - Murdoch (CANCELLED)
Thursday 19 March 2020
Join the AMA (WA) as we welcome interns and 2nd year RMO’s for a casual evening of light bites and drinks.
This year, we’re making it easier for you to attend by hosting two events – choose the one that suits your roster!
These events provide a fantastic opportunity to network with your peers and the AMA (WA) staff.
The first event is being held on Thursday 19 March at The General Sherman, Murdoch. The second event is being held Tuesday 31 March at Sage Hotel, West Perth.
The General Sherman
YFD – Mental Health: Psychosocial Wellbeing
Tuesday 22 October 2019
The Youth Friendly Doctor program is designed to provide the medical professional with the skills and knowledge to remain up to date with the most pertinent issues affecting young people and how to best manage these issues.
Psychosocial Wellbeing addresses care planning and coordination of pharmacological, psychological and social interventions for adolescents, establishing skills in the medication management of common psychiatric disorders and safe prescribing.
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Overweight and Obesity in Young People
Monday 30 September 2019
Adolescence is a time of changing health needs, requiring medical practitioners to effectively adapt, understand and meet the requirements of their young patient’s needs.
The Youth Friendly Doctor program is designed to provide the medical professional with the skills and knowledge to remain up to date with the most pertinent issues affecting young people and how to best manage these issues.
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