21 Sep 2023
AMA Rural Medical Training Summit
The AMA’s Rural Medical Training Summit brought together key stakeholders and experts to discuss what is needed to address Australia’s regional workforce issues.
21 Sep 2023
Dementia consultation outcomes released for National Dementia Action Week
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care releases the summary of consultation outcomes on National Dementia Action Plan with significantly better outcomes for patients and GPs following AMA’s advocacy and recommendations.
21 Sep 2023
House of Representatives inquiry into diabetes
The AMA President spoke to the parliamentary inquiry about the AMA’s recommendations to curb type 2 diabetes.
21 Sep 2023
Substitution approved for vigabatrin (Sabril) shortage
AMA members are advised of the TGA’s update on the vigabatrin shortage.
14 Sep 2023
AMA hosting Rural Medical Training Summit
Key stakeholders meet in Canberra to discuss the future of rural medicine in Australia.
14 Sep 2023
Australia’s first Aboriginal surgeon urges the medical community to vote Yes
Professor Kelvin Kong was featured in the MJA this week.
14 Sep 2023
Medical colleges join AMA and DEA in calling for climate change action
The Australian Medical Association and Doctors for the Environment Australia are calling on federal, state and territory governments and the wider healthcare sector to take urgent action against climate change.
14 Sep 2023
More episodes of AMA President podcast available
The ‘Doctorama’ podcast features guests from a range of health backgrounds.
14 Sep 2023
Reminder to members to ensure their patient data management practices are safe
AMA members are reminded to be up to date with patient data management.
07 Sep 2023
AMA blueprint to support medical students and doctors with disability
The AMA is urging a whole-of-profession approach to support people with disabilities to pursue careers in medicine.
