AFMW extends hearty congratulations to Dr Ashna Basu for being the recipient of the AMA Women’s Health Award at this year’s AMA National Conference in Sydney. Dr Ashna Basu received the award from outgoing AMA President Dr Omar Khorshid, for her passion and dedication to gender equity, mental health, and the social determinants of health Continue Reading »
Dr Alisha Dorrigan, a Sydney-based GP and Deputy Medical Editor for the Medical Journal of Australia states how it would be an incredible achievement if patients across the country were able to receive the full spectrum of reproductive health services, including medical abortion, through their own GP clinic. Read this InSight+ article. Continue Reading »
Webinar 11 AUG - 8 DEC: REMINDER - These DV webinars through RACGP start this coming week. Join Dr Magdalena Simonis and Dr Marina Malcolm in this RACGP webinar series about identifying and responding to Family and Domestic abuse. Now more than ever, general practice plays a vital role in caring for people experiencing family and domestic abuse. Continue Reading »
QMWS EVENT - AFMW state affiliate, the QLD Medical Women’s Society would like to invite all AFMW members and friends to attend their QMWS August Dinner Meeting Thursday 25 August. QMWS are delighted that Associate Professor Alka Kothari will present ‘Domestic Violence – the tip of the iceberg’. Zoom tickets on sale now. Continue Reading »
MWS ACT EVENT - All AFMW members and friends are invited to attend the MWS ACT & Region Annual Dinner Thursday 1st September at the Royal Canberra Golf Club Bentham St, Yarralumla. Tickets available now. Continue Reading »
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