AMA Victoria

11/10/2025

Join us at ArtBar in Moorabin next Saturday 18 October for a paint and sip event hosted by AMA Victoria's Women in Medicine Committee.

In a fun and supportive setting, create your own artwork, relax with a drink in hand and connect with colleagues across medicine.

Limited places remain! Book your spot today: amav.me/wim_paint_sip

10/10/2025

🌿 GROSS enters its next phase – tackling environmental waste ♻️

Since launching in February, AMA Victoria’s Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff (GROSS) campaign has grown from an idea to a recognised reform program supported by the Health Minister and Department.

Its latest focus is reducing environmental waste in healthcare- from single-use plastics to unnecessary printing and packaging- to help build a system that’s smarter, simpler and more sustainable.

💡 Read more at https://amavic.com.au/article/gross-enters-its-next-phase-tackling-environmental-waste and share your ideas in the comments below

06/10/2025

The results are in! We asked you to share real-world examples of stupid stuff - policies, processes and red tape that waste your time, drain resources and take doctors away from patient care - and you delivered.

's 2025 Spring edition details the latest on our Getting Rid of Stupid Stuff in Victorian healthcare campaign: amav.me/vicdoc

04/10/2025

Have you registered for our free student webinar this Thursday?

As you prepare to enter the medical profession, protecting your professional reputation and registration has never been more important.

In a practical session, AMA Victoria, the Medical Student Council of Victoria (MSCV) and Kennedys Law will take you through how embedding professional behaviours helps avoid Ahpra complaints and protect your registration.

Register here: amav.me/3K7djP3

04/10/2025

ArtBar Moorabbin is a creative studio designed for relaxed, social art experiences.

It is also the venue for our upcoming social event: a paint and sip afternoon hosted by AMA Victoria's Women in Medicine Committee on Saturday 18 October.

Enjoy a drink, pick up a paintbrush and connect with others in medicine: amav.me/wim_paint_sip

03/10/2025

"It took me four months to watch The Pitt. I kept pausing mid-episode, knowing I might cry."

In the latest , Dr Sarah Whitelaw shares her thoughts on why it was so hard to watch the medical tv drama series The Pitt.

Read now: amav.me/vicdoc

02/10/2025

There’s only one week left to register for ‘Safeguard Your Medical Career’, a free student webinar hosted by AMA Victoria, the Medical Student Council of Victoria (MSCV) and Kennedys Law next Thursday 9 October.

In the session, we cover common pitfalls that lead to Ahpra investigations and impact registration, workplace practices that support safe medical practice and reduce risk and career strategies to safeguard your future.

Register here: amav.me/3K7djP3

29/09/2025

The Women in Medicine - AMA Victoria Committee welcomes you to a paint and sip afternoon on Saturday 18 October at ArtBar Moorabbin.

Step away from the day-to-day, connect with peers across medicine and head home with the artwork you create.

Book now to secure your place: amav.me/wim_paint_sip

25/09/2025

Learn to safeguard your medical career as you prepare to enter the medical profession with a free webinar on Thursday 9 October.

Hosted by AMA Victoria, the Medical Student Council of Victoria (MSCV) and Kennedys Law, this session provides legal and workplace expert advice on how to avoid Ahpra complaints and protect your registration.

Register here: https://amav.me/3K7djP3

24/09/2025

AMA Victoria President Dr Simon Judkins appeared on ABC’s Drive program yesterday afternoon to discuss patients taking paracetamol while pregnant.

Also appearing on Drive was Dr Ben Tomasiello, who has been working with our policy team to advocate to save the Olympic Leisure Centre in Heidelberg West, a valued community space that provides safe, welcoming programs for some of Melbourne’s most vulnerable communities.

The big stories of the day, mixed with plenty of entertainment and lively debate.

23/09/2025

VICDOC Spring is out now! In this edition, five AMA Victoria members recognised for their commitment, vision and leadership talk to Vicdoc on what makes them tick: amav.me/vicdoc

22/09/2025

Join us on Saturday 18 October at ArtBar in Moorabbin for a Paint & Sip social event with the Women in Medicine - AMA Victoria Committee.

Your ticket includes:

• All art materials, canvas and paints
• Guidance from a local artist
• A stylish take-home bag for your masterpiece
• Time to relax and network with colleagues

No experience is needed – just come ready to unwind and connect! Places are limited, book here: amav.me/wim_paint_sip