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Discounted tickets to Junior Doctor Conference

We are excited to announce a special offer to you for a limited time only. Join us at the AMA Queensland Junior Doctor Conference in Cairns for the exclusive member rate of just $99 (usually $198). This is an excellent opportunity to attend an insightful and engaging event at a significantly discounted price.

Hear from inspiring doctors like Drs Elise Witter, Renee Cremen and Katrina Starmer who have walked in your shoes, make friends and discover the professional and lifestyle opportunities in Tropical North Queensland. You will not want to miss this!

Please note that there are only 50 discounted tickets available, so be sure to secure your spot fast.

CDT Chair update

Committee of Doctors in Training Chair Dr Elise Witter talks about the upcoming Junior Doctor Conference in Cairns, collaborating with the Junior Medical Officer Forum of Queensland and CrazySocks4Docs. Read more.

Scholarship recipients

AMA Queensland Foundation has awarded three medical students with scholarships to assist them to complete their medical studies and achieve their ambition to become doctors. Read more.

Safer hospitals

Our Budget Submission 2024-25 calls for hospitals to be safer by addressing workforce shortages, excessive workloads and inadequate resources, and boosting security. Read more.

Staying well

Wellbeing SIG Lead Dr Emma Hodge talks about the importance of a third space in the fight to break up the routine of work, eat, sleep, repeat. Read more.

The power of Parkrun

CDT Chair Dr Elise Witter talks about the power of Parkrun, even to a self-confessed non-runner.
Read more.

QScript exemptions

Members will be relieved to see Queensland Health has taken doctors’ feedback about QScript on board and will be implementing some long overdue changes from 1 July 2024. Read more.

Pharmacy pilot begins

The pharmacy prescribing trial in North Queensland has started without the promised education campaign for patients and doctors.
Read more.

Queensland election

Have your say and vote in AMA Queensland's 2024 election. Ballot opens on Tuesday 7 May and closes Tuesday 21 May. Successful nominees will be announced at our AGM. Read more.