Special Council Meetings held to manage key vacancies
Dr. Brenda Masters was elected as President, Dr Betty Ge as National Coordinator
– Key Items from December Council Meeting
– Reconciliation Action Plan: Development and integration.
– Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Project: Financial assessment and alignment with Reconciliation Action Plan.
– Queensland Political Decision: Commentary on the cessation of funding for the State’s Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry.
– Governance and Code of Conduct: Internal protocol and policy development.
– Upcoming AGM: Scheduled for 18 January 2025 in Canberra (in-person or via Zoom).
– AFMW Centenary and Western Pacific Region Triennial Conference 2027: Planning and organization, with Victoria Medical Women’s Society hosting.
Spotlight Interview with Dr. Marissa Daniels
In this Spotlight Series chat held on October 9, 2024, Dr. Brenda Masters hosted Dr. Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc) as she shared her insights on Young AFMW.
Key Insights from Dr. Marissa Daniels:
Role: Dr. Marissa Daniels is a UQ Research Student studying emerging technologies for molecular profiling of lung cancer.
– Experience: Immediate past Co-Chair of Young AFMW, Past Treasurer of AFMW, and Past Joint Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) Webmistress.
– Projects: Dr. Daniels discussed her involvement in various projects aimed at improving the wellbeing and professional development of young doctors.
– Future Goals: Emphasized the importance of mentorship and support for young medical professionals, and the need for continued advocacy for gender equity in the medical field.
Spotlight interview with Associate Professor Louise Stone
Held on December 4, this chat focussed on Louise Stone’s research into sexual harassment of Doctors by Doctors with contributions from around the globe. Her book Sexual harassment of doctors by doctors: International perspectives, experiences, and responses is due to be published soon.