Join Now – Interns 2026

Join today – limited time offer

For a limited time, we are offering FREE membership until April 15,  2026.

From then, membership will be deducted automatically at $33.08 per month as a first year Doctor-in-Training – and it’s tax deductible.

You’ll also receive a FREE two-year membership to Blue Light Card, Australia’s leading discount platform for essential workers.

Important:

• If you’re starting your internship in 2026, you’ll need to join as a new Doctor–in–Training member (even if you were a student member before).
• Already a Doctor-in-Training member? Refer a friend or colleague and receive a $100 eGift Card when they join.

 

Why join AMA (NSW)?

AMA (NSW) is the peak professional body representing doctors in NSW. We advocate for better working conditions, safer hospitals, and policies that improve patient care. But we’re not just about lobbying government – we’re here for you personally, at every step of your career.

Internship is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. You’ll face new responsibilities and complex workplace systems. AMA (NSW) membership gives you support, protection, and opportunities to make a real difference because we are your strongest ally during this transition and beyond.

 

Career services

Your first year sets the foundation for your future. AMA (NSW) offers practical tools to help you succeed:

• CV, cover letter and application reviews
• Interview coaching for competitive programs
• Career planning sessions to map out your pathway and understand your options
• Plus, mentoring and networking opportunities with senior doctors to guide your specialty choices and progression

Workplace Relations guidance

We provide expert advice on:

• Contracts, pay rates, overtime, safe rostering, and leave entitlements
• Support for unfair dismissal, performance issues, bullying, harassment, workplace investigations, training disputes, registration concerns, and medico-legal matters
• When challenges arise, you’ll have experienced professionals in your corner

Resources and education

Stay informed and prepared with:

• Practical guides like The DIT Pay Guide and the Specialty Training Pathway Guide
• Regular webinars and workshops on topics that matter to interns such as careers, pay and conditions, tips and tricks, and mental health and wellbeing
• Updates on medico-legal issues, workplace rights, and wellbeing strategies

Events and networking

Connect with peers and mentors through:

• Educational workshops and Q and A sessions
• Social and professional events and networking opportunities
• Opportunities to build relationships that support your career progression
• Join the AMA (NSW) Doctors in training Facebook group

Member discounts and benefits

Membership comes with tangible perks:

• Discounts on cars, technology, and lifestyle products from leading retailers such as BMW, Qantas, Dell, Endota, Booktopia, HelloFresh and lots more
• Savings on insurance and professional services
• Benefits tailored to support your professional and personal life

Advocacy and support of your profession

Joining AMA (NSW) isn’t just about personal benefits – it’s about having a voice. We elevate the voices of doctors to influence policy across NSW and shape a better health system. We regularly meet with Ministers, senior departmental staff, and health organisations to ensure laws and policies are medically-led, evidence-based, and fit for purpose. When you join, you strengthen that voice.

 

Join AMA (NSW) today – please reach out to our friendly member services team for assistance or questions on 02 9439 8822 or members@amansw.com.au