When you join AMA (NSW) you get a combination of advocacy for public health, targeted policy change to improve working conditions for doctors-in-training, individual assistance with workplace issues, resources, events, exclusive member benefits, and more.
What we offer to you
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Lobbying NSW Health to improve working conditions for doctors-in-training
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Opportunity to shape policy through effective advocacy platforms, such as the Hospital Health Check survey
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Facilitation of the Doctors-in-Training Committee which leads junior doctor policy change
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Ensuring there are sufficient training places for all doctors-in-training
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Assistance to members experiencing bullying, harassment and discrimination
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Advice on terms and conditions of employment
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Advice on rates of pay
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Underpayment of overtime advice
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Advice on safe hours and rostering
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Advice on unfair dismissal
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Help with performance management meetings
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Advice and assistance with workplace investigations
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Advice about training disputes
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Advice concerning registration requirements
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Exclusive member benefits, including vehicle packages, accounting services, credit cards and other rewards
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Complimentary access to networking events and webinars
Please note that members who pay by the month may be asked to pay for 12 months of membership before accessing these benefits, if they have not been a member for a full year.
If you have an existing workplace issue that occurred prior to becoming a member of AMA (NSW), the assistance you receive may be limited and subject to discretion that may be exercised on a case-by-case basis.
"I joined the AMA to connect with other doctors-in-training, for guidance through my career pathway, and to contribute to advocacy which will improve our workplaces."
Dr Jessica Yang, Doctor-in-Training
AMA (NSW) Member
"I joined the AMA because many of the factors which cause patients (and my colleagues) to suffer are socially determined and joining the AMA is the most effective ways to change those factors."
Dr James Lawler, Doctor-in-Training
AMA (NSW) Member
“I’m a member of the AMA because, as the most powerful advocacy group for doctors in Australia, it improves working conditions for junior doctors state-wide as well as provides individual assistance when I need it.”
Dr Antonia Watson, Doctor-in-Training
AMA (NSW) Member
