AMA (NSW) is committed to supporting the next generation of doctors. As a student member, you’ll gain access to mentoring, professional development, exclusive member benefits and the insights you need to navigate medical school and beyond. Joining the AMA connects you with the wider profession and gives you a strong foundation for your future career.
Why join AMA (NSW) as a medical student?
Medical school is the start of a demanding and rewarding journey. AMA (NSW) is here to guide you through it with support, resources and opportunities designed specifically for future doctors. Student membership is free, and gives you access to the networks and knowledge that will carry you from first year to internship.
Guidance from doctors who’ve been there
One of the biggest advantages of joining AMA (NSW) early is access to people who understand the path you’re walking.
- You’ll be connected with an experienced doctor through our mentoring program
- They’ll help you navigate placements, workload, specialty decisions and career planning
- You’ll gain insights into the realities of hospital practice and the transition from student to junior doctor
Valuable member benefits that make student life easier
Being a student is expensive. We help ease some of the pressure with access to the AMA Member Benefits program, which includes technology, lifestyle and insurance discounts used by doctors across Australia.
- Exclusive tech discounts to help you stay connected and study efficiently
- Travel and lifestyle offers to make life outside the library more affordable
- Partner discounts designed to support your wellbeing as well as your study
One example of savings is through Booktopia include:
- 5 per cent off every book in the Booktopia range
- 15 per cent off Thieme Medical Publishers and selected Oxford University Press medical titles
Events and experiences that build your future career
Part of becoming a doctor is learning beyond the classroom. As a student member, you’ll receive free or discounted access to:
- Skills workshops and practical learning sessions
- Webinars led by experts across a range of specialties
- Networking events where you can meet clinicians, leaders and fellow students
- Conferences and opportunities to get involved in advocacy
These events help you build confidence, professional skills and connections that will follow you into your internship and beyond.
Reliable information about the health system you’re entering
The medical profession is constantly evolving and your career will be shaped by these changes. As a member, you’ll receive:
- Member-only updates on training pathways, workforce trends and policy changes
- Clear explanations of the issues affecting hospitals, junior doctor wellbeing and specialty training
- Insight into how statewide reforms will impact your future practice
Access to The NSW Doctor magazine
Our flagship magazine keeps you connected to the broader profession. You’ll find:
- Interviews with doctors across NSW
- Insights into health policy and system reform
- Stories from clinicians working in every corner of the state
- Features that reflect the realities of the medical workforce
Become an AMA (NSW) member today.
"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
