What we offer you

Hospital specialists
We assist with VMO determinations, staff specialists etc
Private Practice
We assist members with PP
Advocacy and Policy
We have advocated for specialists in these ways
Member Benefits Program
We have advocated for specialists in these ways
Networking and Events
Members get access to a broad suite of events, webinars and workshops that foster collaboration, connection and networking. Some examples here

AMA (NSW) supports public/private hospital specialists and private practice owners through advocacy and individual assistance. Whether you are a Visiting Medical Officer, employed as a Staff Specialist, or a private practice owner, we can look after your professional needs, so you can concentrate on looking after patients.

What we offer to you

  • Representation at the highest levels of government

  • Strong advocacy for you and your patients

  • Access to the MJA (valued at $499), InSight and The NSW Doctor magazine

  • Connection to the largest and most diverse professional network of doctors in Australia

  • Member Benefits program, which includes rewards, discounts and special offers exclusive to AMA members

  • Networking events, plus webinars and workshops

For Public Hospital Specialists, we provide assistance with:

  • Terms and conditions of employment

  • VMO entitlements

  • Rates of pay

  • Billing

  • Underpayment of overtime

  • Safe hours and rostering

  • Unfair dismissal

  • Performance management and termination

  • Bullying and harassment matters

  • Workplace investigations

For Private Practice Specialists, we provide assistance with:

  • The AMA Fees List (valued at $499)

  • Fees and billing issues

  • Paying practice staff

  • Employee rights and obligations

  • Consumer complaints

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.

Specialists

2025 Membership Rates

$156 a month

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call our friendly membership team on
(02) 9439 8822

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