Australian Federation of Medical Women

07/05/2025

Vale Dr Rosalind Terry (1 July 1940 - 31 January 2025).

In an era when women's foray into medicine was uncommon, Rosalind emerged as an inspiration.

Born in 1940, she was not only the first in her family to attend university but also a trailblazer for women in the medical field. Her journey, rich with challenges and triumphs, is a testament to her unwavering belief, determination and the invaluable support of her advocates.

It all started with a bold step by her mother, who secretly arranged for her to sit a scholarship exam for Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) in Melbourne.

Read her pioneering story, as told to Kay Dunkley: amav.me/dr-rosalind-terry

22/01/2025

Women Deliver 2026 is coming to the Oceanic Pacific region!

In exciting news, Melbourne has been announced as the host of the Women Deliver – the largest convening for gender equality in the world!

Women Deliver is a global champion for gender equality and women’s health, with a heartland in advocating for sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls.

The Women Deliver conferences are held every three years and bring together over 6,000 advocates, decision-makers, funders and experts to discuss critical global issues, and advance reform and investment in gender equality.

For the first time ever, this powerful convening is coming to the Oceanic Pacific region – creating a space to bring together feminists across the region to progress gender equality and women’s health.

Women’s Health Victoria can’t wait to support and welcome this historic conference to Melbourne.

24/08/2024

Weather not as good but still a lovely opportunity for collegiality and networking!

23/08/2024

ACTMWS Annual ski trip!

21/08/2024

https://afmw.org.au/event/presidents-chat-with-dr-antonio-di-dio-21-august/

[EVENT] AFMW President, Dr Coll is interviewing Dr Antonio Di Dio on the 21st August at 7pm. AFMW members and non-members are invited to attend this Zoom session. Chat topics include: His topics are: Regulatory frameworks in Australia and how to handle the journey and Doctor's wellbeing and psycholo...

15/08/2024

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Dr. Gerty Cori, the first woman in history to win a Nobel Prize in Medicine, was born on this day in 1896. Her groundbreaking research paved the way for understanding and developing treatments for diabetes and other metabolic diseases. Even after discovering the Cori Cycle, one of the body's most important metabolic pathways, however, she was still paid 1/10 the salary her husband and research partner, Carl, received by Washington University in St. Louis. To read more about this extraordinary yet little-known scientist who revolutionized biochemistry despite facing deeply entrenched sexism throughout her career, visit https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=25497

Gerty Cori is among the pioneering women of science featured in "Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" for ages 9 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/women-in-science) and “Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science – and The World" for teens and adults alike (https://www.amightygirl.com/headstrong-52-women)

To introduce children and teens to more inspiring female scientists, check out our blog post, "Ignite Her Curiosity: 60 Books to Inspire Science-Loving Mighty Girls," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=13914

For a fun way to teach kids about chemistry, we recommend Science Ninjas: Valence Card Game for ages 8 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/science-ninjas-valence

15/08/2024

Junior doctors, trainees & early career medical specialists, please help us with our gender equity research. Take a short 10 min survey on specialty training & its impact. More: bit.ly/3SI6i8L

12/08/2024