AMA Federal Council
The AMA Federal Council meets quarterly and is the AMA’s main policy-making body. It is a forum to identify and debate emerging issues of relevance to the membership.
Learn more about AMA’s advocacy.
The Federal Council’s primary role is to:
- Form the policy of the AMA;
- Propose changes to existing policy; and
- Elect representatives to roles and committees
Meet AMA's Federal Councillors
Dr Omar Khorshid is an experienced medical leader and orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and hip. He was elected President of the Federal AMA on 1 August 2020, and is a past President of AMA WA.
Chris is an Adelaide GP with a long-standing involvement in the areas of aged care, end of life decision making, palliative care and digital health at both state and national levels.
AMA State and Territory organisations
The AMA is a federation and doctors in local States and Territories play a key role in creating our policies.
State and Territory AMA's are dedicated to providing members with representation on a variety of medical issues, professional services and commercial benefits.