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AMA PS Workplace Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment 2021

23 December 2021 Position Statement

Workplace Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment 2021

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18 November 2021 Position Statement

LGBTQIA+ Health - 2021

Workplace Facilities and Accommodation for Hospital Doctors - 2021

29 October 2021 Position Statement

Workplace Facilities and Accommodation for Hospital Doctors - 2021

National Intern Allocation Process - 2021

29 October 2021 Position Statement

National Intern Allocation Process - 2021

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12 October 2021 Position Statement

AMA Position Statement – Cultural Safety

Prevocational doctor

05 May 2021 Position Statement

Prevocational medical education and training - 2020

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08 March 2021 Position Statement

Medical parents and prevocational and vocational training

14 July 2020 Position Statement

Health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students - 2020

08 May 2020 Position Statement

Rural training pathways for specialists 2020

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