Committees and Groups

Explore our elected representatives driving health policy through member-led advice.

Our committees work to develop policy and drive change in areas of special interest.

Chair
Dr Lee Jones

Members

Dr James Allen
Dr Sharmila Biswas
Dr Maria Boulton 
Dr Eleanor Chew (ex officio)
Dr Michael Clements
Dr Dilip Dhupelia
Dr Carl de Wet
Dr Cyril Fernandez
Dr Lisa Fraser
Dr Alison Green
Dr Wayne Herdy
Dr Sandra Hirowatari
Dr Karyn Matterson
A/Prof Ewen McPhee
Dr Fiona Raciti 
Dr Sidd Sarmah
Dr Nick Yim (ex officio)
 

Secretariat
Hayley Peña 

To contact this committee, please call 07 3872 2222 or email h.pena@amaq.com.au 

Chair

Dr Robert Nayer

Members

Dr Antony Attokaran
Dr Sanjeev Bandi
Dr Sarah Coll
Dr David Colquhoun
Dr Hasthika Ellepola
Dr Erica Gannon
Dr Quentin Forrest
Dr Sharon Kelly
A/Prof Alka Kothari
Dr Bhavesh Patel
Dr Rachael Pery-Johnston
Dr Dominik Rutz
 

Secretariat
Hayley Peña 

To contact this committee, please call 07 3872 2222 or email h.pena@amaq.com.au 

CDT advocates collectively on the critical issues affecting doctors in training, including:

  • medical workforce shortages - we support a coordinated and planned increase in clinical training places for medical students and postgraduate training places for medical graduates;
  • placements, funding arrangements and the number of postgraduate training places at prevocational and vocational (specialist) level; and
  • appropriate rostering arrangements and payment for all hours worked.

CDT meet regularly to review and progress the important issues for Doctors in Training. Have an issue you would like AMA Queensland Committee of Doctors in Training to take forward?

Chair
Dr Emma Hodge 

Deputy Co-Chairs
Dr Natasha Abeysekera 
Dr Nikhil Dwivedi 

To contact this committee, please call 07 3872 2222 or email cdt@amaq.com.au

Industrial Relations Special Interest Group Lead 
Dr Douglas Brown 

Rural and Remote Special Interest Group
Dr Eliza Cropp 

Wellbeing Special Interest Group
Dr Jasmine Davis 

Training and Education Special Interest Group
Dr Andrew Beatty 

Digital Health Special Interest Group
Dr Conor Brady 

 

The AMA Queensland Committee of Doctors in Training has representatives in most hospitals in Queensland. The hospital reps are there to support you with any questions you might have about AMA Queensland, ASMOFQ or MOCA 6. 

2025 hospital representatives will be announced soon. 

Please contact us on 07 3872 2222 or email cdt@amaq.com.au and we'll put you in touch. 

The Finance, Risk and Audit Committee assists the Board with the Company’s financial reporting; internal control structure;  audit requirements; and financial, risk & investment management. The Committee is responsible for assessing the risks faced by the Company through:

  • Financial reporting
  • Compliance and risk management
  • Directing and monitoring the investment management of various funds
  • Assessing accounting, financial and internal controls

Chair
Craig Allen

Members
Dr Eleanor Chew (ex officio)
Melissa Impiazzi  (SME)
Dr Nick Yim 
Michael Richardson (SME)
Dr Maria Boulton (ex officio)
Dr Sarah Coll
Helen Vahdat (SME)

Secretariat
Filomena Ferlan

To contact this committee, please call 07 3872 2222 or email f.ferlan@amaq.com.au

SME - Subject matter expert

The Governance Committee assists the Board and Executive in the development, implementation and maintenance of a robust system of governance that is aligned with best practice and fits the needs of AMA Queensland. The Committee is responsible for:

  • Developing and reviewing governance policies, practices and procedures with regard to best practice, such as those endorsed by the AICD
  • Regularly reviewing the AMA Queensland Constitution to ensure it aligns with contemporary governance practices appropriate for not-for-profit associations
  • Ensuring there is a robust and effective process for evaluating the performance of the Board, Board Committees, individual directors and Council
  • Periodically reviewing the terms of reference of all Board Committees and making recommendations regarding changes after consultation with the respective Committee Chairs
  • Monitoring developments in corporate governance generally and making recommendations to the Board on any changes to governance practices that the Committee regards as necessary or desirable
  • Considering opportunities to improve governance training and experience of key individuals within the Association
  • Ensuring that the AMA Queensland Governance Manual is maintained and current
  • Considering governance matters referred to it by the Board

Chair
Dr Erica Gannon

Members
Dr Noel Saines (SME)
Dr Nick Yim 
Dr Eleanor Chew (ex officio)
Dr Maria Boulton (ex officio)
Dr Elise Witter
Dr Alka Kothari

Secretariat
Hayley Peña  

To contact this committee, please call 07 3872 2222 or email h.pena@amaq.com.au 

The Nominations Committee assists the Board in meeting its responsibilities by ensuring the Board retains an appropriate balance of skills to support the strategic objectives of AMA Queensland. The Committee is responsible for:

  • Ensuring there is a formal, rigorous and transparent approach to the appointment of Directors and Councillors
  • Reviewing and recommending formal procedures for the nomination, election and appointment of Directors and Councillors
  • Assisting the Board to identify future Board and Council members
  • Maintaining an effective framework for succession planning
  • Scrutinising recommendations for the AMA Queensland awards
  • Reviewing position descriptions for the various Board and Council positions

Chair
Dr Sarah Coll

Members
A/Prof Geoff Hawson
Dr Sanjeev Bandi
Dr Felicity Jensen
Dr Alex Markwell
Dr Ben Wakefield
Dr Eleanor Chew (ex officio)
Dr Nick Yim (ex officio)

Secretariat
Amanda Sanderson 

To contact this committee, please call 07 3872 2222 or email a.sanderson@amaq.com.au