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We campaign to raise awareness about issues and challenges facing doctors in training in Australia.  

To support doctors in training, the AMA provides tools, information, and resources to assist doctors in training in their professional and business lives.  

Doctors in training have a say in the work of the AMA through the AMA Council of Doctors in Training (CDT).

CDT represents the views and concerns of the AMA’s doctors in training members regarding professional and workplace issues. CDT reviews and develops policy on the implications for doctors in training of legislation and government policies.

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AMACDT Special Interest Groups and Advisory Committees

In 2020 the AMA Council of Doctors in Training (AMACDT) established a range of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Advisory Committees (ACs) to provide an avenue for wider member engagement by allowing AMA doctor in training (DiT) members the opportunity to contribute to AMACDT advocacy and policy development at a Federal level.

Wellbeing

The AMA Council of Doctors in Training (AMACDT) has a Wellbeing Special Interest Group. It meets regularly to discuss current and emerging issues that affect the wellbeing of doctors in training.

New telehealth mental health service for medical profession
Doctors and medical students around Australia now have access to free, confidential telehealth mental health services through the new Drs4Drs Support Service.

AMA submission on the General Practice Training Draft Outcomes Framework
The AMA is broadly supportive of the Draft Framework, but has highlighted in the submission that long-standing issues in GP training, including poorer remuneration for GP registrars compared to their hospital counterparts.

Doctor in Training wage theft – AMA submission – wage and conditions (EBA) non-compliance in public hospitals 
The AMA has made a submission to the Federal Government national inquiry into how to improve protections of employees’ wages and conditions and how to strengthen compliance and enforcement. 

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Guide to social media and the medical profession
Professional standards remain the same whether communicating through social or traditional media. Tips and traps every doctor and medical student should know. 

Latest AMA Doctors in Training news  
Keep up to date on developments affecting doctors in training. 

Pathways in medicine 
Graduating from medical school and starting your internship is one of the biggest transitions you will make in your professional life. Prepare for your intern year with this list of practical tips and real-life advice. 

AMA Code of Ethics
AMA ethical principles to guide doctors' conduct in their relationships with patients, colleagues, and society. 

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Career advancement
Discover a range of courses and learning materials to help you excel in your career and studies, no matter what stage you are at. Get help with making an informed choice about your medical career.

CPD tracking
Free for AMA members, stay in control and on top of your CPD requirements with accredited, peer-reviewed learning, and effortless CPD tracking.

Benefits at work  
Your local AMA can help you with workplace concerns or queries.  

Benefits for the profession  
Your local AMA tirelessly defends your terms and conditions and represents your needs.  

Benefits for your career  
Your local AMA has the tools and advice to support you at every stage of your career.  

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AMA CDT Chair Dr Hannah Szewczyk
Dr Hannah Szewczyk
Chair, AMA CDT

AMA Council of Doctors in Training

The AMA Council of Doctors in Training (CDT) represents the views and concerns of the AMA’s doctors in training members regarding professional and workplace issues.   

CDT develops policy on the implications for doctors in training of legislation and government policies, including medical education and training; vocational training programs; restrictions on the nature or location of medical practice; part-time and flexible postgraduate training; safe working hours, and workplace interaction with other health professionals.  

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AMA members can use AMA post nominal letters while they are a current, financial member of the Australian Medical Association. 

Members must agree to abide by the AMA Code of Ethics. The Code was updated in 2016 and can be viewed here. Accredited, online learning to better understand the Code can be completed on doctorportal Learningfree for AMA members.

The right to use the post nominal letters has been included in the By Laws of Australian Medical Association Limited. The By Laws also provide for the award of a Fellowship of the AMA, where outstanding services have been provided to the Association.

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The MJA Bookshop sells a wide range of Australian medical texts and is the exclusive Australian distributor for American Medical Association publications.

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AMA, through its collaboration with Wolters Kluwer, is pleased to offer a discount on annual or longer personal UpToDate subscriptions as a special member benefit.* 

UpToDate is the evidence-based, physician-authored resource trusted for reliable clinical answers. UpToDate incorporates the latest medical findings, the best available evidence, and practical recommendations for patient care — so whatever your clinical question, you can be sure to find the answers you need. 

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To subscribe and save, simply login with your member credentials. AMA member rates will be reflected in the special member store on UpToDate. Please note that storefront with special pricing will expire after 30 minutes, so if you start the process and don't complete it within 30 minutes, the prices will default back to regular subscription rates. 

 

*Savings on annual and longer subscriptions only and based on subscription type. AMA quoted member prices are for one year and reflected in the UpToDate storefront when you are signed into the AMA> website with your membership login. Applicable taxes may apply. Proof of status is required for all student orders. 
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Published twice a month, with double issues in January and December (22 issues a year), the MJA covers latest Australian clinical research, evidence-based reviews clinical practice updates, authoritative medical opinion and debate, and developments within the humanities with respect to medicine. The MJA encourages comment and debate from readers. 

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The AMA list of Medical Services and Fees provides an important reference for those in medical practice to assist in determining their fees.

Published annually, the list offers costing assistance and guidance only. From 1974 to 2016 the Fees List was printed and distributed in hard copy book format. Now the Fees list is delivered exclusively online.

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AMA Victoria offers a variety of coaching services and career solutions designed to support doctors across their entire career lifecycle – from med student to retirement.

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Our Advocacy Work

The AMA Council of Doctors in Training (AMACDT) hosts a Trainee Forum quarterly, which is designed to increase collaboration between Specialist Medical College Trainee Committees and enhance cross-specialty communication.

Previous AMA Trainee Forum communiques include:

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