2026 Upcoming Events
August 2026
| AMA26 NATIONAL CONFERENCE: LEADING CHANGE IN A CONNECTED WORLD DATE: Friday 28 - Saturday 29 August 2026 LOCATION: Pullman East Melbourne Australia’s largest gathering of doctors returns! AMA26 brings together medical professionals across all specialties to explore Leading Change in a Connected World. Featured Sessions: The Gruen Guide to Advocacy – Opposing strategies in practice (featuring mandatory hospital coffee advocacy!). Building Your Personal Brand – Shape your identity online & offline to grow your career. Physicians in the Age of AI – AI’s impact on medicine, featuring the founder of MDCalc. Tickets close in three weeks on Sunday 16 August 2026 and are selling fast! Don't miss out. |
September 2026
| YFD WORKSHOP: AI, ALGORITHMS AND THE ADOLESCENT MIND DATE: Thursday 3 September 2026 TIME: 5.30pm - 9pm LOCATION: AMA (WA) - 10 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands COST: In-person: Free for AMA (WA) Members | $20 Non-Members Online: Free for AMA (WA) Members | $10 Non-Members This future-focused workshop explores how digital platforms, algorithms, and emerging AI technologies are shaping adolescent behaviour, relationships, and mental health. It examines the attention economy, the rise of AI companions, and how algorithm-driven environments influence decision-making, connection, and wellbeing. The session is led by Kaylene Kerr and Paul Litherland OAM, with Paul recently recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours for his outstanding contribution to online safety and the protection of young people. Together, they bring decades of frontline experience in cyber safety, youth harm prevention, and technology-facilitated risk. |
| AMC CLINICAL EXAM – GENERAL APPROACH & PHYSICAL EXAMINATION COURSE DATE: Monday 7 September – Friday 11 September 2026 TIME: 9.30am – 4.30pm daily LOCATION: AMA (WA) - 10 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands COST: $450, including catering This five-day face-to-face course is designed for International Medical Graduates preparing for the AMC examinations or looking to build their knowledge and confidence in the Australian healthcare system. Led by Dr KP Balan, an IMG who successfully passed both AMC examinations on her first attempt, the course covers the AMC pathway, Australian clinical expectations, professional standards and practical insights into transitioning into the Australian medical workforce. |
| WOMEN INNOVATING IN MEDICINE DATE: Thursday 17 September 2026 TIME: 8am – 10am LOCATION: Beaumonde On The Point, East Perth Be inspired by the women shaping the future of healthcare at this breakfast panel and networking event. Hear from healthcare leaders and changemakers as they share their experiences across leadership, career growth, innovation, emerging technologies and breaking barriers. Connect with healthcare professionals, students and industry leaders while celebrating the women driving progress across the healthcare sector and inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders. Keynote speaker and panellists will be announced soon. |
October 2026
| MEDBALL26 DATE: Saturday 31 October 2026 TIME: 6.30pm LOCATION: Grand Ballroom at The Westin Perth COST: $320 individual ticket | $3,200 table of 10 Join us for MEDBALL26, an evening celebrating the outstanding achievements of Western Australia’s medical profession and honouring our distinguished 2026 AMA (WA) Award recipients, while also marking 30 years of the AMA (WA)’s Dr YES youth health education program. Held in the spectacular Grand Ballroom at The Westin Perth, this black-tie gala brings together doctors, healthcare leaders and industry partners from across Western Australia for one of the medical community’s most anticipated nights of the year. Exclusive AMA Member, Dr YES Volunteer, Student, and DiT member discounts available. Email events@amawa.com.au to claim yours. |
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