MEDICUS MARCH 2016

A M A ( WA ) AWA R D S It’s Awards season! Nominations for the 2016 AMA (WA) Awards are now open B elow are details for two awards that will be presented for 2016. All awards will be judged by independent expert panels and winners announced at the AMA (WA) Gala bust of Hippocrates. For further detail contact Paul Boyatzis either by email paul.boyatzis@amawa. com.au or phone 9273 3007.

Junior Doctor of the Year 2016: Nominations for this prestigious annual award open on 21 March 2016. The AMA (WA) Junior Doctor of the Year (Dr Camille Michener Legacy Award) recognises the significant and outstanding contributions of our Doctors in Training to the medical profession and the community in areas such as teaching and education; leadership and advocacy; and doctor’s wellbeing and community service. The Award establishes a fitting legacy to the memory of Dr Camille Michener who is remembered as a staunch advocate and benevolent friend, well-liked and respected by all who knew her.

Dinner and Awards Night on Saturday 25 June at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. AMA (WA) AWARD: Nominations for the AMA (WA) Award are invited from all sectors of the medical profession, before Friday 29 April 2016 . It is expected that nominees will have demonstrated a tireless dedication to either the service of others, their chosen field, or be pioneers who have worked without seeking recognition for their efforts. Nominations should be accompanied by adequate evidence and include the names of supporting referees. The winner is presented with a fine bronze

Nominations will close at 4.30pm on Friday 29 April 2016 . So start thinking about who you will nominate for this Award to ensure that we continue to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our Doctors in Training to the medical profession and the community. Achievement: Professor Kingsley Faulkner and Dr Jackie Scurlock were recognised with the coveted AMA (WA) Hippocrates Award last year while Professor Bryant Stokes was presented the AMA (WA) President’s Award.

For further information please contact Leah Pantelis leah.pantelis@amawa.com.au . ■

M E D I C A L C A R E E R S EXPO Tuesday 12 April, 6 - 9pm Burswood on Swan For junior doctors and graduating medical

students. Discover and discuss career options. Register your attendance and keep informed: www.facebook.com/PMCWA

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