Jessie Zhou

Medical Intern at Royal Melbourne Hospital. IT/Memberships Officer for VMWS.

AFMW parallel session: Climate Change and Gender Equity Advocates and Activists

Jessie Zhou
February 20, 2022February 20, 2022

Australian Women Doctors: Climate Change and Gender Equity Advocates and Activists Save the date: 20/3/22 8:00 AM ESTThis makes it 12 midnight AEDT (Melbourne/Syd/ACT) time. The Parallel session is only 1 month away! We are thrilled to welcome our DEA representative Dr Kimberley Humphrey, Deputy Chair of DEA that will be presenting… Read More »AFMW parallel session: Climate Change and Gender Equity Advocates and Activists

Presidents Message 2022

Jessie Zhou
February 11, 2022December 11, 2023

And we’re in 2022! We’re only in February, but what an action-packed start of the year we’ve had so far. Borders are opening up, Australians of the Year are in the press for reasons, and we are all trying to move towards COVID normal whilst facing daily struggles at our… Read More »Presidents Message 2022

Women’s Agenda: Women’s Health Project

Jessie Zhou
November 2, 2021November 2, 2021

Listen from A/Prof Magdalena Simonis (AFMW President) who was featured in Episode 1 of the Women’s Agenda podcast! Hear about how women’s health is being neglected and why gender inequity in health is still pervading. If you have 20 minutes you can listen to this or share! Link to podcast… Read More »Women’s Agenda: Women’s Health Project

Recap: VMWS presents ‘All about Intersectionality, Feminism and Health Equity’

Jessie Zhou
October 2, 2021October 2, 2021

If there is one word, I could use to describe VMWS’ ‘All about Intersectionality, Feminism and Health Equity’ event – it would be ‘inspiring’. Held on the 16th of September, we were joined by an expert panel of almost 10 and over 50 attendees, passionate about the topic of intersectional… Read More »Recap: VMWS presents ‘All about Intersectionality, Feminism and Health Equity’

VMWS Committee 2022: Applications Open!

Jessie Zhou
September 25, 2021October 14, 2021

We’re looking for enthusiastic, committed medical women to fill the following roles: Executive Committee Vice President Secretary General Committee Events Coordinator Sponsorship Officer Promotions Officer Newsletter / Web Content Editor Senior Members’ Representative AMA Representative Archivist University Student Representatives (Deakin, Melbourne University, Monash, Notre Dame) Research and Policy Coordinator Position… Read More »VMWS Committee 2022: Applications Open!

AFMW Statement on COVID-19

Jessie Zhou
August 21, 2021August 21, 2021

Download the most recent statement: Second AFMW COVID-19 PANDEMIC (SARS-CoV-2) Public Statement Second AFMW COVID-19 PANDEMIC (SARS-CoV-2) Resource List Past statements: AFMW COVID-19 PANDEMIC (SARS-CoV-2) Public Statement | View Resources & Links The AFMW recognises the Global COVID-19 Pandemic as a health emergency first and foremost, in addition to its profound social… Read More »AFMW Statement on COVID-19

President’s Letter To The Honourable Mr Alex Hawke Re Afghanistan

Jessie Zhou
August 21, 2021September 25, 2021

We stand with the Australian Federation of Medical Women in urging the Minister for Immigration and the Australian Government in taking immediate action for the women and girls in Afghanistan. See our open letters below. Australia has a moral obligation to help these [Afghanistan] families arrive here in safety. A/… Read More »President’s Letter To The Honourable Mr Alex Hawke Re Afghanistan

AMA Emerging Leaders Program

Jessie Zhou
August 10, 2021March 22, 2022

VMWS is proud to announce that we will be sponsoring three members to attend either the August or October intake of the AMA Emerging Leaders course! Normally costing $2100, VMWS will be covering the program cost for three future leaders! The aim of the Emerging Leader Program is to support… Read More »AMA Emerging Leaders Program

Women’s Health Victoria’s Activities Update

Jessie Zhou
August 2, 2021August 2, 2021

Check out what has been happening with Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) over the last few months! ✨ 1800 My Options has been refunded by the Victorian Government for an additional 4 years, providing Victorian women with another four years of access to information and pathways to trusted SRH services. The… Read More »Women’s Health Victoria’s Activities Update

Recipients Of The Inaugural AFMW Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Purple Bush Leaves Medicine Bursary Announced

Jessie Zhou
July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

Bursary Recipients Announced As part of NAIDOC Week celebrations, the Australian Federation of Medical Women is pleased to announce the recipients of the Inaugural AFMW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Purple Bush Leaves Medicine Bursary. Three exceptional candidates will each be awarded a Bursary of $1000 as a contribution to career,… Read More »Recipients Of The Inaugural AFMW Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Purple Bush Leaves Medicine Bursary Announced

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