FREE TICKETS FOR VMWS MEMBERS
As of August 27th, we're thrilled to announce that we've secured funding to offer FREE tickets to our members for the highly anticipated Women in Leadership Panel Discussion on September 14th, 2024!
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from inspiring leaders and be part of an empowering conversation. Become a VMWS member now: https://vic.afmw.org.au/join-now/
Event Overview:
Join us for an insightful and empowering Women in Leadership Panel Discussion at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre. This event, designed specifically for women in medicine will delve into the pressing question: Why are there so few women in medical leadership?
This educational and informative session will feature a panel of distinguished medical women leaders who will share their experiences, achievements, and insights.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday 14th September 2024
- Location: Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000)
- Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Event Highlights:
- Panel Discussion: Hear from a panel of esteemed women leaders in medicine as they share their remarkable achievements and perspectives on the current state of medical leadership. Learn about the barriers that exist for women in medicine and discover strategies to cultivate leadership skills.
- Interactive Q&A: Engage directly with our speakers during a dynamic Q&A session. This is your opportunity to ask questions and delve deeper into the topics discussed.
- Networking: Enjoy drinks and canapés while networking with fellow attendees and speakers. This event provides a unique chance to connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Intimate Setting: As always, we aim to create a safe space where members and invited speakers feel free to hold an intimate, no-holds-barred discussion. Please note that this event will not be recorded, so be sure to attend and experience the conversation firsthand.
Panel Speakers
Dr. Jill Tomlinson: Plastic and reconstructive surgeon, President of AMA Victoria, and leader in VMWS, AFMW, and RACS.
A/Prof Magdalena Simonis AM: Leading General Practitioner in Australia with roles in RACGP and AFMW; recipient of the Order of Australia (AM).
Dr. Janice Yeung: Clinical Unit Head of Intensive Care Services at Bendigo Health.
Dr. Bridget Clancy: Rural Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon, Chair of the Rural Surgery Section, and Vice Chair of the Rural Health Equity Steering Committee at RACS.
Dr. Olivia Ong: Rehabilitation Pain Medicine Specialist, medical leadership coach, and mentor.
Ticket Prices:
- Medical Students (Non-Members): $25
- Medical Students (VMWS Members): $15 -> NOW FREE
- Doctors (Non-Members): $50
- Doctors (VMWS Members): $35 -> NOW FREE
FREE tickets for VMWS members are available via this link: https://vic.afmw.org.au/women-in-leadership-member/
Not a member? Join now: Become a VMWS member now: https://vic.afmw.org.au/join-now/
Don’t Miss Out:
This event promises to inspire and empower, offering invaluable insights and strategies to encourage more women in medicine to step into leadership roles. This event will not be recorded, so be sure to attend and take part in this unique opportunity.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Purchase a ticket HERE to secure your spot!
We are a not-for-profit charity organisation, and all our events are organised and run by volunteers. Your donation also goes towards ensuring we can continue our advocacy activities, such as sponsoring leadership grants to doctors-in-training. We also firmly believe that you will get immense value out of the high-quality events that we produce specifically for you. We will always try our best to price our events in order to strike a balance between equity and our value as an organisation. Learn more about the value of membership here.
