Beyond the Stethoscope: A Life-Career Balancing Act
Discover the Art of Balancing Babies, Family and Career in Medicine
"Beyond the Stethoscope: A Life-Career Balancing Act" was a sold-out event hosted by AMA Victoria and the Women in Medicine Committee for medical professionals juggling the demands of a thriving career with the joys and responsibilities of family life, and for those considering starting a family.
The event was hosted on November 20, 2023 at the The Lyceum Club Melbourne. On the evening, a panel discussion shared thought-provoking insights into how to balance your medical career with family life.
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The esteemed panel of experts
- Adj Prof Karen Price: Accomplished GP and Immediate Past President RACGP.
- A/Prof Kate Stern: Renowned Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist.
- Dr Jasmina Kevric: BreastSurg ANZ Fellow & Victorian Junior Doctor of the Year 2022.
- Dr Cecilia Xiao: GP Registrar and Victoria Faculty Council Member RACGP.
- Ms Sue Jackel: AMA Victoria Workplace Relations Consultant.
Moderated by Dr Linda Schachter (Respiratory and Sleep Physician and Chair AMAV WIM Committee) and Dr Sarah Arachchi (Paediatrician and AMAV WIM Committee member).
Outstanding trailblazers in medicine
Trailblazers A/Prof Magdalena Simonis AM, Dr Desiree Yap AM and Dr John Gorman were presented with prestigious AMA Awards on the night.
- A/Prof Magdalena Simonis AM – AMA President’s Award - Selected by AMA Federal President Professor Steve Robson – for outstanding contributions towards furthering the objectives of the AMA.
- Dr Desiree Yap AM: AMA Women’s Health Award – for major contributions to women’s health in Australia via organisations including the Victorian Medical Women's Society, the Australian Federation of Medical Women and Women's Health Victoria.
- Dr John Gorman: AMA’s Gold Medal – the highest honour the AMA can bestow – for pioneering work on the rhesus blood group system, a treatment which is estimated to have saved millions of lives.
"Beyond the Stethoscope: A Life-Career Balancing Act" was proudly presented by the AMA Victoria Women in Medicine Committee. This event was made possible through the generous funding from the AMA Victoria Featherstone Bequest.
There's still time to donate
As part of the evening, we kindly invited our members, if willing, to consider supporting the charity St Kilda Mums. Every contribution goes a long way in making a positive impact on the lives of others.
By supporting St Kilda Mums, you're not just finding balance in your own life but also extending a helping hand to those in need. Together, we can make a significant difference, both in our medical careers and in the lives of others.
There's still time to contribute via our Just Giving Event Page here.
