Doctors in Training Awards 2017
Celebrating the bright future of medicine The AMA Queensland Doctors in Training Awards event will coincide with the Junior Doctor Conference (JDC) cocktail party. Date: Saturday 1 July Venue: Hilton Pool Deck, 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane. Time: 6.30pm - 9pm Price: AMA Queensland Member: $80 Non-Member: $90 Dress code: Cocktail or evening attire What are we looking for? Junior Doctors with one or more of the following: excellent clinical skills; have undertaken volunteer or community work; provide support to their professional colleagues; or consistently demonstrate the AMA Queensland values of compassion, trust and knowledge in their professional lives and in the community. AMA Queensland recognises the dedication and commitment it takes to become a doctor, and every year we welcome thousands of medical students and junior doctors to the profession and help to launch their careers. This year we are re-introducing the Doctors in Training Awards to acknowledge the achievements of exemplary Interns, Junior House Officers, Senior House Officers, Principal House Officers and Registrars. Winners will enjoy the benefit of a $500 cash prize as well as the distinction of being honoured by the peak Association for their chosen profession, an distinct advantage in an increasingly competitive employment market. Two prize categories are available for nomination: Junior Medical Officer (Intern/ Resident); and Registrar. A framed award and cash prize of $500 will be presented to each of the winners in the two categories. Award nomination information Nominations may be made by colleagues, supervisors, associates and mentors. Nominators do not need to be AMA Queensland members, whereas nominees must be members. Cost-effective membership rates are available for Doctors in Training. Nominations are to be made in writing by completing the attached form. These can be submitted via email with any supporting documentation to Leigh Holohan, Membership Manager - l.holohan@amaq.com.au. Please ensure all relevant contact details are included for both the nominee and the nominator. Nominations must be received by close of business, Friday 19 May 2017 and winners will be announced at the AMA Queensland JDC cocktail party. Finalists must be able to attend the Awards evening on Saturday 1 July 2017. All questions about the Doctors in Training Awards are to be directed to Leigh Holohan, Membership Manager - l.holohan@amaq.com.au or phone on (07) 3872 2202. Selection of finalists The AMA Queensland President, Chief Executive Officer, representatives from the AMA Queensland Board, Council of Doctors in Training, and others from the medical profession will form the judging panel. All finalists will be invited to attend the JDC cocktail party where the awards will be presented. This event is being held at the Brisbane Hilton on Saturday 1 July 2017 and is complimentary for finalists. Additional tickets can be purchased via the JDC registration form. The judging panel s decisions will be final and no further correspondence will be entered into.
Doctors in Training Awards 2017 Nomination form Nominations must be received by close of 19 May 2017 will be advised by Thursday 1 June 2017. Finalists must be able to attend the awards evening on on Saturday 1 July 2017. Please complete, save and email back to; Leigh Holohan Membership Manager AMA Queensland l.holohan@amaq.com.au Please include any supporting or additional information as attachments. Alternatively, please print the application and any supporting information and post to Leigh Holohan: AMA Queensland, PO Box 123, Red Hill, Qld 4051. The AMA Queensland President, Chief Executive Officer, representatives from the AMA Queensland Board, Council of Doctors in Training, and others from the medical profession will form the judging panel. All finalists will be invited to attend the AMA Queensland Junior Doctor Conference cocktail party where the awards will be presented. as complimentary. The judging panel s decisions will be final and no further correspondence will be entered into. For any enquiries, please contact Leigh on (07) 3872 2201. Award category Please select the category in which you want to nominate an amazing doctor in training (please tick). Junior Medical Officer (Intern/Resident) Registrar Section 1 Nominee details Name of nominee: Hospital: Nominee phone contact: Nominee email contact: Is the nominee aware of the nomination? Yes No Section 2 Nominator details Name of nominator: Nominator phone contact: Nominator email contact: Submit nomination via email Please note nominations close at close of business on Friday 19 May.
Doctors in Training Awards 2017 Nomination form Section 3 Supporting information 1. Please provide evidence of clinical excellence. 2. Please provide evidence of how the applicant demonstrates the AMA Queensland values of compassion, trust and knowledge in their professional lives and in the community. (See the AMA Queensland Health Vision at www.amaq.com.au) Please note nominations close at close of business on Friday 19 May.
3. Please provide evidence of support from colleagues, supervisors and other hospital staff. NB: Letters/emails of commendation, statements of support, peer recognition, awards etc can be emailed or posted in with this application. 4. Any other supporting information: Submit nomination via email Please note nominations close at close of business on Friday 19 May.
AMA QUEENSLAND FOURTH ANNUAL JUNIOR DOCTOR CONFERENCE 2017 Future Frontiers in Medicine SAT 1 JULY - SUN 2 JULY 2017 HILTON BRISBANE Discounted early-bird member rates apply. Full program and subsidised student and doctor in training (DIT) member rates has been released. Introducing an incredible line up of presenters with more to be announced... WALKING THE UNCONVENTIONAL PATH IN MEDICINE Dr John Collee, Former Emergency Doctor and Screenwriter of world famous film scripts including Happy Feet, Master and Commander and Walking with Dinosaurs. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE OF PATIENT-CENTRED CARE AND COMMUNICATION Dr Renee Lim, Director of Program Development, Pam McLean Centre, Actress and TV Presenter (cast in All Saints, East West 101 and ABC2 s latest program Please Like Me). Register Now Early-bird registrations rates available for members until 28 April EMERGENCY MEDICINE IN THE ICE AGE: CHALLENGES AND ADVICE FOR JUNIOR DOCTORS Professor Gordian Fulde, Senior Australian of the Year 2016, Senior Staff Specialist, St Vincent s Private Hospital, Melbourne (with special appearances on Kings Cross ER). THE STORY OF AUSTRALIA S FIRST HAND TRANSPLANT TEAM AND WHAT S ON THE HORIZON FOR TRANSPLANT SURGERY Professor Karen Dwyer, Transplant Physician, St Vincent s Private Hospital, Melbourne Researcher and Deputy Head of School, Deakin University, Victoria. New intern members can use their JDC dollars towards registration costs. Contact us now to find out more. www.amaq.com.au P: (07) 3872 2222 E: registrations@amaq.com.au
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