The progression from university to the workforce in medicine is not comparable to any other discipline or profession. An internship is essentially an extension of a medical degree, and the degree is redundant without one. The issue of the burgeoning numbers of Australian medical graduates, and the associated ‘crisis’ in intern placement availability, is currently the [...]  Read More →

The AMA is very honoured to be part of the inaugural edition of the Australian Medical Students Journal, and to be involved in the work and thinking of the next generation of medical professionals. Medical education and training is a key part of any health reform agenda. Without a quality future medical workforce, no health [...]  Read More →

The Rudd Government knows that Australia needs an effective, streamlined and integrated health workforce if it is to meet the challenges our health system faces in coming years – including the ageing of our population and an uneven distribution of health services. We recognise that increasing numbers of medical students and junior doctors are coming through [...]  Read More →

Congratulations on the inaugural issue of the Australian Medical Student Journal. As Australian medical students, you are the future medical workforce studying to shape the health and well-being of the next generation of Australians. This is an exciting time to join the medical profession, in the midst of the biggest reform to the health and hospital system [...]  Read More →

We have good reason to be concerned about the mental health of our young people. In Australia, mental health issues account for 55% of the total burden of disease in those aged between 15-24 years, with depression, anxiety and substance misuse being the most prevalent problems in this age group. [1,2] Furthermore, epidemiological evidence tells us [...]  Read More →