AMA(SA) working for you.

The AMA(SA) has established many dedicated committees and craft groups to represent its members' interests, with focal views on issues for advocacy at both the local, state and federal levels of Government.

Here is a snapshot of how AMA members make a real difference to the health profession.

Can you see yourself in the picture? Email AMA(SA) to learn more about getting involved in one of the following craft groups. You will enjoy the support of a committed team and secretariat.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meets regularly to oversee and manage the business of the AMA(SA) Council with a focus on maintaining and improving efficient business standards, matching the dynamism of the profession the committee serves. Membership of the Executive includes the following office bearers:

• President
• Vice President
• Honorary Medical Secretary
• Honorary Treasurer
• Federal Councillors
• A representative of the AMA(SA) Council of General Practice (AMA(SA)CGP)
  
  
  

Council of General Practice

The AMA(SA) Council of General Practice meets regularly to discuss the gamut of issues affecting GPs at the state and federal levels. It profits from strong links to Federal AMA, which actively lobbies for equitable policies. Council provides participants with a platform to discuss issues of importance. The AMA(SA) encourages members to make full use of their membership by joining Council.

Doctors in Training Committee

The Doctors-in-Training (DiT) Committee focuses on highlighting and investigating the interests of emerging medical professionals. Comprised of documents in training, medical students and senior doctors, the Committee understands and identifies the key issues relevant to this particular segment and works hard to protect their interests.

“I joined the AMA because as I moved through medical school it became increasingly apparent that many decisions that should be made by doctors are instead made by bureaucrats. The AMA(SA) is the only organisation that represents all doctors, and as such, is the one with the most influential voice.” Andrew Perry, DiT Committee Chairperson

Road Safety Committee

Caring about the public’s health and safety on the roads

The Road Safety Committee is a public health initiative of the AMA(SA) which works for a reduction in road trauma. The committee investigates and encourages initiatives that can reduce injuries and fatalities due to road crashes, liaises with other key organisations to develop strategies to improve road safety and lobbies for a legislative framework which supports good medical care of patients who drive. Fitness to drive assessment, licensing requirements and rehabilitation are aspects of road safety the AMA(SA) is well-positioned to influence and this committee does so!