Medi-Nav Orientation Resource v6, 2024

3.9 Professional Associations 3.9.1 Australian Medical Association Queensland The Australian Medical Association of Queensland (AMAQ) is the State’s peak medical representative body and represents more than 6,000 Queensland doctors. AMAQ members have access to industrial, workplace relations, legal and commercial assistance for within the medical profession. Each year, the AMAQ publishes an Intern Guide detailing hints and tips for prospective interns, covering topics including junior doctor contracts, resilience, tips on how to handle ward call and prescribing as well as many other key topics to help prospective interns. For information about the AMAQ visit: https://qld.ama.com.au Download the 2023 AMA Queensland Intern Guide at: https://qld.ama.com.au/student 3.9.2 Junior Medical Officer Forum of Queensland The Junior Medical Officer Forum of Queensland (JMOFQ) was created to enhance the professional relationship between Queensland’s intern accreditation authority and junior medical officers (JMOs). It provides a forum where JMOs have a voice on how their training is developed, implemented, evaluated and improved. Specifically, the JMOFQ: + Provides JMOs with the opportunity to meet with their peers to discuss and collaborate on issues related to their education and training + Promotes the development, implementation and evaluation of guidelines for the delivery of educational and training programs for JMOs in Queensland hospitals + Provides opportunities to facilitate and encourage research regarding junior medical officer education in Queensland. Contact the JMOFQ directly at: JMOForum@health.qld.gov.au