We campaign for you
We are here to stand up for your rights, support you in the workplace, and champion medical care for rural and remote communities.
The AMA is committed to addressing the shortage of medical practitioners in rural and remote Australia, and removing access barriers to improve the health and wellbeing of rural communities.
To support rural doctors, the AMA provides tools, information, and resources to assist rural doctors in their professional and business lives.
Rural doctors have a say in the work of the AMA through the AMA Council of Rural Doctors (CRD).
CRD develops new, and revises existing, policy on issues that relate to the delivery of health services and remote medical and workforce issues in regional, rural, and remote areas of Australia.
AMA advocacy in action
AMA plan for improving access to rural general practice
2022 Rural Health Issues survey
The Survey results highlight the need for investment to address medical workforce shortages in rural, regional and remote Australia.
AMA Rural and Remote Medical Workforce Policy Summary
The AMA rural and remote medical workforce policy summary focuses on training and retention. We support equal access to healthcare for rural communities.
Rural training pathways for specialists
Current barriers for accreditation of prevocational and vocational training posts in rural and regional areas must be identified and addressed.
AMA Response to the National Rural Generalist Taskforce Advice to the National Rural Health Commissioner
The AMA supports the development of a National Rural Generalist Pathway.
Top AMA resources
Practicing in rural and remote Australia
Rural and remote doctors face some unique challenges. Be prepared before embarking on rural and remote medical practice.
Rural and Remote General Practice: Specialty Training Pathway Guide
Exclusive to AMA Members, learn more about the professional medical standards for training, assessment, certification, and continuing professional development in the specialty of Rural and Remote General Practice.
AMA Code of Ethics
AMA ethical principles to guide doctors' conduct in their relationships with patients, colleagues, and society.
AMA GP Practice Support Toolkit
A one-stop shop to more than 400 commonly used practice support, administrative, and diagnostic tools for General Practitioners.
Career advancement
Discover a range of courses and learning materials to help you excel in your career and studies, no matter what stage you are at. Get help with making an informed choice about your medical career.
CPD tracking
Free for AMA members, stay in control and on top of your CPD requirements with accredited, peer-reviewed learning, and effortless CPD tracking.
Benefits at work
Your local AMA can help you with workplace concerns or queries.
Benefits for the profession
Your local AMA tirelessly defends your terms and conditions and represents your needs.
Benefits for your career
Your local AMA has the tools and advice to support you at every stage of your career.
Federal AMA Member offers
Enjoy discounted rates on a range of Volkswagen, Škoda and Audi vehicles.
Contact your preferred dealership and advise of your AMA membership for additional information.
As an Australian Medical Association (AMA) member, you now receive exclusive benefits from Volvo including:
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Preferential pricing across a range of selected models
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Maximum Retailer Delivery Fee of $1,995 (inclusive of GST)
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5 years or 75,000km scheduled servicing, whichever occurs first
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5 years unlimited km warranty
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8 years roadside assistance
Benefits are available to all AMA members. To access the benefit simply present proof of membership at your preferred Volvo retailer.
AMA members can use AMA post nominal letters while they are a current, financial member of the Australian Medical Association.
Members must agree to abide by the AMA Code of Ethics. The Code was updated in 2016 and can be viewed here. Accredited, online learning to better understand the Code can be completed on doctorportal Learning, free for AMA members.
The right to use the post nominal letters has been included in the By Laws of Australian Medical Association Limited. The By Laws also provide for the award of a Fellowship of the AMA, where outstanding services have been provided to the Association.
AMA members receive a 10% discount on all products at the MJA Bookshop.
The MJA Bookshop sells a wide range of Australian medical texts and is the exclusive Australian distributor for American Medical Association publications.
Now more than ever, employers are looking for doctors with your experience.
With MJA Jobs Board, you can search, view and apply for medical jobs across Australia, absolutely free of cost.
AMA members receive a 50% discount every time they post a job, which is sent to over 32,000 MJA Jobs newsletter subscribers every fortnight.
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Click this link to search and apply to open positions or post jobs on MJA Jobs Board.
The Virgin Australia Lounge allows you to mix business and leisure. A great variety of work zones are offered, from private meeting rooms to workstations and open-planned meeting areas; all supported with free access to wireless broadband. With the lounge’s free-flowing hospitality and a relaxed ambience, you’ll also find plenty of room to catch up and be entertained.
AMA members and their partners receive a discount on joining and annual renewal fees. For an update on Virgin Lounge COVID-19 access, please click here.
For more information on the Virgin Australia Lounge please refer to their website.
As an AMA member, you and your partner are entitled to great discounts on QANTAS Club membership. For an update on COVID-19 access from the QANTAS Club Team, please click here.
AMA member discount provides a 30% discount to Membership fees & Renewal fees.
For QANTAS travel updates, please refer to their website.
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Joining fee: $99 or 16,000 points
1 Year Membership fee:
$420 or 65,100 points (published at $600 or 93,000 points)
1 Year Membership Renewal fee:
$378 or 54,600 (published at $540 or 78,000 points)
2 Year Membership fee:
$770 or 119,000 (published at $1,100 or 170,000 points)
2 Year Membership Renewal fee:
$686 or 108,500 points (published at $980 or 155,000 points)
Thanks to a collaboration with Wolters Kluwer, Australian Medical Association (AMA) members will receive an extra 5% off an annual (or longer) individual subscription to UpToDate, on top of your current member savings! This also includes savings on MobileComplete™, an optional add-on that will enhance your experience.*
Professionals will now save 20% on our annual (or longer) subscription rates, junior doctors/trainees save 25%, and student members save 55%!
To subscribe and save, simply login with your member credentials. AMA member rates will be reflected in the special member store on UpToDate.
Discover our Membership Benefits
Incredible offers, amazing service, travel benefits and so much more, American Express offers AMA members a suite of products which are designed to support your personal and professional life.
American Express® Platinum Business Card
Earn 250,000 Membership Rewards® Bonus Points plus a $500 Credit when you apply online, are approved and spend $12,000 on eligible purchase within 3 months of your approval date. T&Cs Apply. Available for new Business American Express Card Members only. Annual fee $1,750.
American Express® Qantas Business Rewards Card
Earn 160,000 bonus Qantas Points when you apply online, are approved and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within 2 months of your approval date. T&Cs apply. Available for new American Express Business Card Members only. Annual Fee $450.
American Express® Platinum Card
Earn 170,000 Membership Rewards® Bonus Points when you apply online, are approved and spend $5,000 on eligible purchase within 3 months of your approval date. T&Cs Apply. Available for new American Express Card Members only. Annual fee $1,450.
American Express® Platinum Edge Card
Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards® Bonus Points plus a $0 Annual Card Fee in the first year when you apply online, are approved and spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within 3 months of your approval date. T&Cs Apply. Available for new American Express Card Members only. Annual fee $195.
FREE benefit with AMA membership, the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) is Australia’s leading peer-reviewed general medical journal, delivering leading-edge research to the medical community since 1914.
Published twice a month, with double issues in January and December (22 issues a year), the MJA covers latest Australian clinical research, evidence-based reviews clinical practice updates, authoritative medical opinion and debate, and developments within the humanities with respect to medicine. The MJA encourages comment and debate from readers.
Non-members can purchase a 12-month subscription to the MJA for $425 or Join now to take advantage of this free member benefit.
Published by the Australasian Medical Publishing Company, owned by the Australian Medical Association.
A FREE online resource for AMA members, valued from $499.
The AMA list of Medical Services and Fees provides an important reference for those in medical practice to assist in determining their fees.
Published annually, the list offers costing assistance and guidance only. From 1974 to 2016 the Fees List was printed and distributed in hard copy book format. Now the Fees list is delivered exclusively online.
LOGIN or JOIN NOW to take advantage of this great resource, or click this link to learn more.
AMA members enjoy special Hertz discounts including:
- 10% discounted rental prices
- Access to reduced daily rates for Optional Services including AER (Accident Excess Reduction) and AER Plus (Accident Excess Reduction Plus).
- Earn Virgin Blue Velocity points
- Hertz promotional offers.
Professional development and careers
AMA Victoria offers a variety of coaching services and career solutions designed to support doctors across their entire career lifecycle – from med student to retirement.
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