Vicdoc is AMA Victoria’s member magazine. It contains news and in-depth analysis on issues affecting the medical profession in Victoria.
Delivered digitally every quarter, members can stay informed on lobbying and policy developments, industrial relations, employment concerns and medico-legal matters. Vicdoc also offers features stories on individual doctors and news on developments in medicine from Victoria’s research organisations.
With Vicdoc, members can contribute to debates, raise issues of importance and share their opinions.
Latest issue
The Winter 2025 VICDOC magazine is now online for you to access at the click of a button.
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Some of the features you might enjoy in this edition include:
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Why your mind sometimes goes blank
Have you ever lost all attention to what's going on around you, been lost for thoughts or grasping at memories? These are all symptoms of 'mind blanking', a common experience with a wide variety of definitions ranging from feeling drowsy to a complete absence of conscious awareness. -
Farewelling Jill Tomlinson
In May 2025, Dr Jillian (Jill) Tomlinson's two-year term as President of AMA Victoria came to a close. Thank you, Jill, for a tenure of unwavering dedication, advocacy, progress and achievement. Here we chart and reflect on Jill's key achievements, her vision for AMA Victoria and Australian healthcare going forward, and where Jill plans to turn her professional focus. -
Welcoming Dr Simon Judkins as incoming AMA Victoria President
We're thrilled to announce Dr Simon Judkins (MBBS, FACEM) is the new President of AMA Victoria. Congratulations Simon! We spoke with Simon about his career, approach to leadership and how Australia can truly meet the healthcare needs of all people in its communities, going forward. -
The canary in the coalmine
Professor Jim Buttery is an expert in vaccine safety and hesitation who says measles is the canary in the coalmine when it comes to falling vaccination rates - and what comes after. Here's his take, along with tips for supporting patients to make the right choice. -
Celebrating commitment
Three AMA Victoria members who have been recognised for their commitment, vision and leadership talk to Vicdoc about what makes them tick. -
Doubling down on deep fakes
Professor Jonathan Shaw is one of the world's most highly cited researchers. In November 2024, his identity was misused in a deepfake ad advising people to stop taking their prescribed meds in favour of an unproven alternative. -
Volunteering Q&A with Dr Mike Clifford
The AMA Victoria Peer Visitor Program facilitates visits to older and retired doctors by members. Dr Mike Clifford (MBBS (Hons), FCICM, FANZCA, PGDipCU, GChPeriopMed) began volunteering with the Peer Visitor Program in 2025. Here's his perspective. -
Payroll tax on medical practices
Advocacy wins, current challenges, and the road ahead.
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