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 Autumn 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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Accelerate action
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction. -
A local living legend: Q&A with Dr Gillian Opie
The Mercy Hospital for Women's first female paediatrician, founder of Victoria's first and only breastmilk bank, and deputy director of the Mercy's Department of Newborn Services from 2015-2023. -
Dipping into the archives
Dame Joyce Daws was the first woman to be elected President of the Victorian branch of the AMA. She believed it was important for patients to be treated with care and compassion. -
Turning mobile phones into life-saving devices
Dr David Horgan founded the Australian Suicide Prevention Foundation in 1998 and drove its 2023 release of a life-saving suicide prevention app. Prevent a Suicide: What to say. -
A smarter super plan for women
Superannuation Catch-Up gives you a chance to boost your retirement savings and get back on track. Here's how it works and why it's a game-changer for women in medicine. -
Honouring women in medicine: Preserving legacies, inspiring the future
Throughout history, women in medicine have played a vital role in advancing patient care, research, and medical education. However, their contributions have too often been overlooked; their names absent from the institutions and public places that honour those who have shaped society. -
A passion for peer support: Q&A with Dr Karen Wayne OAM
Dr Karen Wayne OAM is a GP who has worked in general practice and aged care and now works part time in aged care. She has been a volunteer with the Peer Support Service for over a decade. -
Get your privacy policy in order or risk a fine
Towards the end of last year, the Commonwealth Government enacted significant changes to Australia's data privacy and security laws which have some interesting implications for healthcare providers.
Contribute to Vicdoc
AMA Victoria welcomes contributions from members.
If you've done something significant in the medical world, know someone who has, or if you simply have an idea for a story, let us know. AMA Victoria accepts proposals for articles from individuals and organisations. These are assessed according to our editorial guidelines.
For editorial submissions, please contact Vicdoc Editor Taryn Sheehy at [email protected].
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