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Med CPD Spotlight – AMA CPD Home

CPD Home: What Australian Doctors Need to Know

Med CPD – Facebook Community Guide – The CPD Community

The Med CPD Community is a Facebook group for health professionals to discuss CPD, share experiences, and help shape better professional learning.

Serena Williams, GLP-1s, and the Risk of Normalisation

Serena Williams’ admission of GLP-1 use post-pregnancy reframes weight loss drugs in public discourse—raising questions of access, safety, and clinical readiness.

Tariffs, the PBS and Rising Medicine Challenges

With rising political tension and Trump’s pressure on drug prices, Australia’s PBS could face downstream effects. Explore what this means for GPs, pharmacists, and patients.

AMA25 Adelaide 1-3 August 2025

AMA25, themed "Safeguarding Australia’s Healthcare," offers medical professionals a platform to engage with national reform, leadership, ethics, and innovation.

Where are they now: PolyNovo

PolyNovo’s NovoSorb® technology has redefined burn and wound care worldwide - emerging from a Melbourne lab into a global med-tech powerhouse backed by CSIRO.

What is the Declaration of Helsinki and Why Should Australia Sign it?

Australia’s AMA endorses the Declaration of Helsinki, reinforcing its commitment to ethical research. Here’s why participant protection is vital for progress.

Psychiatry: A Profession on the Brink

The NSW public psychiatry system is in crisis, with mass resignations exposing deep flaws in pay, staffing, and mental health care. What happens next could shape the future of psychiatric services across Australia.

Exploring Alternatives for Chronic Back Pain Relief

Explore the rising burden of chronic back pain in Australia and the urgent need for a shift towards evidence-based, patient-centred care. Discover how healthcare professionals can navigate these challenges and improve outcomes for individuals living with chronic pain.