Current Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen has been declared by the returning officer as the next President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) after nominating unopposed. She is the first unopposed leader since Dr Steve Hambleton. AMA President Professor Steve Robson said Dr McMullen has developed excellent relationships, including a robust relationship with federal Minister for Health Mark Butler.
“I am delighted to be handing over the reins to Dr McMullen, who has proven her mettle in her vice-presidential role for the past two years and as President of AMA NSW before this period,” Professor Robson said.
Dr McMullen says that she is looking forward to representing all doctors across the health system, which is under strain in all areas, especially in general practice, public hospitals, mental health and in the private health sector. “The AMA is the voice of the medical profession and the only group representing all doctors across the country of all specialties and stages of career. I’m ready to take on the challenge along with my colleagues,” Dr McMullen said.
“There is an urgency and a readiness to take the best bits of our healthcare system and strengthen them; to support our excellent doctors and other health workers; to invest in prevention and early intervention; and to invest in general practice so that Australians have ready access to their doctor when they need them. While there are many threats to the health system, there are also great opportunities.”
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