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Public Hospitals
The Pitt
Artificial Intelligence
Burnout
Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Training
Sugar Tax
Obesity
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Covid-19
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The Waiting Room is a podcast by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) with hosts Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy.

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In this episode of The Waiting Room AMA Council of Doctors in Training Chair Dr Sanjay Hettige joins Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy to discuss Specialist Training pathways in Australia.

In this episode of The Waiting Room Paediatric Infectious Diseases Physician Dr Linny Phuong joins Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy to discuss vaccination, childhood immunisation and vaccine hesitancy.

In this episode of The Waiting Room Emergency Physician Dr Sarah Whitelaw joins Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy to discuss the Logjam in our hospitals, similarities to the TV drama The Pitt, and how to fix the crises in our hospital system.

AMA Chair of Public Health Dr Michael Bonning joins Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy to discuss artificial intelligence and healthcare.

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Dr Sanjay Hettige
Chair of the AMA's Council of Doctors in Training, advocate for medical professionals
AMA
Episode: Episode 9 - Specialist Training in Australia with AMA Council of Doctors in Training Chair Dr Sanjay Hettige
Dr. Linny Phuong
Pediatric infectious diseases specialist and PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne; Founder of the Waterwell Project
Episode: Episode 8 - Immunisation and vaccine hesitancy with Dr Linny Phuong
Dr. Sarah Whitelaw
AMA Federal Council member and emergency physician
Australian Medical Association
Episode: Episode 7 - The Pitt and the Logjam in our Public Hospitals w/ Dr Sarah Whitelaw
Dr. Michael Bonning
GP, previous AMA New South Wales president, and the chair of the AMA's Public Health Committee.
Australian Medical Association
Episode: Artificial Intelligence with Dr Michael Bonning
Sally Witchalls
Senior Policy Manager at AMA and a key architect of the AMA's Sickly Sweet campaign.
Australian Medical Association
Episode: Episode 3 - The Case for a Tax on Sugary Drinks
Dr Danielle McMullen
President of the Australian Medical Association and a General Practitioner
Australian Medical Association
Episode: Episode 1 - Dr Danielle McMullen

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Dr. Omar Khorshid
Co-host known for his advocacy in public health and expertise in various medical issues.
Dr. Chris Moy
Co-host with a background in emergency medicine and health policy, contributing to discussions on healthcare challenges.

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Episode 9 - Specialist Training in Australia with AMA Council of Doctors in Training Chair Dr Sanjay Hettige
Q: Where do doctors in training sit in terms of your thoughts on the very high bars that our colleges set for their own trainees and international medical graduates wanting to join our system?
Dr. Hettige acknowledges the rigorous standards set by Australian colleges, emphasizing their importance while also recognizing the need for overseas-trained specialists to be integrated into the system at similar standards.
Episode 9 - Specialist Training in Australia with AMA Council of Doctors in Training Chair Dr Sanjay Hettige
Q: Can you start off with talking us through the current specialist training pathways in Australia? What does it look like from internship to fellowship?
Dr. Hettige outlines the complex journey from graduation, including internships and pre-vocational years, leading to a specialist college training program that can take 3 to 7 years before one becomes a consultant.
Episode 8 - Immunisation and vaccine hesitancy with Dr Linny Phuong
Q: What is the role of GPs in encouraging vaccinations in the community?
GPs serve as trusted sources of information, influencing parents' decisions based on their guidance.
Episode 8 - Immunisation and vaccine hesitancy with Dr Linny Phuong
Q: How do we rebuild trust without overwhelming the public with detailed vaccine information?
Focus on clear messaging and engage in conversations that address community fears and misinformation.
Episode 1 - Dr Danielle McMullen
Q: What is in the modernized Medicare campaign?
The modernized Medicare campaign focuses on restructuring Medicare items, improving chronic care, increasing workforce incentives, and addressing the GP workforce shortage.

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This podcast explores critical issues within the healthcare sector, addressing the impact of policy decisions, advancements in medical technology, and the realities faced by healthcare professionals. It often features discussions around public health initiatives, such as vaccination strategies, mental health issues like burnout in emergency medicine, and the implications of new technologies like artificial intelligence in clinical settings. The conversations aim to educate and inform, making them relevant not only to professionals in the field but also to laypersons interested in understanding the complexities of healthcare systems and practices in Australia. Unique elements include the integration of expert guests from various healthcare s... more

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Recent guests on The Waiting Room include:

1. Dr Sanjay Hettige
2. Dr. Linny Phuong
3. Dr. Sarah Whitelaw
4. Dr. Michael Bonning
5. Sally Witchalls
6. Dr Danielle McMullen

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