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 Natasha Abeysekera

QMWS 2024 August Dinner: Recap – Medical Women – Balancing Career and Fertility

The Queensland Medical Women’s Society August Dinner was an inspiring evening featuring Dr. Clare Boothroyd’s insightful presentation on balancing careers and fertility, which sparked meaningful discussions among attendees. Dr. Chloe Hang also shared exciting updates on the upcoming QMWS Centennial celebrations, making the event both forward-looking and deeply connected to our Society’s legacy.

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QMWS100: Counting Down to 100 years

The QMWS100 centennial working group made significant strides at our September meeting, welcoming Dr. Zelle Hodge and Jane Connolly, who contributed invaluable expertise toward plans for a commemorative book and quilt celebrating medical women’s achievements. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 1 October 2024, at 1 pm in the Emeritus Professor Mary Mahoney Boardroom, Herston Mayne Medical School. All interested members are encouraged to join the preparations for the QMWS centennial celebration by contacting Dr. Lydia Pitcher at [email protected].

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 Dr Lydia Pitcher

QMWS100: Counting Down to 100 Years – Meeting Updates!

At our third meeting of QMWS 100: Counting Down to 100 Years, Dr Lydia Pitcher, Dr Kathryn Mainstone, Dr Chloe Hang and Dr Barbara Woodhouse continued to explore the rich history preserved in the QMWS archives. Our next meeting will be on the 3rd of September 2024 at 1 pm, in the Emeritus Professor Mary Mahoney Boardroom, Herston Mayne Medical School. We invite all interested members to join us as we plan activities and timelines for the celebration. To join us, please contact Dr. Lydia Pitcher, the Sponsorship/Bursary team lead, at [email protected].

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 Natasha Abeysekera

Congratulations to the 2024 QMWS Bursary Recipients

Congratulations to the four recipients of the QMWS bursaries who were recently celebrated at the fantastic 2024 NCWQ Bursary Presentation and President’s Lunch! We would like to express our gratitude to the NCWQ and all sponsors, including Quota, AMA Queensland and Mater Health. We encourage you to read their stories and learning more about the event!

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 Natasha Abeysekera

Dr Shiney Seo – 2024 Quota Brisbane/NCWQ Bursary

Congratulations to Dr Shiney Seo for being named the inaugural recipient of the 2024 Quota Brisbane/NCWQ Bursary, in honour of Dr Laurel Macintosh OBE! Dr Seo is an Ophthalmology Registrar who has a passion for teaching budding doctors and Ophthalmologists, as well as advocating for her peers and community.

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