AMA (WA) member since 2014
Dr Ricky Arenson
Chair, AMA (WA) Public Hospital Doctors Group
“The practice of medicine has become increasingly complicated and demanding. Managing patients, technology, money, and ever more complex bureaucracy. Joining the AMA (WA) will provide you with the professional and industrial support to navigate these challenges with confidence.”
2024 Public Hospital Specialists
membership package
$158.62 per month (excluding GST)
Newly Fellowed Doctors are now eligible for a 12 month reduced membership fee. Please contact the membership team to find out more.
Part-Time prices are also available. Your AMA (WA) membership fee is tax deductible.
Advocating for Public Hospital Specialists
Negotiated the terms and conditions for conversion to permanency for Senior Doctors through the Industrial Agreement, providing the opportunity for more than 3,000 senior practitioners to convert to permanent employment.This is a great win for medical practitioners employed in the public health system, bringing stability and continuity of employment to the profession.
Led the call for tri-location of Adult, Paediatric and Obstetric & Neonate tertiary/ quaternary services, at a metropolitan Perth site, following the shock announcement that a new Women and Babies Hospital would be built at Fiona Stanley Hospital.
Secured a percentage salary increase of 3 per cent in July 2023 through the IA, even though Government Wages Policy sought to exclude any percentage increase for doctors.
Assisted more than 1,200 doctors with industrial relations queries since the beginning of 2023.
Continued to represent practitioners transferring from Ramsay Health Care to the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS).
Secured the transfer of entitlements for doctors including rostering practices, accommodation, and contractual entitlements.
Contributed to various significant pieces of public health policy with formal submissions and advocacy.
Addressed the needs of senior public hospital doctor education at MEDCON23 with targeted sessions on the new Women and Babies Hospital, Managing Aggressive Behaviour, and the Healthcare Workforce in a post-pandemic world.
Established CPD Home, your convenient and comprehensive professional development home now that the Medical Board of Australia has new CPD standard requirements in place, discounted at 50 per cent for AMA (WA) members.
Provided access to free CPR training for all current full fee-paying AMA (WA) members.
Benefits of being an AMA (WA) member
JOB SECURITY & SAFETY
The AMA (WA) negotiates your EBA.
EXPERT ADVICE & REPRESENTATION
Whether you’re an employee, contractor or a practice owner, members can access expert industrial relations advice and representation.
CPD HOME DISCOUNTED SUBSCRIPTION
Subscribe as an AMA Member to receive a 50% discount.
FREE CPR TRAINING
Which goes towards CPD points.
FREE POLICE MEDICAL ID CARD
An AMA (WA) and WA Police initiative the Medical ID card is free to members for use during medical emergencies.
FREE PERSONALISED WEALTH REPORT
To help better understand your financial health.
FREE FINANCIAL EVENTS
Access to free financial, insurance and mortgage broking seminars and webinars.
MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
Enjoy great savings on hundreds of travel automotive, health, fitness and entertainment retailers.
TAX DEDUCTIBLE MEMBERSHIP FEE
Your AMA (WA) membership fee is tax deductible.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Contribute to the development of health policy and advocacy via our practice groups and help us lobby State and Federal Governments.
PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES
Receive Medicus and Med e-link publications plus other communication resources.
REFER A FRIEND & SAVE
Public Hospital Doctors are eligible for $100 membership credit for each successful referred member – save up to $400 per year (T&Cs apply).
DISCOUNTED & FREE EVENTS
Special member rates for AMA (WA) conferences, seminars, webinars and networking events. Plus free access to financial insurance, and mortgage broking education events.
GET UP TO $2K CASHBACK ON HOMELOANS
Members are eligible to receive up to $2K cashback on top of cash back offers from banks or lenders (T&Cs apply).
$100 VOUCHERS ON SELECT INSURANCE POLICIES
Receive $100 vouchers for new policies including Management Liability, Equipment Breakdown and Medical Practice Business Insurance.*
DISCOUNTED MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Receive discounts on online purchases of medical products including equipment, instruments and furniture. Members making regular purchases can also organise tailored discounts.+
FINANCIAL PLAN DISCOUNT
Receive 5% discount on fees associated with our ongoing financial planning (advice) service program.
FREE FINANCIAL HEALTH CHECKS
With an accredited AMA Financial Adviser.
ADVICE SERVICE PROGRAM DISCOUNT
Receive 5% discount on fees associated with our ongoing (advice) service program.
$500 OFF THE DIPLOMA OF PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Delivered by AMA Training.~
$100 OFF THE MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST COURSE
Delivered by AMA Training.~
THREE-MONTH CANDIDATE REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE DIRECT FROM AMA RECRUIT
For candidate placements sourced direct by AMA Recruit.
AMA FINANCE BROKERS REFER A FRIEND
AMA members that refer a friend, colleague or family member for a new home loan or refinancing will receive a referral fee of up to $2,000 (T&Cs apply).
^For Terms and conditions visit www.amafinance.com.au/home-loans/cashback-offer. Refer to the bank or lender cashback terms and conditions. *This is an AMA (WA) member benefit, provided externally by preferred providers and not by AMA Insurance Brokers or AMA Financial Planning. ~Terms and conditions apply. +5% discount is available for online purchases only. Limited to one discount per transaction. Cannot be redeemed with any other promotion. For AMA Finance Broker Refer a friend T&C’s visit www.amafinance.com.au/refer-a-friend. For AMA (WA) Refer a friend T&Cs visit www.amawa.com.au/member-referral-program.
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