Australia’s authority on, and trusted voice of, health and medical science
Australia’s Learned Academy for health and medical sciences. Dedicated to improving health outcomes by providing independent, evidence-based leadership that bridges science to policy, practice, and public understanding.
ABOUT
A bridge between science and society
Our 551 Fellows are the very best of Australia’s health and medical researchers and clinician scientists.
We serve the public good by drawing on this expertise and our ability to bring together the right people across research, policy and practice to provide independent, evidence-based advice on the issues that shape Australia’s health – to government, health leaders and the community. The Academy is a bridge between science and society – connecting the best evidence and expertise to the decisions that matter so that research and innovation translate into better policy, better practice, and better health outcomes.
Future-fit health
systems
A future-fit health system must have research and innovation embedded as core functions.
Trust in health and medical expertise
Public trust is fundamental to the success of our health system, yet it is increasingly under pressure.
Equity in and access to health and medical research
Health equity demands fair and inclusive access to and leadership of medical research, expertise and care.
FEATURED
Our Fellows
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences elects the best and brightest minds in the field of medical and health sciences as Fellows.
Professor Anne-Louise Ponsonby
FAHMS
Division Head Early Brain Science, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
Professor Prashanthan Sanders
FAHMS
Director, Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders, Adelaide University
Professor Susan Walker
AO FAHMS
Head of Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne
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The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences elects the best and brightest minds in the field of medical and health sciences as Fellows.
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