An independent voice for health, research, policy and advice

An expert representative and independent voice for health and medical sciences in Australia.

Dedicated to engaging with the community, industry and government on pressing issues to improve health for all.

Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences

a snapshot

The aim of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) is to advance research throughout Australia in the fields of health and medicine.

Our goal is to ensure the application of this research provides benefits for all Australians.

Impartial, independent and authoritative voice on health policy and medical research.

448 Fellows from a variety of sectors throughout Australia’s states and territories.

Interdisciplinary body elected based on exceptional contributions to the fields of health and medical science.

Supports early to mid-career academics through a series of programs and awards.

Leaders in advice provision to government agencies and industry bodies on healthcare, including the current COVID-19 pandemic response.

The Academy was co-founded by inaugural President Professor Ian Frazer – the co-inventor of the cervical cancer vaccine.

Harnessing research for better health

The Academy is currently working on a major project that aims to improve healthcare for Australians by better enabling research to be conducted within the health system.

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Six rising research leaders join AAHMS Mentorship Program

Six emerging research leaders with expertise in cardiology, dietetics, genetics, neurology, addiction and exercise science have joined the Academy's Mentorship Program and will become Associate Members for three years.

Join our Annual Meeting

Save the date for our annual meeting in Melbourne from 13-14 October, with our Mentorship workshop to be held on 12 October.

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Who are we?

AAHMS is Australia’s Learned Academy for the health and medical sciences and an independent voice for the sector.

The Academy is an interdisciplinary body made up of 448 Fellows. Each Fellow is elected by their peers for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the health and medical sciences in their respective fields.

How do we operate?

The cross-sector experience of our Fellows ensures that our advice is independent, expert and evidence-based. We use our knowledge and networks to drive change and provide leadership to ensure the most pressing health issues facing society can be addressed for the benefit of all.

AAHMS also actively engages with patients and the general public to raise awareness, increase education and enhance the benefits experienced by all Australians as a result of our applied research.

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Our Academy

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has been providing an authoritative and impartial voice for the health and medical science community since 2014.

Policy

Drawing on the highest quality available evidence combined with our Fellows’ collective expert advice, we’re able to provide much needed medical and health policy advice while advancing the research of the best and brightest scientists.

Fellowship

Our Fellows are at the heart of our outreach, health advice, policy consultation and public engagement.

Each member of the Fellowship is elected by their peers based on achievements and extraordinary contributions to Australian health and medical science.

Mentorship Program

Are you an emerging leader in the fields of health and medical science? Do you want to contribute and play your part in addressing the most important health issues facing our society?

The Academy’s Mentorship Program offers both independent advice and informed support in career development, succession planning and leadership advancement. We’re dedicated to the continuing advancement of research, nurturing of future leaders, and ensuring that every Australian benefits from the important work we do.

Life as a Clinician-Scientist events

If you haven’t been to one of our events on life as a clinician-scientist, make sure to find out more about our programs today. These activities offer students, trainees, junior doctors and early career researchers the opportunity to learn from leaders, become inspired, and receive encouragement to become increasingly involved in cutting edge industry research.

Our events are run throughout New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia, and are aimed at facilitating practical workshops to help you gain the necessary skills to succeed. Designed to foster a combination of clinical practice with research, Life as a Clinician-Scientist is a must-attend event for all aspiring clinician-researchers.

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Whether you’re looking to nominate a colleague for an award, make a donation to the Academy or simply find out more about the work we do, research we advance and health policy advice we provide, sign up to our mailing list today.