Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences is an academy to promote health and medical sciences in Australia. It was established in June 2014.[1]

It cites[1] "The Academy will serve the three purposes identified as of high priority in the 2013 Strategic Review of Health and Medical Research":[2]

  • Mentoring the next generation of clinician researchers
  • Providing independent advice to government and others on issues relating to evidence-based medical practice and medical researchers
  • Providing a forum for discussion on progress on medical research with an emphasis on translation of research into practice

Fellowship

In 2014 the academy commenced awarding the honour of "Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences" to 50 medical scientists each year.

Elected fellows include:[3]

References
  1. "History AAHMS". Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  2. The McKeon Report, apo.org.au; Strategic Review of Health and Medical Research, unsw.edu.au
  3. "Fll List of Current Fellows" (PDF). Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2020.


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