Australian Chinese Medical Association

The Australian Chinese Medical Association Inc (ACMA) in NSW was formed on the 20th September, 1990

The aims of the ACMA are :

• to promote the professional standards for its members
• to provide a forum for professional and social exchange amongst members
• to promote and conduct continuing medical education and research
• to respond to community issues affecting its members
• to acquire knowledge and respond to health issues affecting the Australian Chinese community
• to contribute to deserving charitable causes and organisations
• to promote mutual understanding and liaison with other medical organisations

Membership is open to all medical practitioners registered in the states and territories of Australia. About two-thirds are in General Practice, with the remainder from almost all the sub-specialties, as well as hospital, resident medical staff.

Association members have joined together to purchase a property, ACMA House, for the use of the Association.

ACMA offers a wide range of services and functions to its members and the community.

Medical Education

ACMA has a strong continuing education program with prominent speakers, participating in monthly educational seminars, as well as the Annual Scientific Meeting. 

Social

ACMA has a number of social functions (including a Chinese New Year Dinner) and sporting events (golf and tennis) throughout the year.

Community

ACMA participates actively in promoting health issues in the community, such as Women's health, Cancer, and Heart disease.  The ACMA Charitable Trust was established in 1993 to promote the welfare of the Australian community. Donations to the Trust are tax-deductible.

Communications & Publications

ACMA produces 4 issues of "ACMA NewsMagazine" a year.  From time to time it publishes a health directory which lists members' practices and special interests. In addition to the ACMA NewsMagazine, the Association hosts a discussion list (acmaforum-subscribe@yahoogroups.com). Members are encouraged to join the list. This list is only open to ACMA members.

ACMA has a website at www.acma.org.au.  

Young ACMAs

A "Professional Advisory Group" has been set up to provide advice and support in areas of general practice and subspecialty training to the members of the Association.

ACMA aims to establish itself as a vigorous, vibrant and responsible organisation. It seeks to promote the excellent professional status of its members and to increase the degree of co-operation and mutual concern amongst its members.

Active membership participation is strongly encouraged and welcomed.