Medical postcard from Australia, the world's largest island

Abstract

The Australasian Medical Writers Association (AMWA) comprises about 300 journalists, writers, editors, and health professionals based in Australia and nearby island nations, particularly New Zealand and Fiji. AMWA has held a popular conference annually since its formation in 1982. Members whose writing is essentially product promotion are restricted to affiliate membership, and AMWA does not accept sponsorship from the pharmaceutical industry.

Keywords:

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Fiji
• Australasia
• Association
• Medical writing

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Justin Coleman

Dr Justin Coleman is a general practitioner with a Master's in Public Health and works in Aboriginal health in Brisbane and the remote outback. He lectures in medicine, public health, and medical writing at Griffith University, the University of Queensland, and for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He has been a medical writer and editor for 17 years and AMWA President for three. He can be found on the Internet at http://drjustincoleman.com/ and on Twitter as the ‘Naked Doctor’ at @drjustincoleman