By Mustafa Hamimi On the 17th of August, the Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) and Soulseed collaborated in hosting a networking event at the University of Queensland. Over 85 student healthcare practitioners were in attendance. A keynote lecture was given by Dr Zohair Abdul-Rahman, titled ‘An overview of Sacred Medicine in healthcare.’ The talk captivated…
The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) recently hosted a Zoom session for newly arrived Palestinians from Gaza on Saturday 10 August 2024. Led by Dr Mahmoud Youssef, the session aimed to educate these families about the Australian healthcare system and provide them with essential information to navigate their health needs in their new environment. Dr…
On Saturday 10 August 2024, volunteers from the Australian Islamic Medical Association’s Victorian branch conducted a Lifesavers event at the Australian Albanian Islamic society’s Youth Centre, engaging over 45 children and adults. The event featured demonstrations on critical lifesaving skills, including CPR, recovery positioning, and defibrillator usage, led by a team of medical professionals, including…
By Dr Jasmin Dabboucy On the evening of Saturday 3 August 2024, the Australian Islamic Medical Association’s Victorian branch held a networking evening at Oakwood Premier Melbourne. The event began with a warm welcome by Dr Jasmin Dabboucy, AIMA Victoria’s Vice President and Member Engagement Officer, and an important Tarbiya on empathetic practice by pharmacist…
By Farhan Ishraq, Final Year Medical Student Australian Islamic Medical Association’s (AIMA) Victorian branch recently made a significant impact at the Islamic College of Melbourne’s (ICOM) annual Careers Expo, held for Year 9, 10, 11, and 12 students on Friday 2 August 2024. This event provided an invaluable opportunity for students to explore potential career…
By Amber Anees Catering towards the rising interest in medical school applications, the Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) student team hosted their 2nd event of the year aimed at giving exclusive insight into the life of a medical student and pathways into entrance. The event took place at the University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus on…
By Zameer Seleem The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) SA was blessed to have the opportunity to participate in this year’s International Food Fiesta on Friday 2 August 2024, hosted by the Adelaide Medical Student’s Society (AMSS). We served biriyani, chicken curry, Malaysian pastries, and dates. Expecting only 50-60 customers, we were delighted to welcome…
By Maryam Darmawan The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) hosted a leadership course in Brisbane on Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 June, an event featuring many engaging speakers and attended by like-minded individuals from across the country. Over two days, the attendees were deeply moved by the genuine passion of the speakers and the tireless…
By: Dr Sohel Modan The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) South Australia charter held a highly informative symposium on Saturday 11 May 2024 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, featuring a diverse range of discussions on metabolic syndrome and obesity by prominent physicians, surgeons, psychiatrists, and allied health professionals. The event began in typical AIMA tradition…
Sunday 19 May 2024 saw an excellent turnout for Lifesavers at Sunshine Coast, QLD. Led by Dr Maureen Khan and her team, the first lifesavers at Sunshine Coast had many women and children attend. The event attracted multiple individuals interested in joining AIMA, including several GPs keen on being added to the Gaza refugee volunteer…