The Waiting Room

Australian Medical Association
  • 5.0 (3)
  • MEDICINE

The Waiting Room is a podcast by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) with hosts Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy.

Episodes

  1. Episode 9 - Specialist Training in Australia with AMA Council of Doctors in Training Chair Dr Sanjay Hettige

    19/11/2025

    Episode 9 - Specialist Training in Australia with AMA Council of Doctors in Training Chair Dr Sanjay Hettige

    In this episode of The Waiting Room AMA Council of Doctors in Training Chair Dr Sanjay Hettige joins Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy to discuss Specialist Training pathways in Australia.

    28 min
  2. Episode 8 - Immunisation and vaccine hesitancy with Dr Linny Phuong

    05/11/2025

    Episode 8 - Immunisation and vaccine hesitancy with Dr Linny Phuong

    In this episode of The Waiting Room Paediatric Infectious Diseases Physician Dr Linny Phuong joins Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy to discuss vaccination, childhood immunisation and vaccine hesitancy.

    22 min
  3. Episode 7 - The Pitt and the Logjam in our Public Hospitals w/ Dr Sarah Whitelaw

    22/10/2025

    Episode 7 - The Pitt and the Logjam in our Public Hospitals w/ Dr Sarah Whitelaw

    In this episode of The Waiting Room Emergency Physician Dr Sarah Whitelaw joins Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy to discuss the Logjam in our hospitals, similarities to the TV drama The Pitt, and how to fix the crises in our hospital system.

    40 min
  4. Artificial Intelligence with Dr Michael Bonning

    08/10/2025

    Artificial Intelligence with Dr Michael Bonning

    AMA Chair of Public Health Dr Michael Bonning joins Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy to discuss artificial intelligence and healthcare.

    29 min
  5. Episode 5 - A/Prof Julian Rait on Private Health

    24/09/2025

    Episode 5 - A/Prof Julian Rait on Private Health

    AMA Vice President A/Prof Julian Rait joins Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy to discuss private health in Australia.

    26 min
  6. Episode 4 - Vaping with A/Prof Becky Freeman and Dr Michael Bonning

    10/09/2025

    Episode 4 - Vaping with A/Prof Becky Freeman and Dr Michael Bonning

    Leading researcher in youth vaping A/Prof Becky Freeman and AMA Public Health Committee Chair Dr Michael Bonning speak with Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy about the scourge of vaping in Australia, including where we are now, how we got to this point, and what more needs to be done.

    30 min
  7. Episode 3 - The Case for a Tax on Sugary Drinks

    27/08/2025

    Episode 3 - The Case for a Tax on Sugary Drinks

    AMA Senior Policy Adviser Sally Witchalls joins Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy to discuss the AMA's proposal for a tax on sugary soft drinks.

    20 min
  8. Episode 2 - Dr McMullen on the AMA's plans for GP reform

    13/08/2025

    Episode 2 - Dr McMullen on the AMA's plans for GP reform

    AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen talks with Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy about the need to reform general practice funding and structure and the AMA's propsals to ensure the longevity of general practice in Australia.

    29 min
  9. Episode 1 - Dr Danielle McMullen

    28/07/2025

    Episode 1 - Dr Danielle McMullen

    In episode 1 of The Waiting Room Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy are joined by AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen to discuss the AMA's advocacy in the lead-up to the 2025 federal election.

    23 min
  • 9 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

The Waiting Room is a podcast by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) with hosts Dr Omar Khorshid and Dr Chris Moy.

Information

  • Creator
    Australian Medical Association
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Waiting Room