American Medical Women's Association

American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) is a professional advocacy and educational organization of women physicians and medical students. The organization was founded in 1915 by Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen, a pioneering female physician from Chicago, who was concerned about the lack of support and opportunities for women in the medical profession.

History

The AMWA was established during a time when women physicians were an underrepresented minority. Women faced many obstacles in the medical profession, including discrimination, bias, and lack of opportunities for advancement. Dr. Van Hoosen founded the AMWA to address these issues and to provide a support network for women physicians.

The AMWA has played a significant role in advocating for women's health and women's rights in the medical profession. It has been instrumental in promoting legislation to improve women's health, advancing women's health research, and promoting women in medicine.

Mission and Goals

The mission of the AMWA is to advance women in medicine and improve women's health. The organization achieves this through advocacy, education, and mentorship. The AMWA's goals include promoting the inclusion of women in leadership roles in medicine, advocating for equity in health care for all women, and promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct among women physicians.

Programs and Initiatives

The AMWA offers a variety of programs and initiatives to support its mission. These include the AMWA Leadership Program, which provides training and mentorship for women physicians seeking leadership roles; the AMWA Fellowship Program, which offers advanced training in women's health and gender-specific medicine; and the AMWA Advocacy Program, which advocates for policies that improve women's health and promote gender equity in medicine.

Membership

Membership in the AMWA is open to all women physicians, medical students, and other health care professionals who support the mission and goals of the organization. Members receive a variety of benefits, including access to educational resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy tools.

See Also

• Women in medicine
• Gender disparities in health
• Bertha Van Hoosen