Membership Benefits

By belonging to the only women-centered medical association that crosses all specialties, AMWA Members enjoy many benefits reflecting the unique perspective of women:

An array of scholarships grants and awards to encourage continuing excellence in medicine, health care and science.

• Annual AMWA Awards highlight the accomplishments of women physicians and medical students from across the US.

Advocacy on behalf of women's health and research to bring under-addressed issues to the national agenda.

• Advises stakeholders on critical legislation, regulations, and policies at the state and local level

• Development of Position Papers on key health and policy issues

• Partners with Coalitions to improve health care access and services

Professional development resources and opportunities to learn from other physicians through networking and mentoring.

• Annual Meetings offering career and personal development workshops

• Easy-to-implement strategies for success from Doctor's Digest

• Career Center simplifies your employment search, and allows employers to post jobs and search CV's

• Mentoring for physicians, residents, and medical students

• Networking opportunities at the local, national & international levels

• Membership in the Medical Women's International Association

Education on a wide range of health care and professional development topics for providers, medical students and the general public to advance evidence-based medicine.

• Education initiatives for physicians, medical students and consumers

• Patient information designed to help women make informed life style and health care choices
  

• The Medpedia platform provides medical professionals and organizations a central place to record their knowledge and receive national and international recognition and visibility for their expertise.

Electronic and print publications keep members informed on issues affecting their practices and patients' health.

• Quarterly e-newsletter Connections, features commentary and in-depth articles

• Monthly NewsFlash keeps members current on news & AMWA events, initiatives and news from our Corporate Partners and affiliates. 

Support for programs focusing on the health care needs of underserved and disadvantaged women and their families.

• Support from our American Women's Hospitals Service (AWHS) provides care to the poor and underserved in the U.S. and abroad

• AWHS Overseas Assistance Grants provide travel funds for medical students and residents working in clinics around the world

Exclusive savings and quotes.

• Access to The Star Doctor Insurance Program for Women Physicians that provides Medical Professional Liability Insurance with preferred rates for women.Access to Long-Term Care Quote (SM) to receive instant customized online quotes from highly rated experienced insurance companies with detailed information on each company.
  
• Medelita.com offers AMWA members 15 percent discount on superb quality scrubs and lab coats. Designed to fit and flatter the female figure with a professional aesthetic - and made from modern performance fabrics.

AMWA Branded Gear

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For questions about membership, please contact our National Headquarters:  
100 North 20th Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Telephone (215) 320-3716 * Fax: (215) 564-2175 * associatedirector@amwa-doc.org * www.amwa-doc.org