American Medical Women's Association:

The Vision and Voice of Women in Medicine Since 1915

Get Involved

AMWA provides a unique community that enhances the power of women physicians. It is through a collective group of organized women in medicine that AMWA's members have blazed trails, made history, and advanced women in medicine.

Get Involved Today! 

  1. To become part of AMWA's extensive network of women physicians, become an AMWA member!  
  2. Next, connect with AMWA members online, locally, nationally, and internationally.  
  3. To network with groups of women who share your passions, join an AMWA committee, task force, or working group.  
  4. To provide or receive mentoring in a one-to-one relationship, sign up for AMWA's mentoring program where you can provide or receive guidance on a variety of career topics.
     

 No matter where you are in your career, there is an AMWA member that has been there before and can help navigate your career path.  With nearly 100 years of experience and generations of medical women working to advance women in medicine, AMWA provides a unique environment for you to network, build strategic alliances, develop leadership skills, and provide or receive mentoring.

The AMWA member benefits profile was created to help women obtain the skills necessary to advance their careers.  AMWA is here to help you build your C.V. so you can get your dream job!  Choose from the Member Benefits profile below and let us know how we can help you build your resume today!  Email associatedirector@amwa-doc.org with any questions!

   
Leadership
Leadership is one of the most valuable skills you can obtain as a woman in medicine.  National leadership experience is always a positive career development step.  You can gain national leadership experience by participating in an AMWA committee or working group or running for a National Leadership Position.  Simply visit our Leadership section Leadership Opportunities  or Committees/Working Groups to so that you can make yourself a competitive job applicant with extensive national leadership experience. 
 
Awards
Awards are another way to make your job application stand out from the crowd.  Browse through the AMWA awards to see if you or an AMWA member you know qualifies for an AMWA award.  Nominate yourself or a colleague today!
 
Speakers Bureau
     Speaking opportunities are a great way to establish yourself as an expert in your field or as an authority on a topic.  Join AMWA's speakers bureau to start gaining public speaking experience or to build your already established speaking career.
   
Global and International Experience
     Do you need to add international or global health experience to your resume?  Check out all of our global health opportunities or apply for an overseas assistance grant.
   
Advocacy
Do you want to learn how to be an effective advocate for women's health?  Gain experience by participating in AMWA's Advocacy and Policy committee as they evaluate national legislation and hot topics in the news.
    
Public Health
Do you aspire to have a career in the public health arena?  Add experience to your job application by participating in AMWA's Public Health Initiatives. 
   
A full list of AMWA's Member Benefit Profile is below: