Military and Veterans Subcommittee
The American Medical Women’s Association advocates to bring under-addressed issues to the forefront of the national agenda.
Mission Statement
To provide the cultural connect for those who have served as well as those who provide healthcare to those who serve, through peer support, mentoring, community events, team building, and other methods of engagement. The Diversity and Inclusion commitment to inclusiveness invites all AMWA members and those who support them to participate in programs and opportunities to learn how military service informs clinical practice and research.
Get Involved
We are currently looking for Students, Residents, and Physicians to join our committee. If interested, please email Kaitlyn.H.Mayer@gmail.com
Events
Support our servicewomen who will be overseas this holiday season!
The AMWA Military and VA Subcommittee invites your local AMWA Chapter to participate in a nation-wide campaign to collect gifts and send care packages specifically to deployed female soldiers. Download the AMWA Care Package Flyer for more information regarding goods and gifts we are collecting for these brave women who serve. Send your gifts to our centralized location by December 4th to ensure holiday delivery. Please email crh2@email.arizona.edu for the address.
Women at War
Presented by Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
Based on years of research and first-person interviews WOMEN AT WAR tells the stories of women who have served their country and returned from deployment to re-enter civilian life.
Saturday, November 7, 2015, 4PM
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
820 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 — 2nd Floor Conference Center
Admission is free but seating is limited, RSVP here
Click here for more details
Joining Forces Wellness Week 2015 Webcasts
November 9-13th, 2015
AMWA’s D and I Section encourage you to sign up for these webinars focusing on Veteran’s Health
