The American Medical Women’s Association Interim Meeting brought together our leaders for a weekend of meaningful connection and forward-thinking discussions, highlighting the enduring need for AMWA’s advocacy and impact. Our first day included visits on the Hill, both at the White House with the Gender Policy Council and Domestic Policy Advisor to President Biden as well as various Senate offices.
(L-R, back row): Khawaja Shams, Dr. Katrina Green, Dr. Nicole Bentze, Dr. Octavia Cannon, Dana Shuaibi, Jennifer Uyere, Dr. Eileen Barrett, Dr. Bisi Alli, Dr. Paulette Cazares, Dr. Gloria Wu, Dr. Marion McCrary, Dr. Beth Garner. (L-R, front row) Sophia Hai, Dr. Susan Hingle, Emily Forester, Dr. Eliza Chin.
We celebrated the unique value each member brings to our mission, reinforcing how our strength lies in unity and a shared vision for the future of medicine. As we move forward, AMWA remains a vital force, committed to advancing equity, fostering leadership, and shaping the future of healthcare. We look forward to sharing more updates with you, our valued members.
Hotel Zena, recognized as a women’s empowerment hotel, provided the perfect backdrop for the meeting. With an impactful combination of intentional design, art, programming, and leadership, Hotel Zena is a symbol of women’s empowerment in the nation’s capital. From its decor to its ambiance, the hotel is filled with imagery that celebrates female empowerment, resilience, and success. The vast collection of art is dedicated to iconic women in history, including activists, pioneers, and trailblazers in many fields: powerful symbolism about women’s strength and contributions to society. Sound inspiring and familiar?
It was here that AMWA’s Board began two days of an intensive examination of our mission, vision, and values, informed by a series of focus groups held over the summer with various members. Overarching questions sought to determine AMWA’s focus on the health of women or health more broadly and on issues facing women in healthcare more broadly or women physicians more specifically. Rather than a new strategic plan, the board decided that strategic threads would provide a more flexible and nimble framework.
Energizing and inspiring discussions led by our President, Dr. Susan Hingle, and President-elect, Dr. Eileen Barrett, created space for valuable input from all leaders, ultimately clarifying AMWA’s path forward. As a result, AMWA’s mission, vision, and values will be thoughtfully refined to reflect these insightful conversations. Leaders left the meeting invigorated, recharged, and ready to shape the future of AMWA with renewed purpose and commitment.
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