Leadership
Invest in your career with the AMWA EVOLVE Certificate in Leadership—a dynamic leadership program with coaching that empowers residents to navigate real-world challenges, build confidence, and lead with purpose.
Join AMWA to gain invaluable mentorship, sponsorship, advocacy opportunities, and a powerful network of women physicians committed to advancing gender equity and empowering your medical journey.
Awards
AMWA honors outstanding residents whose excellence, leadership, and compassion set the standard for the future of medicine. Grants support global travel for service, community and innovation grants.
Community
Start a an AMWA branch in your community and enjoy discounts on future events and products.
Membership Benefits
- All AMWA members are automatically members of the Medical Women’s International Association.
- Member discount on all AMWA-sponsored programs, merchandise, executive MBA programs, board prep resources, and more.
- A bi-weekly email NewsFlash and AMWA Resident Quarterly to keep you up to date.
- Networking, mentorship, and sponsorship opportunities.
Membership Dues
Fellows $50
(one fee, all years)
Residents $80
(one fee, all years)
Why You Should Join
Leadership
AMWA is committed to closing the gender gap in healthcare leadership
- AMWA offers national and local leadership opportunities, including division leadership, state directorship, branch leadership, working group leadership, representation with the United Nations Department of Global Communication and at the American Medical Association.
Excellence
AMWA recognizes the achievements of residents and fellows in medicine, science and public service.
- Nominate a friend or colleague for a national award, highlighting leadership, service, or mentorship.
Service
AMWA actively supports programs that focus on the needs of underserved communities, with a focus on women and children.
- The American Women’s Hospitals Service (AWHS) travel and community project grants supports trainees who are looking to work in these areas, abroad and at home.
Education
AMWA provides abundant education opportunities through…
- The Annual Meeting, summits, and roundtables
- Trainings in advocacy, implicit bias, empathic communication
- Learn to Identify and Fight Trafficking (LIFT)
- Gradate Medical Education initiatives
Networking, Mentorship, Sponsorship
- Tap into AMWA’s programs for networking, mentorship, and sponsorship.
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