American Medical Women's Association / AMWA

09/01/2026

September is Women in Medicine Month—a time to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of women physicians, honor those who opened doors before us, and continue building a future in which women can lead, thrive, and make their fullest impact in medicine.

Throughout September, the American Medical Women’s Association will celebrate women in medicine across generations.

🎬 Bringing 1001 CUTS to a national audience
AMWA is proud to partner in the PBS premiere and screening of this powerful documentary examining the experiences of women surgeons and the gender inequities that persist in medicine.

🎙️ Annual Women in Medicine Lectureship
We will co-host this annual conversation with the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation, bringing together distinguished leaders to explore leadership, science, and the future of healthcare.

🌟 Celebrating our 2026 AMWA INSPIRE Awardees
Later this month, we will recognize an extraordinary group of women physicians who lead, mentor, innovate, advocate, educate, serve—and inspire those around them.

🏛️ Presidents, Pioneers, and Progress: The Women Who Led AMWA
We will close the month by launching a new historical exhibition celebrating the generations of women physicians who have led AMWA since its founding in 1915—and whose leadership helped shape both our organization and the larger history of women in medicine.

Progress is built across generations.

We honor the pioneers who opened doors. We celebrate the women transforming medicine today. And we invest in those who will lead medicine next.

This September, join AMWA in celebrating Women in Medicine Month.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4xwRk7I

08/31/2026

AMWA remembers with love and gratitude Mary Ellen Morrow, our beloved longtime photographer and cherished member of the AMWA family.

The daughter of AMWA Past President Dr. Laura Morrow, Mary Ellen grew up with AMWA as part of her life—and over the years, she became an important part of ours. Through her camera lens, she captured countless moments of friendship, celebration, leadership, and history, preserving memories that will remain part of AMWA’s legacy for generations to come.
But Mary Ellen gave us far more than photographs. She brought warmth, humor, creativity, and a deep devotion to the AMWA community. She cared about getting every photograph just right—and always wanted each of us to look our very best.

We will miss seeing Mary Ellen behind the camera at our gatherings, but we will continue to see AMWA through her eyes in the thousands of moments she so lovingly preserved.
We extend our deepest condolences to her family and all who knew and loved her. Those wishing to honor Mary Ellen’s memory may also consider making a gift to AMWA.

Read our tribute to Mary Ellen: https://loom.ly/GgRaxwE

08/28/2026

Join us for the Annual Women in Medicine Lectureship as we celebrate the leadership, impact,
and vision of women who are transforming healthcare.
Transforming Healthcare: Celebrating Women in Medicine will feature distinguished women
physician leaders sharing their perspectives on leadership, public health, advocacy, and the future
of medicine.

Speakers:
Sandra Fryhofer, MD
President-elect, American Medical Association
Debra Houry, MD, MPH
Senior Fellow, Yale University
Former Chief Medical Officer, CDC

Moderator:
Vidhya Prakash, MD

Associate Dean, SIU Medicine
AMWA Secretary
September 24, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM ET
Presented by the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) and the Women in
Medicine Legacy Foundation (WIMLF).

Register: bit.ly/amwawimlf2026

08/26/2026

What’s women’s professional baseball got to do with AMWA?

Quite a lot, as it turns out.

The inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League is making history—and one of its four teams, the Boston Hunters, is named in honor of pioneering woman physician Dr. Harriot Kezia Hunt (1805–1875).

Dr. Hunt established a successful medical practice decades before women were widely accepted into the medical profession. Twice denied admission to Harvard Medical School because she was a woman, she nevertheless continued learning, practicing medicine, caring for patients, and claiming a place in a profession that was not yet ready to welcome her.

Now, nearly two centuries later, her name is being carried onto a professional baseball field by women breaking barriers of their own.

AMWA Past President Dr. Susan Hingle attended one of the inaugural games in Springfield, Illinois, and beautifully captured what it means for children—especially young girls—to witness women doing something they previously could not grow up to do professionally.

That connection between past and future resonates deeply with AMWA. Since 1915, generations of women physicians have opened doors, challenged assumptions, and created opportunities for those who came next.

Whether in medicine or on the baseball diamond, representation expands our sense of what is possible.

We’ll be cheering for the women taking the field—and celebrating the pioneering women whose shoulders they stand upon. ⚾👩‍⚕️

Read the story and Dr. Hingle’s reflections: https://loom.ly/qiOVyPs

By Eliza Lo Chin, MD, MPH Whoever would have thought that AMWA would be following baseball this summer. It so happens that the inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball […]

08/26/2026

Join AMWA's Coaching Working Group Meeting to connect with fellow coaches, share ideas, and collaborate on advancing coaching within medicine.

Please note: Participation is open only to individuals who have completed a certified coach training program.

Learn more and register:
https://bit.ly/44GVPA4

08/19/2026

Join AMWA today from 8:00–9:00 PM ET for Women Physicians Leading AI and hear from physician leaders at the forefront of artificial intelligence in medicine.

Learn how AI is reshaping healthcare, explore its impact on clinical practice, and gain perspectives from women leading innovation in this rapidly evolving field.

There's still time to register:
https://bit.ly/4wkS5Qt

08/17/2026

🎬 Coming to PBS this Women in Medicine Month!

AMWA is proud to celebrate the national PBS premiere of 1001 Cuts, the award-winning documentary created and produced by AMWA member Dr. Sarah Temkin.

Beginning September 1, the film will bring the experiences of women in surgery to audiences nationwide, exploring workplace culture, barriers to advancement, and the ongoing pursuit of equity in medicine.

As a national impact partner, AMWA is proud to help amplify these important conversations and the women working to transform medicine. 💙

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4g2RCfn

08/14/2026

📰 AMWA IN THE NEWS Stories matter—especially when they preserve experiences that might otherwise go unheard.

Two recent AMWA articles reflect on reproductive health care before Roe and in the years since Dobbs:

🔹 Why Pre-Roe Abortion Stories Matter Again After Dobbs — Dr. Laurel Waters reflects on firsthand accounts from women who sought abortion care before Roe and why preserving these stories matters today.

🔹 Four Years After Dobbs, the Untold Stories Still Matter — Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber and Dr. Lara Hart examine the impact of Dobbs on patients, physicians, trainees, and communities.

Behind every policy and headline are real people whose experiences deserve to be heard. 💙

Read both articles: https://bit.ly/4xrkG71 https://bit.ly/4q8JLBC

08/13/2026

📰 AMWA IN THE NEWS

AMWA is looking for State Directors to help strengthen connections and engagement within local AMWA communities.

This leadership opportunity offers members a chance to build community, expand AMWA’s presence at the state level, and help advance our mission to support women in medicine. 💙

Interested in getting more involved and making an impact in your state?

Read more: https://bit.ly/4b3Hm4Q

08/13/2026

📰 AMWA IN THE NEWS

AMWA brought an important physician perspective to the 21st Annual U.S. Aging Conference, highlighting the impact of utilization management on patients and healthcare professionals.

By participating in conversations like these, AMWA continues to advocate for healthcare policies and practices that prioritize patients and support physicians. 💙

Read more: https://bit.ly/4wQLKfU