111th AMWA Annual Meeting

Why Attend

The AMWA Annual Meeting brings together a powerful community committed to advancing women in medicine. Attendees gain:

• Leadership development for every career stage
• Clinical and research insights from top experts
• Advocacy training to drive change in healthcare
• Mentorship and networking with peers, pioneers, and national leaders
• Career-advancing opportunities including poster presentations, awards, and recognition
• A meaningful space centered around empowerment, purpose, and service

Whether you’re a student launching your path, a trainee building momentum, or a physician leading change — this meeting equips you to rise with purpose.

Schedule

Friday, March 27, 2026

• 7:30–8:30 am – Breakfast & working group meetings
• 8:30–8:45 am – Welcome
• 8:45–9:45 am – Keynote
• 9:45–11:30 am – Plenary sessions
• 11:30 am–1 pm – Lunch & Posters
• 11:30–6:30 pm – Exhibit Hall open
• 1:00–3:00 pm – Breakout sessions
• 3:00–3:30 pm – Coffee & Networking
• 3:30–5:30 pm – Breakout sessions
• 5:30–6:30 pm – Networking Reception
• 6:30-8:00 pm – Paint Night, Group Dinners

Saturday, March 28, 2026

• 7:30–8:30 am – Breakfast & working group meetings
• 8:30–11:30 am – Plenary sessions
• 11:30 am–1 pm – Lunch & Posters
• 11:30–5:00 pm – Exhibit Hall open
• 1:00–4:00 pm – Breakout sessions
• 4:00–5:00 pm – Coffee & Networking
• 4:00 – 5:30 pm – Medical School Fair & Residency Showcase
• 6:00–9:00 pm – Gala: Dinner, Fellowship Convocation, Awards, Presidential Inauguration

Sunday, March 29, 2026

• 8 am–12 pm – Sponsored education sessions with specialty exhibits – Women’s Health and AI

Keynote Speaker: Marcia Faustin, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Marcia (Marcy) Faustin is a dual-boarded family and sports medicine physician and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, Davis, with joint appointments in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Family & Community Medicine. She serves as co–head team physician for UC Davis Division I Athletics, team physician for Sacramento Republic FC, and previously was co–head team physician for the USA Gymnastics Women’s National Team, including at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Her academic interests include mental health in athletes, relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), and injury prevention in gymnastics. A former Division I track athlete and hall of fame honoree, she brings a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to athlete care across the lifespan.

Hotel

Venue Hotel

Embassy Suites SFO Airport Waterfront
150 Anza Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(Near San Francisco International Airport)

Enjoy suites with easy access to the airport, waterfront views, and convenient transportation into San Francisco.

Room Block

A limited number of rooms are available at a special AMWA rate.

If you need to release a room, please email [email protected] so we can offer it to another attendee.

CME Credit

CME Credit will be available. Information coming soon about live and enduring sessions.

For Students & Trainees

There will be special Medical Student and Premedical Tracks on Sunday, March 29, 8 am – 12 pm.

AMWA offers several opportunities to help trainees reduce the cost of attending the Annual Meeting:

• Earn registration discounts by promoting AMWA educational campaigns
• Apply for AMWA meeting grants, including:
  • Premedical Student Meeting Grants (these grants have closed)
  • Medical Student Meeting Grants (these grants have closed)
• Apply for a Premedical Juno Branch Grant to support engagement and leadership development.

Posters – Call for Abstracts/Posters

AMWA 2026 Annual Meeting – Poster & Abstract Submissions
Deadline Extended to January 31 for physicians and residents/fellows (late fee applies). Posters received after that time will be accepted on a space available basis.

We invite students, trainees, residents, fellows, and physicians to share work that reflects this year’s theme of thriving, leading, and transforming in medicine. Submissions may include research, quality improvement, innovations, or compelling clinical cases that advance equity, leadership, and service.

Review Process

Abstracts are evaluated for clarity, relevance, impact, originality, and alignment with AMWA’s mission and meeting theme, and will be accepted as space permits.

If Your Abstract Is Accepted

• Presenters must register and pay the meeting registration fee.
• Accepted abstracts may appear in digital or printed conference materials.
• You may include late-breaking data in your final presentation up until the poster submission deadline.

Submission Guidelines

• All abstracts must be submitted via the online application form.
• Maximum length: 2,000 characters (including spaces); no tables or graphics.
• All authors must approve the submission.
• Primary authors may submit up to two abstracts.
• Non-refundable fee: $55 per abstract; $75 for late submissions.
• Categories include:
  • Research (Background/Purpose, Methods, Results, Conclusion)
  • Quality Improvement / Innovation (Background, Intervention/Innovation, Results, Conclusion)
  • Clinical Case Reports (Background, Case, Clinical Significance, Conclusions)
• Do not include identifying information (author names, institutions, or cities) in the title or abstract body.
• Previously presented material may be considered with appropriate disclosure and updates.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact [email protected].

Gala

The AMWA Annual Meeting Gala is an unforgettable evening celebrating the leadership, impact, and collective power of women in medicine. Join colleagues, mentors, and changemakers for an elegant night of connection, inspiration, and recognition as we honor those advancing equity and excellence in healthcare.

Gala tickets are available for $125 during registration. Plus-one gala tickets may also be purchased through your registration.

The Gala will include a Plenary Speaker, Fellowship Convocation, Awards Presentations, Studio AMWA Artist-in-Residence Presentations, and Presidential Inaugration.

Program Ads can be a fun way to honor a colleague, thank a volunteer leader, or highlight a group within AMWA. Sign up here.

Merchandise

Browse AMWA-branded items available for purchase during the meeting. Quantities may be limited. In our effort to

• AMWA Sports T-Shirt (moisture-wicking) — $25
• AMWA Logo Aeroloft 4-Zip Pouch — $8
• “Dissent” Pin (RBG-style) — $4
• AMWA Logo Pin — $4

Innovation Challenges

Preconference

Women in Medicine Reception

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Annual Award Nominations

AMWA recognizes excellence across career stages through annual awards for physicians, residents/fellows, medical students, and premedical students. Nomination cycles vary by category, and some calls for nominations may be closed for the current year.

Nominations are currently closed.

Call for Speakers

The call for plenary, breakout, and hot topics speakers for the main program is now closed.

Sex & Gender Medicine Track

The Sex and Gender Health Collaborative (AMWA-SGHC) has curated a dedicated track on sex- and gender-based medicine during the annual meeting. The call for proposals is now closed.