A June Awareness Theme Unknown to Most
By Eliza Lo Chin, MD, MPH – AMWA Executive Director Today, I learned that in addition to June being Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, World […]
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The Role of Mentorship: Exploring How Mentorship Programs Can Help Reduce Disparities in Medical Careers
Authors: Meghan Etsey MS3, Bethany Fenton MS2, Teresa Lazar, MD, MSEd on behalf of the AMWA Gender Equity Task Force Gender inequality remains a persistent challenge in the medical field, […]
Historically Significant Women in Medicine: Highlighting the Contributions of Women in Medicine and Their Lasting Impacts
Authors: Meghan Etsey, MS3 and Dr. Rosy Thachil MD, FACC on behalf of the AMWA Gender Equity Task Force Source: Self-Rescuing Princess Society. Inspiration: Pioneering Women in Medicine You Need […]
Bridging the Gap: Understanding and Addressing Healthcare Disparities
Omofolarin Debellotte Region 2 Director, AMWA Premedical Division Graduate of New York University with a degree in Organizational Behavior Healthcare disparities remain one of the most persistent challenges facing […]
Revolutionizing Osteoporosis Detection and Management with Artificial Intelligence
By Eliza Chin, MD, MPH May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month and the launch of AMWA’s campaign to promote bone health through the early detection and management of osteoporosis. This condition, […]
Reproductive Health: Discussing Access to Reproductive Health Services and Education
Authors: Meghan Etsey MS3, Laura Uricoechea MS4, Brianna Clark, DO, MPH, CNPM, IBCLC on behalf of the AMWA Gender Equity Task Force Access to reproductive health services is a fundamental […]
Physician Practice Alert: Compounded GLP-1 Drugs Face Imminent Legal Deadlines
Today marks the last deadline imposed by the FDA for the use of compounded versions of GLP-1 receptor agonists—specifically semaglutide and tirzepatide. While compounded products in this class of drugs […]
Why I Love Clinical Experience: Lessons and a Lot of Learning
Written by Natalia Maya As pre-health students, we often feel immense pressure to check off boxes from our graduate school application checklists. The pursuit of research, volunteering, and work experience, […]
2025-2026 Premedical Division Blog Introduction
Hello everyone! My name is Natalia Maya, and I am a fourth-year premedical student at the University of Florida. I study Health Sciences and am pursuing a certificate in Artificial […]
Breaking the Silence: Addressing Bias in Urology and the Misdiagnosis of Women with Urinary Issues
Authors: Rhea Manohar, MPH, Meghan Etsey, Brianna Clark, DO, MPH, CNPM, IBCLC on behalf of the AMWA Gender Equity Task Force “Why do I pee when I laugh, cough, or […]