AMWA 111th 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.

Preliminary Schedule

(Subject to change)

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: Together We Rise: Championing Mental Health – Marcia Faustin, MD, FAAFP
• 9:45–11:30 am – Plenary sessions
• 11:30 am–1:00 pm – Lunch / Physician & Resident posters
• 11:30–6:30 pm – Exhibit Hall open
• 1:00–3:00 pm – Breakout sessions
• 3:00–3:30 pm – Afternoon Coffee & Networking
• 3:30–5:30 pm – Breakout sessions
• 5:30–6:30 pm – Welcome reception / Student posters

Saturday, March 28, 2026

• 7:30–8:30 am – Breakfast & working group meetings
• 8:30–11:30 am – Plenary sessions
• 11:30 am–1:00 pm – Lunch
• 11:30–5:00 pm – Exhibit Hall open
• 1:00–4:00 pm – Breakout sessions
• 4:00–5:00 pm – Afternoon Coffee Break
• 5:00–6:00 pm – Pre-Gala Networking
• 6:00–9:00 pm – Gala: Dinner & awards

Sunday, March 29, 2026

• 8:00 am–12:00 pm – Sponsored education sessions (not eligible for CME)
• 8:00 am–12:00 pm – Exhibit Hall open

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

For Students & Trainees

Posters – Call for Abstracts/Posters

AMWA 2026 Annual Meeting – Poster & Abstract Submissions
Deadline Extended to November 10, 2025 (late fee applies)

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.

Key Dates

• Submission deadline (extended): November 10, 2025, 11:59 pm PT (late fee applies)
• Late posters accepted: For physician and resident abstracts (with late fee)
• Notifications: Sent in December 2025

Review Process

Abstracts are evaluated for clarity, relevance, impact, originality, and alignment with AMWA’s mission and meeting theme.

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

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) is curating a dedicated track on sex- and gender-based medicine during the annual meeting. The call for proposals is now closed.