Remembering Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon
by Dr. Eliza Chin One of the the special relationships in AMWA is the opportunity to network with women physician leaders around the world. AMWA is a member association of […]
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Leadership Is a Journey: Reflections from the Inaugural APA Women Physicians Leadership Institute
This past weekend, I was honored to participate as a speaker at the inaugural American Psychiatric Association (APA) Women Physicians Leadership Institute, a two-day program that brought together an impressive […]
Future Generation of Women Physicians and the Inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) held its inaugural season this summer, running through August and September and culminating in a forced game 5 championship. Four teams took part in […]
AMWA Celebrates and Supports the IMG Community
This October, AMWA is proud to recognize and support the international medical graduate (IMG) community with a series of virtual programs designed to provide practical guidance, mentorship, and connection throughout […]
AMWA Berkeley Tea and Mentoring with AMWA Executive Director
AMWA Berkeley and other premedical members gathered at the home of AMWA Executive Director Dr. Eliza Chin this past weekend for an evening of tea, conversation, and mentorship. The gathering […]
Women in Medicine Month 2026 Highlights
As we close out Women in Medicine Month this year, we wanted to highlight this month’s activities: September Premiere of 1001 CUTS on PBS AMWA was proud to partner in […]
Growth Year Series by Jasmine Max
Growth Year Series: The Growth Year Slump For many premedical students, taking time between college and medical school is no longer an anomaly. It is a normal part of the […]
Chronic Conditions and the Importance of Early COVID-19 Treatment
For patients managing chronic conditions, a COVID-19 infection can create challenges that last beyond the acute illness itself. It may worsen existing health problems and make it harder to return […]
AMWA Launches New Parent Newsletters to Support the Journey to Medicine
AMWA Launches New Parent Newsletters to Support the Journey to Medicine The path to becoming a physician is an exciting one—but it can also be unfamiliar territory for the parents […]
Hispanic Heritage Month – Dr. Sheila Toro Reflects on Her
For Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating heritage means more than honoring where I come from. It means recognizing how the values instilled in me in Venezuela continue to shape every step […]