BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//American Medical Women's Association - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://amwa-doc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for American Medical Women's Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Helsinki BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T130040Z CREATED:20260505T153445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T130040Z UID:25367-1782414000-1782417600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Strengthening Leadership and Culture through the Areas of Work life to Reduce Physician Burnout DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an engaging workshop designed to utilize the Areas of Worklife model to understand systemic drivers of burnout that are creating mismatches between physicians and the workplace\, challenging teams and organizations. \n\n\n\nFeaturing :Tianne Foster\, MD. Burnout Expert & Workplace Well-Being Consultant. Author of Reality Check: Recognize Burnout\, Prevent It\, and Discover How to Live Well Dr. Tianne Foster is a globally trained medical professional specializing in burnout prevention and workplace well-being\, integrating conflict management as a key factor in team dynamics. As the author of Reality Check: Recognize Burnout\, Prevent It\, and Discover How to Live Well\, she provides individuals and organizations with practical tools to prevent burnout and improve engagement. With a background spanning the United States\, Canada\, and the United Kingdom\, she brings a global perspective to workplace challenges\, offering actionable strategies to foster equity and well-being. www.therealitycheckbook.com \n\n\n\nPringl Miller\, MD FACS. Chief Executive Officer\, Physician Just Equity (PJE). Dr. Pringl Miller is board-certified in general surgery and hospice and palliative medicine with fellowship training in clinical medical ethics. She advocates for the ethical\, just\, and fair treatment of talented physicians in their workplaces. Dr. Pringl founded the non-profit advocacy organization PJE to provide peer support\, by request\, to physicians experiencing workplace injustices to champion a balanced resolution. A research letter published in JGIM describes the novel PJE approach to peer support: Read. \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/strengthening-leadership-and-culture-through-the-areas-of-work-life-to-reduce-physician-burnout/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260617T210323Z CREATED:20260612T192314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T210323Z UID:26079-1782223200-1782226800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:What Women and Clinicians Should Know About Cognitive Health DESCRIPTION:Webinar \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJune 23\, 2026 at 2 pm ET \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nFeatured Panelists \n\n\n\n\nNeelum T. Aggarwal\, MD: Board-certified cognitive neurologist\, clinical trialist and professor of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center.\n\n\n\nLeah Fisher: Award-winning author and retired psychotherapist who is living with mild cognitive impairment.\n\n\n\nMeryl Comer: Co-Founder of  Us Against Alzheimer’s\, Women Against Alzheimer’s\, Representative of the Global BBP BrainTrust\, and Vice Chairperson of WHAM (Women’s Health Access Matters).\n\n\n\nCalli Cook\, DNP\, APRN: Associate Clinical Professor and director of the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at Emory School of Nursing and a nurse practitioner at the Emory Brain Health Center.\n\n\n\nJessica Steier\, DrPH\, PMP (Moderator): Founder and CEO of Unbiased Science\, a health communications company that brings data to life for general audiences seeking rigorous scientific inquiry.\n\n\n\n\nWe also invite you to listen to the Mind Matt(Hers) podcast. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/what-women-and-clinicians-should-know-about-cognitive-health/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amwa-doc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UPDATED_Webinar_Landscape-Graphic-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T231921Z CREATED:20260505T225515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T231921Z UID:25375-1781118000-1781121600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Film Discussion: Joy\, The Birth of IVF DESCRIPTION:“Joy tells the remarkable true story behind the ground-breaking birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978\, the world’s first ‘test-tube- baby’\, and the tireless 10-year journey to make it possible. Told through the perspective of Jean Purdy\, a young nurse and embryologist\, who joined forces with scientist Robert Edwards and surgeon Patrick Steptoe to unlock the puzzle of infertility by pioneering in vitro fertilization (IVF). The film celebrates the power of perseverance and the wonders of science as it follows this maverick trio of visionaries who overcame tremendous odds and opposition to realize their dream\, and in doing so allowed millions of people to dream with them.” \n\n\n\nDiscussants include: Dr. Paula Amato (Discussant)\, Dr. Jane Petro (Moderator)\, and Dr. Maria Bustillo (Moderator) \n\n\n\nView the film on Netflix. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/film-discussion-joy-the-birth-of-ivf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T181940Z CREATED:20260205T084215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T181940Z UID:23644-1781031600-1781037000@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Navigating Conversations in Reproductive Care DESCRIPTION:June 9\, 2026\n7 pm ET \nREGISTER NOW \nOrganized by AMWA and the Reproductive Health Coalition (RHC)\nThe Reproductive Health Coalition\, AMWA\, and Doctors for America are working to transform how we talk about access to abortion care—grounding conversations in empathy\, evidence\, and shared values. By equipping clinicians and advocates with influence skills and powerful narratives\, we aim to reframe abortion not as a debate\, but as essential\, compassionate healthcare rooted in the lived experiences of patients and providers alike.\nJoin us and help transform the landscape of reproductive care access.\nWe invite you to read this letter with information about the training that was designed by Dr. Lisa Harris and Goodwin Simon Strategic Research. This training will provide extremely valuable information applicable to many discussions in healthcare.\n\n A wonderful pre-session video (2 hrs) covering key points on communication.\n Live\, virtual 1-1/2 hour training reviewing information and data on messaging techniques \n\n“This training was exceptional. The insights I gained will enhance my practice across many areas of healthcare and empower me to engage in empathic conversations—even with those whose beliefs differ from my own. Every healthcare practitioner should take this training.”   — A Participant\n\nCan’t make these dates?  Fill out this interest form to be notified of future dates. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/navigating-conversations-in-reproductive-care/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T070122Z CREATED:20260429T203542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T070122Z UID:25299-1780747200-1780758000@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Physician Fertility Summit DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\nView Agenda\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nIn-Kind Partner \n\n\n\n\nThis Summit brings together clinicians\, researchers\, trainees\, employers\, and advocates to explore the full spectrum of family-building in medicine—from fertility preservation and infertility treatment to workplace policies\, mental health\, and alternative pathways to parenthood. With a focus on evidence-based solutions and real-world implementation\, the program highlights emerging research\, innovative employer practices\, and policy strategies that support physicians across all stages of their careers. \n\n\n\nAt its core\, the Summit underscores a central message: supporting fertility and family-building is not a personal issue alone—it is a workforce\, equity\, and healthcare sustainability issue. By fostering multidisciplinary dialogue and equipping participants with practical tools for advocacy and change\, the third AMWA Physician Fertility Summit advances a shared commitment to ensuring that physicians can both thrive in their careers and build the lives they envision. \n\n\n\nJune 6\, 2026 12-3pm ET \n\n\n\nRegistration is free. \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/physician-fertility-summit-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260523T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T161247Z CREATED:20260527T070100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T161247Z UID:25571-1779523200-1779555600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Podcast Episode Launch - Alzheimer's Disease DESCRIPTION:In this important conversation hosted by Unbiased Science\, AMWA member Neelum T. Aggarwal\, MD\, neurologist at the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center\, joins Leah Fisher\, award-winning author\, psychotherapist and advocate living with early Alzheimer’s disease\, to discuss the realities of navigating an early diagnosis. \n\n\n\nTogether\, they explore the importance of early detection\, the latest in innovative treatments\, the need to reduce stigma surrounding conversations about early Alzheimer’s Disease and the unique impact the disease has on women. Blending clinical expertise with lived experience\, this conversation highlights the critical role of community\, caregiver support\, and proactive brain health awareness. \n\n\n\nHost: Jessica Steier\, DrPH\, PMP \n\n\n\nGuests:Leah Fisher\, award-winning author\, psychotherapist\, amateur photographer and traveler. She also lives with early Alzheimer’s Disease. \n\n\n\nNeelum T. Aggarwal\, MD\, is a neurologist at the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center\, and professor in the Department of Neurological Sciences. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 27 \n\n\n\n\nListen here URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/podcast-episode-launch-alzheimers-disease/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amwa-doc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Exploring-Brain-Health-Among-Women-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T013000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260522T143000 DTSTAMP:20260523T171910Z CREATED:20260519T090115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T171910Z UID:25570-1779413400-1779460200@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Screening and Discussion of 1001 CUTS DESCRIPTION:AMWA is honored to co-organize a special screening of the film 1001 CUTS during the sidelines of the World Health Assembly\, in collaboration with the Medical Women’s International Association\, Federation of Medical Women of Canada\, Georgian Medical Women’s Association\, and the Egyptian Medical Women’s Association. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nMay 22\, 20261:30-2:30 pmWorld Council of Churches\, Kyoto Building\, Savele Room\, 2nd floor. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/screening-and-discussion-of-1001-cuts/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amwa-doc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1001-Cuts-Screeing-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260521T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260521T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T121212Z CREATED:20260519T114101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T121212Z UID:25581-1779386400-1779391800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Protecting 26 Million Women and 20 Million Children from Sepsis DESCRIPTION:AMWA joined the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) and the Global Sepsis Alliance in convening a high-level official side event on Sepsis during the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva for the second time. \n\n\n\nThe event will bring together health ministers\, representatives of international organizations\, clinicians\, advocates\, parliamentarians\, and global health leaders to strengthen political commitment and accelerate action against sepsis worldwide\, especially for protecting newborns\, children\, and women. \n\n\n\nCo-organizers of the event include Women in Global Health\, the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists (WFSA)\, the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA)\, Egypt\, and Georgia. \n\n\n\nThe event is co-sponsored by prominent global health partners\, including the Laerdal Foundation\, the UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health\, the Virchow Foundation\, the Sepsis Stiftung\, the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST)\, the Sepsis Trust New Zealand\, the Swiss Sepsis Program (SSP)\, the African Sepsis Alliance (ASA)\, the European Sepsis Alliance (ESA)\, and the Eastern Mediterranean Sepsis Alliance (EMSA)\, as well as national associations of Medical Women from Egypt\, Georgia\, and the United States.\, in convening a high-level official side event on Sepsis during the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva for the second time. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\nProtecting 26 Million Women and 20 Million Children from Sepsis – A Global Health Imperative \n\n\n\nThursday\, May 21\, 2026\, from 18:00 to 19:30 CEST \n\n\n\nRoom XI at the Palais des Nations in Geneva\, Switzerland \n\n\n\nThe event brings together health ministers\, representatives of international organizations\, clinicians\, advocates\, parliamentarians\, and global health leaders to strengthen political commitment and accelerate action against sepsis worldwide\, especially for protecting newborns\, children\, and women. \n\n\n\nCo-organizers of the event include Women in Global Health\, the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists (WFSA)\, the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA)\, and leaders from Egypt\, and Georgia. \n\n\n\nThe event is co-sponsored by prominent global health partners\, including the Laerdal Foundation\, the UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health\, the Virchow Foundation\, the Sepsis Stiftung\, the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST)\, the Sepsis Trust New Zealand\, the Swiss Sepsis Program (SSP)\, the African Sepsis Alliance (ASA)\, the European Sepsis Alliance (ESA)\, and the Eastern Mediterranean Sepsis Alliance (EMSA)\, as well as national associations of Medical Women from Egypt\, Georgia\, and the United States. \n\n\n\nDownload the flyer \n\n\n\n. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Screenshot URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/protecting-26-million-women-and-20-million-children-from-sepsis/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amwa-doc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Flyer-Image-WHA-Side-Event-2026-Sepsis.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T165252Z CREATED:20260508T231901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T165252Z UID:25423-1778616000-1778619600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Beyond Borders: Unlocking Career Success for International Medical Graduates DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS:Dr. Vinita Acharya\, Distinguished Educator\, Professor of Neurology atPenn State College of Medicine and Penn State University\, Hershey\, PA \n\n\n\nDr. Jayant Acharya\, Professor and Chair of Neurology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine\, Springfield\, IL \n\n\n\nHost and AMWA IMG Chair – Dr. Farzana Hoque\, Associate Professor of Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine  URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/beyond-borders-unlocking-career-success-for-international-medical-graduates/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260213T193749Z CREATED:20260205T083619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T193749Z UID:23639-1778612400-1778617800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Navigating Conversations in Reproductive Care DESCRIPTION:May 12\, 2026\n7 pm ET \nREGISTER NOW \n(Also offered on June 9\, 2026) \nOrganized by AMWA and the Reproductive Health Coalition (RHC) \nThe Reproductive Health Coalition\, AMWA\, and Doctors for America are working to transform how we talk about access to abortion care—grounding conversations in empathy\, evidence\, and shared values. By equipping clinicians and advocates with influence skills and powerful narratives\, we aim to reframe abortion not as a debate\, but as essential\, compassionate healthcare rooted in the lived experiences of patients and providers alike.\nJoin us and help transform the landscape of reproductive care access.\nWe invite you to read this letter with information about the training that was designed by Dr. Lisa Harris and Goodwin Simon Strategic Research. This training will provide extremely valuable information applicable to many discussions in healthcare. \n\nA wonderful pre-session video (2 hrs) covering key points on communication.\nLive\, virtual 1-1/2 hour training reviewing information and data on messaging techniques \n\n“This training was exceptional. The insights I gained will enhance my practice across many areas of healthcare and empower me to engage in empathic conversations—even with those whose beliefs differ from my own. Every healthcare practitioner should take this training.”   — A Participant \nCan’t make these dates?  Fill out this interest form to be notified of future dates. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/23639/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260504T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260504T183000 DTSTAMP:20260424T172822Z CREATED:20260424T172821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T172822Z UID:25209-1777914000-1777919400@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:State Director Meeting DESCRIPTION:Are you an AMWA State Director\, or curious about becoming a State Director? \n\n\n\nJoin us to explore how to make this role work for you\, connect with others\, and consider ways to amplify AMWA. Come as convenient during this window. We will start with an overview of the State Director role\, and then spend time brainstorming ideas. We’ll do introductions as members join so you can become familiar with other champions in this community. \n\n\n\nREGISTER URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/state-director-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T203000 DTSTAMP:20260323T161825Z CREATED:20260213T200347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T161825Z UID:23854-1776799800-1776803400@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:1001 Cuts\, A Documentary Film Screening and Discussion DESCRIPTION:Bias in medicine is usually invisible\, at least until you hear stories from those who live it every day. AMWA invites you to join us to view this 20-minute documentary film\, 1001 Cuts\, as a way to draw attention to equity in healthcare\, and participate in a discussion about its impact and how we can come together to change the culture of medicine.\n \nREGISTER\n \nThis documentary sheds light on the challenges that persist for women physicians in the world of surgery. Through candid interviews\, 1001 Cuts amplifies the voices of women physicians from diverse specialties and backgrounds. It not only exposes the pervasive inequities in surgical practice but also presents solutions—offering hope and inspiration to the next generation of women in medicine.\n \n“1001 Cuts is a call-to-action to build workplace cultures within medicine where talent\, hard work\, and leadership are recognized\, says Dr. Sarah Temkin\, who created and produced the film. The film is also an educational tool aimed at improving the culture for women in medicine and in other sectors.\n \nWith women physicians demonstrating strong evidence-based outcomes in communication\, preventive care\, surgical results\, and even patient survival rates\, the stakes are clear. By building an infrastructure that supports women in medicine\, the health of entire communities stands to benefit.\nPost-Screening Discussion\nAbout the Filmmaker: Sarah Temkin\, MD\, is a first-time filmmaker. She was trained as a gynecologic oncologist and spent over 2 decades providing surgical and medical care for women with cancer of the female genital tract. She is widely published in the medical literature and has contributed throughout her career to conversations about equity in healthcare\, including gender equity within the physician workforce. She was inspired to make this film\, informed by her lived experience\, after leaving clinical practice in 2020.\n \nModerator \nAshwini Nadkarni\, MD\, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School\, and  Associate Medical Director at Brigham Psychiatric Specialties\n\n \n  URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/1001-cuts-a-documentary-film-screening-and-discussion/ CATEGORIES:Everyone ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amwa-doc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1001_Cuts-207x300-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T192111Z CREATED:20260410T153106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T192111Z UID:24899-1776798000-1776801600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION: URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/elevate-alumni-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T203000 DTSTAMP:20260213T193651Z CREATED:20260205T081906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T193651Z UID:23634-1775588400-1775593800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Navigating Conversations in Reproductive Care DESCRIPTION:April 7\, 2026\n7 pm ET \nREGISTER NOW \n(Also offered on May 12\, 2026; and June 9\, 2026) \nOrganized by AMWA and the Reproductive Health Coalition (RHC) \nThe Reproductive Health Coalition\, AMWA\, and Doctors for America are working to transform how we talk about access to abortion care—grounding conversations in empathy\, evidence\, and shared values. By equipping clinicians and advocates with influence skills and powerful narratives\, we aim to reframe abortion not as a debate\, but as essential\, compassionate healthcare rooted in the lived experiences of patients and providers alike.\nJoin us and help transform the landscape of reproductive care access.\nWe invite you to read this letter with information about the training that was designed by Dr. Lisa Harris and Goodwin Simon Strategic Research. This training will provide extremely valuable information applicable to many discussions in healthcare. \n\nA wonderful pre-session video (2 hrs) covering key points on communication.\nLive\, virtual 1-1/2 hour training reviewing information and data on messaging techniques \n\n“This training was exceptional. The insights I gained will enhance my practice across many areas of healthcare and empower me to engage in empathic conversations—even with those whose beliefs differ from my own. Every healthcare practitioner should take this training.”   — A Participant \nCan’t make these dates?  Fill out this interest form to be notified of future dates. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/23634/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330 DTSTAMP:20260205T085547Z CREATED:20260205T085136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T085547Z UID:23647-1774569600-1774828799@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:AMWA 111th Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Learn More and Register URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/amwa-111th-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites SFO Waterfront\, 150 Anza Blvd\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260319T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260315T205647Z CREATED:20260315T205551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T205647Z UID:24508-1773919800-1773925200@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Justice in the Digital Age: Advancing Women’s Right to Health in Digitally Excluded Contexts DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations and the Nanopoulos Foundation. \n\n\n\nCo-Sponsors: \n\n\n\n\nAmerican Caucus NGO (CSW)\n\n\n\nAmerican Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)\n\n\n\nDianova International\n\n\n\nFederation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC)\n\n\n\nInternational Cancer Expert Corps (ICEC ) (Co-organizer)\n\n\n\nMake Mothers Matter (MMM)\n\n\n\nMedical Women’s International Association (MWIA)\n\n\n\nNanopoulos Foundation Inc. (Co-organizer)\n\n\n\nNGO CSW Geneva-Working Group on Health (Co-organizer)\n\n\n\nThe Grail NGO\n\n\n\nWorld Council of Churches (WCC)\n\n\n\n\nPartners: \n\n\n\n\nFAWCO\n\n\n\nAlbert Einstein College of Medicine\n\n\n\nNYU\n\n\n\nOxford University\n\n\n\nCedars Sinai Medical Center\,\n\n\n\nInternational Council of Women (ICW-CIF)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Room 8 (max. capacity: 96)\, General Assembly Building. UN Passholders only. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/justice-in-the-digital-age-advancing-womens-right-to-health-in-digitally-excluded-contexts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T180000 DTSTAMP:20260315T204603Z CREATED:20260227T205259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T204603Z UID:24117-1773678600-1773684000@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:United Nations CSW Side Event: EmpowerHER Justice: Advancing Health\, Safety\, and Leadership for Women and Girls DESCRIPTION:March 16\, 2026 \n4:30 – 6:00 pm ET \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY \nIn-Person located at the Church Center\, 777 United Nations Plaza. No registration required for the in-person event. \n \n \nDOWNLOAD FLYER \nSpeaker Biographies: \nGloria A. Bachmann\, MD\, MMS is a nationally and internationally recognized physician who has moved health care to the next level in many areas. At Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS)\, she is a Professor of Ob/Gyn & Medicine\, the Associate Dean for Women’s Health\, the Co-director of the Women’s Health Institute\, and the Medical Director of the PROUD Gender Center of NJ. She is a Fellow of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)\, serving as Co-Chair of the Music & Medicine Committee and as a member of the Nutrition Committee. Winner of the RWJMS Meritorious Service Award in 2018. \nCourtney Chau is a medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is the founder and student chair of the Domestic Violence Prevention Working Group within the American Medical Women’s Association. Courtney’s main research interests are inflammatory skin diseases\, health disparities\, epidemiology\, and intimate partner violence intervention in healthcare. \nEliza Lo Chin\, MD\, MPH is Executive Director of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA). In this role\, she helps lead AMWA’s strategic vision and oversees all of AMWA’s programs and initiatives. She is an AMWA representative to the United Nations Department of Global Communications and treasurer of the Medical Women’s International Association. A graduate of UC Berkeley\, Dr. Chin received her MD from Harvard Medical School and her MPH from Columbia University\, Mailman School of Public Health. She is the editor of This Side of Doctoring: Reflections from Women in Medicine and was featured in the National Library of Medicine Exhibitions\, Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America’s Women Physicians and Rise\, Serve\, Lead! America’s Women Physicians. A recipient of several awards\, she is a Master of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of AMWA. Her interests include women’s leadership and mentoring\, women’s health\, geriatrics\, medical humanities\, and history of women in medicine. \nRamneek Dosanjh\, MD is the immediate Past President of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada\, a family physician\, hospitalist\, and child and youth mental health advocate. She was instrumental in the healthcare reform in British Columbia and on the negotiating team for the creation of BC’s new payment model for primary care. Dr. Dosanjh created the Health Justice Alliance an intersectoral allyship facilitating collaboration between physicians and lawyers to transform the justice system. She previously served in executive leadership roles such as President of Doctors of BC and BC Family Doctors. She is a dedicated member of the Indigenous Specific Anti Racism Steering Committee for the Doctors of BC. Dr. Dosanjh was recently appointed to the Transform the Family Justice System Collaborative Strategy Commission in British Columbia and awarded a King Charles III coronation medal. She is a mother to three daughters\, an author and passionate about healthcare equity\, social justice\, gender-based violence and is fiercely dedicated to the reform of antiquated systems. \nPamela Morgan is Co Chair of NGOCSW NY and chair of Zonta International’s United Nations Committee\, leading teams in NY\, Bangkok\, Geneva\, Paris\, and Vienna. A tireless worker and activist\, she is dedicated to uplifting the status of women. Pamela serves on the Executive Committees of NGOCSW/NY and the NGO Committee on Migration. A retired instructional technologist\, Pamela is also the founder and Executive Director of Woman in Media-Newark\, a not-for-profit organization that educates the public about global issues facing women using film\, video and new media as its platform. \nPadmini (Mini) Murthy\, MD\, MPH\, MS\, FAMWA\, FRSPH is a globally recognized physician\, public health leader\, and health diplomat with over 30 years of experience advancing women’s health\, human rights\, and global health policy. Her work spans maternal health\, menstrual equity\, environmental and climate-related health\, access to potable water\, AI in healthcare\, and femtech\, with a strong emphasis on translating policy into action through global partnerships. She serves as a strategic advisor to health and AI startups and sits on the boards of Health Innovation Exchang\, KaryonBio and Nuvo Cares\, where she supports initiatives that bridge clinical medicine and public health to expand equitable healthcare access. She is ProfessorEmeritus of Public Health at New York Medical College. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the Elizabeth Blackwell Medal and The Sojourner Truth Pin. She serves as the American Medical Women’s Global Health lead and NGO representative to the United Nations \nAnita Ravi\, MD\, MPH\, MSHP\, FAAFP is a board-certified family medicine physician\, public health researcher\, and educator who specializes in the healthcare of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV)\, including women who have experienced domestic violence\, human trafficking\, and sexual assault. \nShe is the Founder\, President\, and CEO of PurpLE Health Foundation\, a pioneering nonprofit organization working to establish gender-based violence care as a recognized field of healthcare. Through its novel care model\, survivors receive free\, GBV-focused medical care\, while clinical insights generated through this work inform research\, clinician training\, and policy engagement to elevate standards of care. Dr. Ravi’s leadership and impact have been recognized with numerous honors over the last decade. Recent honors include selection as a Fellow of the National Academy of Medicine and AMWA Presidential Award. \nDenise Scotto\, Esq is a practicing attorney\, policy advisor\, international speaker and recognized leader of many legal and international organizations and those relating to the greater UN community.   She worked as staff in the UN Division for the Advancement of Women prior to the establishment of UN Women and was Vice Chair of the NGO CSW NY for four years.    Aside from her legal and public speaking credentials\, Denise Scotto holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts\, and a Master of Arts. Her artwork has been exhibited in group shows at the Art Students League in New York City. She is the recipient of many honors and awards.q \nRosy Thachil\, MD\, MBA\, FACC is Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is a cardiologist whose work centers on the care of critically ill cardiovascular patients\, women’s heart health\, and advancing health equity for underserved communities. In 2026\, she was named Modern Healthcare’s 40 Under 40 in recognition of her contributions to clinical leadership\, advocacy\, and innovation in healthcare. She serves as Co-Chair of the American Medical Women’s Association Gender Equity Task Force. \n  URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/united-nations-csw-side-event-empowerher-justice-advancing-health-safety-and-leadership-for-women-and-girls/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T160000 DTSTAMP:20260227T223517Z CREATED:20260227T223517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T223517Z UID:24132-1773412200-1773417600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Invisible No More: Women’s Voices on Perinatal Depression\, Policy and Power DESCRIPTION:Friday March 13\, at 230 pm \nUnited Nations Church Center 10th floor \nCo-sponsors Soroptimist International\, MWIA and AMWA URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/invisible-no-more-womens-voices-on-perinatal-depression-policy-and-power/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T110000 DTSTAMP:20260310T022620Z CREATED:20260310T022620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T022620Z UID:24403-1773307800-1773313200@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:CSW70 2026 Parallel Side Event: Advancing Gender Justice in Global Health to Achieve Health Equity \nWomen in Global Health and Medical Women’s International Association \nDate: Thursday 12 March 2026 \nTime: 9:30 – 11:00 am  \nVenue: NYU Langone Conference Room \nAddress: 222 East 41 Street\, New York\, NY (Second floor\, Seminar Room A) \nRegistration link: https://forms.gle/cKYWiuWoTyC2Yucg9 URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/24403/ LOCATION:222 East 41 Street\, New York\, NY (Second floor\, Seminar Room A)\, 222 East 41 Street\, New York\, NY (Second floor\, Seminar Room A)\, New York\, NY\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T160000 DTSTAMP:20260313T004056Z CREATED:20260227T210446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T004056Z UID:24125-1773145800-1773158400@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:UN CSW: Women in Medicine: Reflecting on Current Inequities in Medicine DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY \n \nDownload Flyer URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/un-csw-women-in-medicine-reflecting-on-current-inequities-in-medicine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T203000 DTSTAMP:20260213T193346Z CREATED:20260213T192939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T193346Z UID:23855-1772564400-1772569800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Navigating Reproductive Care Conversations DESCRIPTION:  \n \nMarch 3\, 2026\n7 pm ET \nREGISTER NOW \n(Also offered on April 7\, 2026; May 12\, 2026; and June 9\, 2026) \nOrganized by AMWA and the Reproductive Health Coalition (RHC) \nThe Reproductive Health Coalition\, AMWA\, and Doctors for America are working to transform how we talk about access to abortion care—grounding conversations in empathy\, evidence\, and shared values. By equipping clinicians and advocates with influence skills and powerful narratives\, we aim to reframe abortion not as a debate\, but as essential\, compassionate healthcare rooted in the lived experiences of patients and providers alike.\nJoin us and help transform the landscape of reproductive care access.\nWe invite you to read this letter with information about the training that was designed by Dr. Lisa Harris and Goodwin Simon Strategic Research. This training will provide extremely valuable information applicable to many discussions in healthcare. \n\nA wonderful pre-session video (2 hrs) covering key points on communication.\nLive\, virtual 1-1/2 hour training reviewing information and data on messaging techniques \n\n“This training was exceptional. The insights I gained will enhance my practice across many areas of healthcare and empower me to engage in empathic conversations—even with those whose beliefs differ from my own. Every healthcare practitioner should take this training.”   — A Participant \nCan’t make these dates?  Fill out this interest form to be notified of future dates. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/23855/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260302T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260302T170000 DTSTAMP:20260302T165005Z CREATED:20260302T165005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T165005Z UID:24168-1772438400-1772470800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:End Gun Violence Lunch and Lobby Sessions DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL LOBBY SESSIONS\n#EndGunViolence Lunch & Lobby Sessions \n\n\n\n\nCongress must stop the vicious chronic cycle of mass shooting-media extravaganza-thoughts & prayers-social media debate-no one actually doing anything–mass shooting. \nCongress must stop all forms of gun violence\, including unintentional shootings\, gun suicides\, community violence\, and political violence. \nPlease join us on Mondays at noon ET to #HonorWithAction to #EndGunViolence! \nRegister for our Lunch & Lobby Sessions on select Mondays at noon ET. \nRegister for February 2nd session HERE. \nFebruary 9: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G3I7F2hCQ9WjpNIJKKFKgw \nFebruary 23: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G3I7F2hCQ9WjpNIJKKFKgw \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t join us on Mondays during the day time? No problem. Join us in the evenings at 7:00pm CT/8:00pm ET to take action to #EndGunViolence and to meet other volunteers. \nRegister to the After Hours Lobby sessions on select Mondays at 7pm CT/8pm ET. \nRegister for February 2nd session HERE. \nFebruary 9: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rmYv2Am9T-eAJsBedqJdrA \nFebruary 23: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rmYv2Am9T-eAJsBedqJdrA URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/end-gun-violence-lunch-and-lobby-sessions-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T140000 DTSTAMP:20260129T071333Z CREATED:20260129T071311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T071333Z UID:23467-1771848000-1771855200@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:End Gun Violence Lunch and Lobby Sessions DESCRIPTION:Join Newton Action Alliance and AMWA for bi-monthly Lunch and Lobby Days. \nFebruary 2\, 9 and 23 \n#EndGunViolence Lunch & Lobby Sessions \n \n\n\nCongress must stop the vicious chronic cycle of mass shooting-media extravaganza-thoughts & prayers-social media debate-no one actually doing anything–mass shooting. Congress must stop all forms of gun violence including unintentional shootings\, gun suicides\, community violence\, and political violence. \nPlease join us on Mondays at noon ET to #HonorWithAction to #EndGunViolence! \nRegister for our Lunch & Lobby Sessions on select Mondays at noon ET. \nRegister for February 2 session HERE. \nFebruary 9: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G3I7F2hCQ9WjpNIJKKFKgw \nFebruary 23: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G3I7F2hCQ9WjpNIJKKFKgw \n\n\n  \n  \n#EndGunViolence After Hours Lobby Sessions:  \n \n\n\nCan’t join us on Mondays during the day time? No problem. Join us in the evenings at 7:00pm CT/8:00pm ET to take action to #EndGunViolence and to meet other volunteers. \nRegister to the After Hours Lobby sessions on select Mondays at 7pm CT/8pm ET. \nRegister for February 2 session HERE. \nFebruary 9: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rmYv2Am9T-eAJsBedqJdrA \nFebruary 23: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rmYv2Am9T-eAJsBedqJdrA URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/end-gun-violence-lunch-and-lobby-sessions-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260213T201255Z CREATED:20260213T200945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T201255Z UID:23867-1771524000-1771527600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:GEMS Alliance Webinar Series - Fair Pay Strategies and Stewardship DESCRIPTION:AMWA Announces the GEMS Alliance Webinar Series!\nWebinar 1: Fair Pay Strategies and Stewardship\nSave the Dates for 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT: \nFebruary 19 – Fair Pay Strategies and Stewardship\nApril 16 – GEMS childbearing survey\nSeptember 17 – Faculty promotions & tracks\nNovember 19 – Opportunities for funding for basic and clinical science faculty\n6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT \nREGISTER\nOur first webinar on February 19 features Drs. Amy S. Gottlieb\, Libby Ellinas\, and Jenny Mladenovic on Fair Pay Strategies and Stewardship. They will examine how faculty compensation is shaped\, what forces drive persistent gaps\, and why transparency and stewardship matter. \nThis is a faculty-focused discussion grounded in systems\, not sound bites. \nAMWA is a founding organization of the Gender Equity in Medicine and Science (GEMS) Alliance. \n  URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/gems-alliance-webinar-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260129T071137Z CREATED:20260129T071137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T071137Z UID:23464-1770638400-1770645600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:End Gun Violence Lunch and Lobby Sessions DESCRIPTION:Join Newton Action Alliance and AMWA for bi-monthly Lunch and Lobby Days. \nFebruary 2\, 9 and 23 \n#EndGunViolence Lunch & Lobby Sessions \n \n\n\nCongress must stop the vicious chronic cycle of mass shooting-media extravaganza-thoughts & prayers-social media debate-no one actually doing anything–mass shooting. Congress must stop all forms of gun violence including unintentional shootings\, gun suicides\, community violence\, and political violence. \nPlease join us on Mondays at noon ET to #HonorWithAction to #EndGunViolence! \nRegister for our Lunch & Lobby Sessions on select Mondays at noon ET. \nRegister for February 2 session HERE. \nFebruary 9: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G3I7F2hCQ9WjpNIJKKFKgw \nFebruary 23: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G3I7F2hCQ9WjpNIJKKFKgw \n\n\n#EndGunViolence After Hours Lobby Sessions:  \n \n\n\nCan’t join us on Mondays during the day time? No problem. Join us in the evenings at 7:00pm CT/8:00pm ET to take action to #EndGunViolence and to meet other volunteers. \nRegister to the After Hours Lobby sessions on select Mondays at 7pm CT/8pm ET. \nRegister for February 2 session HERE. \nFebruary 9: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rmYv2Am9T-eAJsBedqJdrA \nFebruary 23: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rmYv2Am9T-eAJsBedqJdrA URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/end-gun-violence-lunch-and-lobby-sessions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260122T181312Z CREATED:20260122T175719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T181312Z UID:23113-1770062400-1770066000@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Literary AMWA Book Author Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Two Book Authors: Combining Their Passion for Writing with A Career in Medicine\nMonday\, February 2 from 8-9 pm \nREGISTER \nFeatured Speakers:  Dr. Sarah Samaan and Dr. Cristina LePort\nDr. Cristina LePort\, an accomplished cardiologist and Amazon bestselling author\, captivates readers with her medical thrillers\, which merge her rich medical background with gripping narratives. Cristina's novels\, including Dissection and Change of Heart. These novels offer a unique blend of suspense\, medical insight\, and ethical exploration. \nHer journey from Italy to the U.S. and transition from medicine to writing highlight her resilience\, intellectual curiosity\, and dedication to storytelling. Dr. LaPort’s work stands at the crossroads of medicine and literature\, engaging readers with tales that resonate with authenticity and depth. \nDr. LaPort graduated Summa cum Laude from the University of Bologna\, completed her internship and Internal Medicine residency at the Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn\, NY\, and her cardiology training at the VA/UCLA. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine\, Cardiovascular Diseases\, and Nuclear Cardiology\, and is the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Genescient\, a biotech company devoted to genetic research on aging and longevity. \nDr. Sarah Samaan is a cardiologist and a Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduate. She is also a registered yoga teacher\, a physician career coach\, and a full-time MFA student at the University of Hartford\, Hartford Art School in Photography. Dr. Samaan practiced at the Heart Hospital Baylor in Plano\, Texas\, a tertiary care cardiovascular hospital in the Dallas area. After over 27 years in cardiology\, she retired with the intention of pursuing her other life passions\, including studying the arts and competing in the equestrian sport of dressage. \nShe is also a Fellow in the Harvard- Macy Art Museum-based Health Professions Education program and co-leads an arts and humanities elective at UT Southwestern School of Medicine. Sarah is the author of four nationally acclaimed books for the lay public\, including\, most recently\, The DASH Diet for Dummies\, now being updated (3rd edition). She serves as co-chair of the AMWA Literary Working Group and co-hosts the TechLink Health podcast\, a podcast focusing on currently trending medical innovation. \nModerator: Dr. Anjali Gupta\nLiterary AMWA Working Group Co-chair\, Dr. Anjali Gupta\, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. As a psychiatrist\, researcher\, and leader\, she advocates for wellness and champions narrative medicine as an invaluable tool. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/literary-amwa-book-author-panel-discussion/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260129T070947Z CREATED:20260129T070947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T070947Z UID:23456-1770033600-1770040800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Lobby Sessions - End Gun Violence DESCRIPTION:Join Newton Action Alliance and AMWA for bi-monthly Lunch and Lobby Days. \nFebruary 2\, 9 and 23 \n#EndGunViolence Lunch & Lobby Sessions \n \n\n\nCongress must stop the vicious chronic cycle of mass shooting-media extravaganza-thoughts & prayers-social media debate-no one actually doing anything–mass shooting. Congress must stop all forms of gun violence including unintentional shootings\, gun suicides\, community violence\, and political violence. \nPlease join us on Mondays at noon ET to #HonorWithAction to #EndGunViolence! \nRegister for our Lunch & Lobby Sessions on select Mondays at noon ET. \nRegister for February 2 session HERE. \nFebruary 9: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G3I7F2hCQ9WjpNIJKKFKgw \nFebruary 23: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G3I7F2hCQ9WjpNIJKKFKgw \n  \n\n\n  \n#EndGunViolence After Hours Lobby Sessions:  \n \n\n\nCan’t join us on Mondays during the day time? No problem. Join us in the evenings at 7:00pm CT/8:00pm ET to take action to #EndGunViolence and to meet other volunteers. \nRegister to the After Hours Lobby sessions on select Mondays at 7pm CT/8pm ET. \nRegister for February 2 session HERE. \nFebruary 9: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rmYv2Am9T-eAJsBedqJdrA \nFebruary 23: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rmYv2Am9T-eAJsBedqJdrA \n\n\n  URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/lunch-and-lobby-sessions-end-gun-violence/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260204 DTSTAMP:20260112T124710Z CREATED:20260106T223350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T124710Z UID:21993-1769904000-1770163199@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:1001 Cuts AMWA-MWIA On Demand Global Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Available ON-DEMAND February 1-3. This screening is open to all member organizations of the Medical Women’s International Associations and guests by invitation.\n\n\nSign up here to get access! \n\nBias in medicine is often invisible and made real only when you hear the stories from those who live it every day. Together\, theAmerican Medical Women’s Association and Medical Women’s International Association offer the opportunity to promote the documentary film\, 1001 Cuts\, as a way to draw attention to equity in healthcare.\n\nThis documentary sheds light on the challenging culture that persists for women physicians in the world of surgery. Through candid interviews\, 1001 Cuts amplifies the voices of women surgeons from diverse specialties and backgrounds. It not only exposes the pervasive inequities in surgical practice but also presents solutions—offering hope and inspiration to the next generation of women in medicine.\n\n“1001cuts is a call to action to build workplace cultures within medicine where talent\, hard-work\, and leadership are recognized\, says Dr. Sarah Temkin\, who created and produced the film. The film is also an educational tool aimed at improving the culture for women in medicine and in other sectors.\n\nWith women physicians consistently demonstrating strong outcomes in communication\, preventive care\, surgical results\, and even patient survival rates\, the stakes are clear. By building infrastructure that supports women in medicine\, the health of entire communities stands to benefit. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/1001-cuts-amwa-mwia-on-demand-global-film-screening/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://amwa-doc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1001_Cuts-207x300-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T213000 DTSTAMP:20260122T181752Z CREATED:20260121T224315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T181752Z UID:23099-1769630400-1769635800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Building Connections\, Expanding Community DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Mentorship Month\nBuilding Connections\, Expanding Community\nREGISTER\nAMWA invites you to join us for a Discussion with Dr. Marion McCrary\, a primary care internal medicine physician and Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine in North Carolina. \nDr. McCrary is also a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and serves as the Associate Director of the Duke Graduate Medical Education Professional Development Coaching Program. \nShe is passionate about encouraging physician well-being and leadership development for women physicians. She is the Governor for the North Carolina chapter of the American College of Physicians.  She is Co-director for AMWA EVOLVE and has been Lead Coach Faculty for AMWA ELEVATE.  She serves as an ACP Well-being champion and is President-elect of the North Carolina Clinician and Physician Retention and Well-being Consortium Board of Directors. She shares her home with her husband of 26 years and their labradoodle. \nThe Discussion will be moderated by AMWA Mentorship Chair\, Dr. Barbara Edelheit\,  division head of rheumatology at Connecticut Children’s\, who will be joining the AMWA Board for a 2-year term beginning in March 2026. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/building-connections-expanding-community/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131 DTSTAMP:20260128T145719Z CREATED:20251029T214943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T145719Z UID:15731-1769385600-1769817599@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Us vs HPV 2026 DESCRIPTION:Building Community Around HPV Prevention and Related Disease Management\n8th Annual Us vs. HPV Week\nJanuary 26-30\, 2026\n  \nREGISTER \nAGENDA     PARTNER WITH US\nOur Mission\nOur mission is to create a collaborative community dedicated to educating clinicians and the public about the HPV virus\, its disease consequences\, prevention and management. Embracing participants from all walks of life and backgrounds\, we are energized by the goal of “All-of-Us” working together to launch our “power-full” cancer initiative. \nUs vs HPV is a one-week series of webinars\, social media campaigns\, local events and more to promote awareness about HPV and HPV-related diseases. Organized by the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) and Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer (GIAHC)\, with support from numerous medical associations and institutions nationally and internationally. See what happened during HPV Week 2019 \, HPV Week 2020\, HPV Week 2021\, HPV Week 2022\, HPV Week 2023\, HPV Week 2024\,and HPV Week 2025. \n“This year’s theme is: Building Community Around HPV Prevention and Related Disease Management reflects our commitment to advancing health equity\, leveraging cutting-edge technology\, and fostering global collaboration\,” says Dr. Bisi Alli\, Co-Chair of HPV Prevention Week. “We invite expert voices from all backgrounds to collaborate with us in amplifying awareness\, empowering communities\, and accelerating lasting impact. \nA Preventable Health Crisis\nHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer and contributes to other forms of cancer that affect millions globally. The good news? These cancers are preventable with vaccination\, early detection\, and education. HPV Prevention Week brings global experts together to spotlight the latest research and strategies for prevention\, diagnosis\, and treatment. “This is a crucial moment in the fight to eliminate the first cancer – cervical cancer\,” says Dr. Shobha Krishnan\, Co-Chair of HPV Prevention Week. “We have an opportunity to bridge gaps in health equity and ensure that every individual\, regardless of their background\, has access to this life-saving intervention.” \nThis year\, AMWA is also calling on all members to reach out to their local official and encourage them to issue a proclamation in support of HPV Prevention Week. \nHPV and Cancer Prevention\n“Never in the course of history has mankind been able to eradicate cancer. But now\, with the World Health Organization’s global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer\, this future will most likely be seen in our lifetime.”   –American Medical Women’s Association \n\n\n#UsvsHPV\n2026 Webinars\nMonday\, Jan 26 – 12-1 pm ET\nMoving the Needle: A Shared Approach to Evidence and Accountability\nTuesday\, Jan 27 – 12-1 pm ET\nFrom the Ground Up: Empowering Communities to Prevent HPV\nWednesday\, Jan 28 – 10-11:15 am ET\nHope\, Hurdles and the Way Forward: The Global Drive to End Cervical Cancer\nThursday\, Jan 29 – 12-1 pm ET\nHPV Cancer: Finding Support and Empowerment in the Survivorship Journey\nFriday\, Jan 30 – 12-1 pm ET\nIgniting Action: Young Changemakers Leading the Way in HPV Prevention \n\n  \nWho should watch? \n\nHealthcare Professionals: Stay informed on the latest research and treatment options.\nAdvocates & Educators: Learn how to effectively share knowledge in your community.\nPolicy Makers: Explore opportunities to shape impactful healthcare policies.\nResearchers & Scientists: Deepen your understanding of HPV prevention and treatment.\nGeneral Public & Survivors: Be inspired to advocate for change and support those affected.\n\n\n\n\nACTIVITIES\n\nSocial media education campaign\nMedia\nHPV educational materials\nE-mail campaigns on screening and vaccination\nCampus tabling and outreach events\nFilms\nOn-line CME Courses\nPast events: 2025   2024   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019\n\nResources\nFilms \nFILM SCREENING: CONQUERING CERVICAL CANCER – Free to registered attendees (on demand until 2/5 – link emailed to registrants). \n \n\n\nORGANIZED BY \n\n  \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n  \n  URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/us-vs-hpv-2026/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR