BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//American Medical Women's Association - ECPv6.18.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:American Medical Women's Association 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:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013542Z CREATED:20251030T013542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013542Z UID:15640-1719518400-1719522000@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:IMG Lecture Series – OET Speaking Workshop DESCRIPTION:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series\nAre you an IMG preparing for the OET?\nJoin us as the IMG Group as they present this webinar to prepare for the Occupational English Test\, We will have Jack Waas\, US Education Specialist\, giving us advice to ace the OET Speaking and Writing blocks.\n\nJune 27: OET Speaking Workshop\nwith Jack Waas\, MA from OET USA\nPartnering with OET\nIG: @officialoet \nAMWA Members View Recording in AMWA Learning Hub \n Welcome Guest Speaker \nJack Waas\, MA\nUS Education Specialist\, OET\nJack is the US Education Specialist for OET. He promotes OET in the Americas region and supports candidates in finding quality test preparation. His background before starting work for OET is in Adult Education and university Admissions and Recruitment. \n  \nPlease Note: Future IMG series dates are tentatively planned for once a month on Thursdays. See AMWA Events Calendar for confirmed dates. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-webinar-june27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013535Z CREATED:20251030T013535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013535Z UID:15639-1719432000-1719435600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:IMG Coffee Chat DESCRIPTION:IMG Coffee Chat Series\n \nThe IMG Coffee Chat series are monthly events to hear from an IMG physician about their career path and have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights from their experiences. \nAll are welcome\, register here!\nREGISTER \nIf you are interested in joining our IMG committee to help plan these events\, sign up here!\nSIGN UP URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-coffee-chat-5/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013527Z CREATED:20251030T013527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013527Z UID:15638-1719345600-1719349200@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Individualizing PrEP Choices for HIV Prevention DESCRIPTION:AMWA is partnering with Practice Point CME to present an Accredited AMA/ABS/ANCC/ACPE Live Webcast\nIndividualizing PrEP Choices for HIV Prevention\nTuesday 25th June at 8pm ET\nwith Paul Sax\, MD\nREGISTER \nActivity Code: HVP03248892 \nPre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) provides safe and robust protection again HIV infection in a diversity of populations at risk. In addition\, PrEP when used in combination with other approaches has led to reductions in population -level HIV incidence at regional and city levels. This activity will discuss the impact of PrEP on ending the HIV epidemic\, benefits and limitations of new and future PrEP options\, and strategies to improve sustainable implementation of PrEP. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Paul E. Sax is Clinical Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He holds the Bruce A. Beal and Robert L. Beal Distinguished Chair in Infectious Diseases. He received his MD from Harvard Medical School\, did his residency in Internal Medicine at the Brigham\, then fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital. \nDr. Sax is the Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Infectious Diseases\, the flagship journal of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). In addition\, he is a Section Editor of HIV/AIDS in UpToDate\, and on the Editorial Board of NEJM Journal Watch\, where he writes a regular column called HIV and ID Observations. An internationally recognized clinician and clinical teacher in infectious diseases and HIV\, Dr. Sax also has been actively involved in research. Ongoing areas of investigation include clinical trials of antiretroviral therapies\, cost-effectiveness of strategies for HIV management\, and toxicity of antiretroviral therapy. He was closely involved in the clinical management and prevention of COVID-19\, including frequent communications with the medical and lay public about the disease. \n Upon registration\, the attendees will receive the login details\, and the post lecture evaluation will be emailed at the conclusion of the webcast.  Attendees will receive continuing education credit upon submission of the event evaluation. \nFor additional information\, please contact:\nRegina Stacy\nPhone: (813) 925-7158\nrstacy@practicepointcme.com URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/prep-choices-for-hiv-prevention/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013522Z CREATED:20251030T013522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013522Z UID:15637-1719259200-1719262800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Voices from the Silenced: Pre-Roe Abortion Stories Discussion DESCRIPTION:AMWA partners to present the film production of a new play\, Voices from the Silenced: Pre-Roe Abortion Stories\nView Film\, Then Join Us for Playwright Discussion on June 24th at 8 pm ET\nTune in for the June 24 Playwright Discussion \n   Watch the Film \nAbout the Film: In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision\, overturning Roe v. Wade\, Victoria Rue and Martha Boesing\, two friends with extensive theater history\, living in a senior community in Northern California\, felt the need to do something\, so they solicited stories from other women about having abortions pre-Roe v. Wade. Many of those who responded had never told their stories before – to anyone. From these stories\, Rue and Boesing created a play\, “Voices from the Silenced\,” a powerful docu-drama illuminating the realities countless women faced before Roe v. Wade and will now be facing again. AMWA partnered with Victoria and Martha and with the expertise and support of Luna Productions and others\, a film was created\, artfully capturing the urgency of the performance and the play’s insistent message. \nVoices from the Silenced: Pre-Roe Abortion Stories (57 min) produced by Luna Productions \n  Host a Screening    Make a donation to support the film outreach \nDonations above $500 will be recognized in the film credits (deadline July 31) \nShare on Twitter   Share on Instagram   Share on LinkedIn   Share on Facebook \n  URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/voices-from-the-silenced-pre-roe-abortion-stories-discussion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T213000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013516Z CREATED:20251030T013516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013516Z UID:15636-1719230400-1719264600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:#EndGunViolence Lobby Session DESCRIPTION:Register for Lunch & Lobby Sessions  Register for After Hours Lobby Session \nMondays – May 20\, June 3\, 17\, 24\n#EndGunViolence Lunch & Lobby Sessions: 12 – 2 pm ET                #EndGunViolence After Hours Lobby Sessions: 8 – 9:30 pm ET \n          \nLearn more about the Newtown Action Alliance URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/endgunviolence-lobby-session-12/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013511Z CREATED:20251030T013511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013511Z UID:15635-1718740800-1718744400@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Radical Harmonies Film Discussion DESCRIPTION:The AMWA LGBTQIA+ Committee and Women In Medicine have partnered to\nCELEBRATE PRIDE Month with RADICAL HARMONIES!\n\n\n\nFeaturing a discussion with the filmmaker\, Dee Mosbacher\, MD PhD\nWatch the documentary in advance and then join us on June 18th for an evening zoom discussion with Dee and special guests.\nLive Discussion: Tuesday\, 18th June at 8pm ET\nWATCH Documentary     Watch Recording of Film Discussion in AMWA Learning Hub \nCelebrate PRIDE Month and the power of the women’s health movement with Dee Mosbacher as she discusses her film\, Radical Harmonies. \n \nDee Mosbacher\, MD\, PhD; Photo by Morgan Lieberman \n\nDee has been an activist for women’s health since the early 1970s. During medical school and psychiatric residency\, she began a second career as a documentary filmmaker\, co-producing Closets Are Health Hazards: Gay and Lesbian Physicians Come Out and Lesbian Physicians on Practice\, Patients\, and Power. In response to the 1992 election in which the Republican Party used homophobia as a fundraising tool (while her father was H.W. Bush’s Secretary of Commerce and then chief fundraiser)\, she co-produced and directed Straight from the Heart\, which received an Academy Award™ nomination. Dee produced or co-produced a total of 9 documentaries on homophobia including Out for a Change: Addressing Homophobia in Women’s Sports; All God’s Children; DeColores; and No Secret Any More: The Times of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon. These films have received a total of 46 awards—from LGBTQ+\, Black\, Latina\, Latin American\, and Aging Media film festivals\, including best of show awards\, grand jury awards\, and audience awards\, in the U.S.\, U.K.\, Australia\, Cuba\, Mexico\, and Italy. The films have touched people’s lives across the world\, changed people’s minds about homophobia\, and improved the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals. Dee and spouse\, who is also a psychiatrist\, Nanette Gartrell\, worked to eliminate homophobia in the DSM. \nRadical Harmonies is the first in-depth study of the women’s music festivals of the 1970’s and 1980’s. This full-length documentary chronicles the Women’s Music Cultural Movement and its evolution from a “girl with guitar” to a revolution in the roles of women in music and culture. The movement gave birth to an alternative industry that changed women and music forever. In addition\, the first surveys of women’s health\, with attention to lesbian health\, were conducted at these music festivals. \n  \n  URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/radical-harmonies-film-discussion/ CATEGORIES:Everyone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013505Z CREATED:20251030T013505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013505Z UID:15634-1718740800-1718744400@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Facing Moral Distress in Medicine: Strategies to Address this Common Dilemma DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 18th June at 8pm ET\nFacing Moral Distress in Medicine: Strategies to Address this Common Dilemma\nwith Rebekah Apple\, MA\, DHSc\nREGISTER \n In a 2022 article\, published in the Journal of Health Psychology\, more than one half of physicians were reported to experience moderate to high levels of moral distress. Moral distress arises when a physician is unable to take the action they know is right\, due to constraints outside their control\, from not feeling comfortable speaking up to feeling the need to compromise on clinical care.  This session will focus on how physicians can reconcile their preferred action with the actions available to them.  Participants will gain strategies to address such dilemmas in their professional environment so as to lessen the adverse impact on the career journey. \nRebekah Apple\, MA\, DHSc\nDirector\, Master’s of Medical Management\, Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy\nRebekah Apple is also Carnegie Mellon faculty\, teaching organizational ethics in the MMM program and Applied Ethical Analysis to graduate students from all CMU colleges. She is a medical ethicist for University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and teaches bioethics to first and third year medical students at the University of Pittsburgh. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/discussion-moral-distress/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T213000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013459Z CREATED:20251030T013459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013459Z UID:15633-1718625600-1718659800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:#EndGunViolence Lobby Session DESCRIPTION:Register for Lunch & Lobby Sessions  Register for After Hours Lobby Session \nMondays – May 20\, June 3\, 17\, 24\n#EndGunViolence Lunch & Lobby Sessions: 12 – 2 pm ET                #EndGunViolence After Hours Lobby Sessions: 8 – 9:30 pm ET \n          \nLearn more about the Newtown Action Alliance URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/endgunviolence-lobby-session-11/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013454Z CREATED:20251030T013454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013454Z UID:15632-1718308800-1718312400@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Bootcamp for Interns: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Residency Training DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 13th at 8pm ET\nBootcamp for Interns: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Residency Training\nIn this webinar\, Dr. Farzana Hoque will give her insights with future residents and share some tips and tricks to excel during internship. \nWatch Recording in AMWA Learning Hub \nFarzana Hoque\, MD\, MRCP\, FACP\, FRCP\nAssociate Professor of Medicine\, Acting Internship Co-Director​\, Saint Louis University School of Medicine\nMedical Director\, Bordley Tower\, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital\nPresident\, Society of Hospital Medicine St. Louis Chapter\nFarzana Hoque\, MD\, MRCP\, FACP\, FRCP is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She also serves as the inaugural Medical Director of Bordley Tower at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.\nDr. Hoque has received numerous prestigious awards\, including the Caring Physician Award\, the Attending of the Quarter Award\, and the Excellence in Professionalism Award from Saint Louis University Hospital. She was honored with the Clinical Award: Physician of the Year by SSM Health\, representing the solo physician selected from all hospitals in St. Louis\, Missouri. Additionally\, she was recognized as a ’40 Under 40′ honoree by the St. Louis Business Journal. The American College of Physicians has selected Dr. Hoque to receive the Young Achiever Award for three consecutive years.\nDr. Hoque is the President of the Society of Hospital Medicine St. Louis Chapter. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of the UK & a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-webinar-residency-bootcamp/ CATEGORIES:Residents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013449Z CREATED:20251030T013449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013449Z UID:15631-1718222400-1718226000@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:IMG Lecture Series – OET Speaking Workshop DESCRIPTION:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series\nAre you an IMG preparing for the OET?\nJoin us as the IMG Group as they present this webinar to prepare for the Occupational English Test\, We will have Jack Waas\, US Education Specialist\, giving us advice to ace the OET Speaking and Writing blocks.\n\nJune 12: OET Speaking Workshop\nwith Jack Waas\, MA from OET USA\nPartnering with OET\nIG: @officialoet \nREGISTER \n Welcome Guest Speaker \nJack Waas\, MA\nUS Education Specialist\, OET\nJack is the US Education Specialist for OET. He promotes OET in the Americas region and supports candidates in finding quality test preparation. His background before starting work for OET is in Adult Education and university Admissions and Recruitment. \n  \nPlease Note: Future IMG series dates are tentatively planned for once a month on Thursdays. See AMWA Events Calendar for confirmed dates. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-lecture-series-speaking-oet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013442Z CREATED:20251030T013442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013442Z UID:15630-1718049600-1718053200@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Literary Writing Group DESCRIPTION:AMWA Literary Committee presents:\nAMWA Literary Writing Group\nMonthly on the Third Monday @ 8pm ET\n**June 10th this month!**\n \nJoin us for a shared time for writing and a virtual space for camaraderie and accountability.\nOne month per quarter a facilitator will join to host a writing workshop.\nAll are welcome!  \nJOIN GROUP \nInterested in becoming involved in the AMWA Literary Committee? Sign-up here to learn more and get involved! \nSIGN UP URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/literary-writing-group-5/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013435Z CREATED:20251030T013435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013435Z UID:15629-1717617600-1717621200@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Residency: What You Need To Know DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 5th at 8:00 pm ET\nPreparing for Residency: What You Need To Know\nThe AMWA Mentorship Committee welcomes residency directors and residents from a variety of specialties to come discuss tips for beginning residency\, what they wish they knew\, and key aspects of transitioning to life as a physician.\nWatch Recording in AMWA Learning Hub \nMeet the Speakers \nErika Driver-Dunckley\, MD\, FAAN\nProfessor of Neurology and the Chair of the Movement Disorders Division in the Department of Neurology\nNeurology Residency Program Director\, Movement Disorders Fellowship Program Director\, Mayo Clinic Arizona\nShe completed her Neurology Residency training at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix\, Arizona and then her Fellowship in Movement Disorders at Mayo Clinic Arizona. She is the Neurology Residency Program Director and the Movement Disorders Fellowship Program Director. She teaches medical students at the Mayo Medical school and serves as a mentor for students\, residents\, and junior faculty. She has developed and led several Mayo Clinic CME courses and conferences in Neurology and Movement Disorders. She is the principal investigator or a co-investigator at Mayo Clinic in multiple clinical trials and collaborates with researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) and Banner Sun Health Research Institute. Her primary research focus is in Parkinson’s disease\, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy\, Essential Tremor\, and Restless Legs Syndrome. She is a Board-certified Neurologist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. \nAlexandra (Lexi) Hospodar\, MD\nSenior Family Medicine Resident\nLexi is currently a third-year family medicine resident at Kaiser Permanente- Los Angeles Medical Center. She grew up in Los Angeles and went to college at the University of California\, Santa Cruz. After college\, she worked at a Domestic Violence Shelter in Santa Clarita\, CA for 2 years. Lexi ultimately decided to pursue medicine to help ease human suffering. She attended medical school at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. She plans to start her addiction medicine fellowship at UCLA this coming July. She enjoys music\, comedy\, writing\, reading\, and meditation. \nAryana Sharrak\, MD\nPGY3 General Surgery Resident\nAryana Sharrak is a current PGY3 in general surgery at Corewell Health/Michigan State University. She is from Detroit\, MI\, having completed her undergraduate degree at Wayne State University and medical school at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. She is passionate about global public health and caring for the under-served. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/preparing-for-residency-what-you-need-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Residents,Student Division Blog END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T213000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013429Z CREATED:20251030T013429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013429Z UID:15628-1717416000-1717450200@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:#EndGunViolence Lobby Session DESCRIPTION:Register for Lunch & Lobby Sessions  Register for After Hours Lobby Session \nMondays – May 20\, June 3\, 17\, 24\n#EndGunViolence Lunch & Lobby Sessions: 12 – 2 pm ET                #EndGunViolence After Hours Lobby Sessions: 8 – 9:30 pm ET \n          \nLearn more about the Newtown Action Alliance URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/endgunviolence-lobby-session-10/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T053000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013423Z CREATED:20251030T013423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013423Z UID:15627-1716955200-1716960600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Role of Women’s Leadership in Advancing Gender Equity and Workplace Well-being DESCRIPTION:AMWA Co-sponsors a stakeholder roundtable in the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly\, Geneva Switzerland on the Role of Women’s Leadership in Advancing Gender Equity and Workplace Well-being. Join the (hybrid) discussion to explore how women can drive meaningful progress in gender equity and create healthier\, more inclusive work environments where everyone thrives. \nRole of Women’s Leadership in Advancing Gender Equity and Workplace Well-Being\nMAY 29\, 10:00 am GENEVA\, SWITZERLAND TIME\, 4:00 am ET\nIn-Person: Nash Pratik Hotel\, Top Floor\nVirtual: Zoom Meeting \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/role-of-womens-leadership-in-advancing-gender-equity-and-workplace-well-being/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T213000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013416Z CREATED:20251030T013416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013416Z UID:15626-1716206400-1716240600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:#EndGunViolence Lobby Session DESCRIPTION:Register for Lunch & Lobby Sessions  Register for After Hours Lobby Session \nMondays – May 20\, June 3\, 17\, 24\n#EndGunViolence Lunch & Lobby Sessions: 12 – 2 pm ET                #EndGunViolence After Hours Lobby Sessions: 8 – 9:30 pm ET \n          \nLearn more about the Newtown Action Alliance URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/endgunviolence-lobby-session-9/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013410Z CREATED:20251030T013410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013410Z UID:15625-1715799600-1715806800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Afghan Dreamers: Film Screening & DIscussion DESCRIPTION:Afghan Dreamers: A Film About the Robotics Team hosted by AMWA in 2018 \nOn May 15\, the American Medical Women’s Association\, Highlander Robotics FRC Team 8033\, and Girl Scouts Service Unit 303 will present a special screening of the Paramount Plus award-winning film\, Afghan Dreamers. \nAfghan Dreamers tells the incredible story of the Afghan Dreamers Girls’ Robotics Team\, a group of Afghan schoolgirls who—led and inspired by Afghan tech entrepreneur Roya Mahboob–defied conservative gender roles to compete internationally in robotics… and\, in doing so\, helped transform a people and nation. \nThe team first gained international notice when they were barred from attending FIRST Global in Washington\, D.C.\, due to a travel ban against individuals from certain predominantly Muslim countries. Supported by international allies and with the intervention of members of Congress\, the team was ultimately allowed to compete and went on to win several awards in the U.S. and internationally. Inspired by the Dreamers’ unlikely success\, then-President Ashraf Ghani committed to building five STEM schools throughout Afghanistan. But the journey came with many struggles\, as the film poignantly demonstrates. \nThis film has special relevance to AMWA\, as the Dreamers were hosted by AMWA during their stay in California. \nRead these related articles: \n\nAfghan Girls Robotics Team at the Raw Science Film Festival\nAfghan Dreamers Robotics Team: Returning Home with Honors\nAMWA and Afghan Girls Robotics Team at the Human to Mars Summit\n\n“Opening our home to the team was one of those unique moments in life when an opportunity comes your way that opens a global perspective for seeing the world and friendships that last a lifetime\,” said Douglas and Eliza Chin. \nThe Dreamers then continued their international journey\, transforming communities and bringing hope to women and girls along the way. But\, as the film painfully shows\, a tragic reversal of fortune came in August 2018 when the Taliban gained control of Afghanistan\, and the girls\, their coaches\, and thousands of other Afghans were forced to flee their homeland. \nImmediately following the screening\, members of the production team (Dr. Douglas Chin – Creator and Associate Producer\, AMWA life member) will be joined by a former Afghan Dreamers team captain (Florence Pouya) as well as an Afghan Girl Scout (Nargess Hassani). They will share their perspectives on the film and the current status of women’s rights in Afghanistan\, particularly with regard to education and work. The discussion will be moderated by Afghan writer and human rights activist\, Nahid Fattahi who authored this blog post for AMWA in 2022. \nThe film has received critical acclaim internationally\, awarded Best Human Rights Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh\, Runner-Up for Best Feature Length Documentary at Woodstock\, Audience Choice Award at the Volladolid International Film Festival\, and Official Selection at the Heartland and Boulder International Film Festivals. \nREGISTER \nAfghan Dreamers \nMay 15\, 2024\, 7-9 pm\nEllen Driscoll Theater\n325 Highland Avenue\, Piedmont\, CA\nREGISTER: bit.ly/amwamay15 \nProducers: David Cowan\, Sheila Nevins\, Ellen Goosenberg-Kent\nCreator & Associate Producer: Dr. Douglas Chin\nDirectors: David Greenwald & Beth Murphy\nParamount:  http://afghandreamers.movie URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/afghan-dreamers-film-screening-discussion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T193000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013405Z CREATED:20251030T013405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013405Z UID:15624-1715279400-1715283000@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:IMG Presents: High Yield Preparation for the USMLE with Dr. Rahul Damania DESCRIPTION:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series\nThursday\, MAY 9th @ 6:30 pm ET\nAre you ready to ace your Steps? High Yield Preparation for the USMLE with Dr. Rahul Damania\nJoin us as the IMG Education Subcommittee presents their webinar Education Lecture Series to share guest speakers’ perspectives and guidance on a range of topics from medicine to career development.\n \n \nRahul Damania\, MD \n\nDr. Rahul Damania\, a practicing Pediatric Intensivist\, will guide us through High Yield information\, which is useful to ace the USMLE board exams! Besides ensuring students receive high scores\, Dr. Rahul is devoted to illustrating the relevance of basic sciences to clinical medicine. \nREGISTER \nWant to get involved with IMG? Click here to learn more! \nPlease Note: Future series dates are tentatively planned for once a month on Thursdays. See AMWA Events Calendar for confirmed dates. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/high-yield-prep-for-usmle/ CATEGORIES:Pre-Medical,Student Division Blog END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013359Z CREATED:20251030T013359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013359Z UID:15623-1714593600-1714597200@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Sleep Apnea: Collaboration between Dentists and Physicians Improves Outcomes DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2024\n8pm ET\nREGISTER \nThe prevalence of sleep apnea today requires comprehensive patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration. The American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) and the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) invite you to a webinar focused on the critical role of screening for obstructive sleep apnea. Learn how dentists and physicians can join forces to tackle this health concern in our communities.\nWhy Attend?\nThis webinar is not just about understanding sleep apnea but about breaking down the silos between dental and medical professionals to forge a unified front against this condition. By attending\, you’ll not only enhance your knowledge and skills in managing sleep apnea but also learn how to leverage the strengths of both fields to provide superior patient care. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstanding Sleep Apnea: Gain a foundational understanding of what sleep apnea is\, its symptoms\, and why it’s a concern in today’s health landscape.\nScreening for Success: Learn essential tools and protocols for effectively screening your patients for sleep apnea.\nInterprofessional Collaboration: Learn how to initiate\, develop\, and nurture collaborative relationships between dentists and physicians to provide a holistic care approach to managing sleep apnea.\nOral Appliance Therapy: Explore the benefits and applications of oral appliances as a viable treatment option for patients who have mild to moderate sleep apnea or are unable to use CPAP machines.\n\nAbout our Speakers: \nDr. Tanya L. DeSanto\, DDS\, D.ABDSM\, is a distinguished dental sleep medicine specialist with over 30 years of experience\, currently serving as the Dental Director for Prairie Sleep Center and an adjunct faculty member at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She is well-known for her contributions to dental sleep medicine\, including lecturing\, mentoring\, and her role as a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.\nDr. Nathalie Foray\, MS\, DO\, an Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine\, is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine\, Pulmonary Medicine\, and Critical Care Medicine\, with special interests in Cystic Fibrosis and graduate medical education. URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/aawd-sleep-apnea-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Everyone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T213000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013354Z CREATED:20251030T013354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013354Z UID:15622-1714392000-1714426200@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:#EndGunViolence Lobby Session DESCRIPTION:Register for Lunch & Lobby Sessions  Register for After Hours Lobby Session \nMondays – April 1\, 15\, 22\, 29\n#EndGunViolence Lunch & Lobby Sessions: 12 – 2 pm ET                #EndGunViolence After Hours Lobby Sessions: 8 – 9:30 pm ET \n          \nLearn more about the Newtown Action Alliance URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/endgunviolence-lobby-session-8/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013348Z CREATED:20251030T013348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013348Z UID:15621-1714075200-1714078800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:IMG Webinar: How to Succeed as an Intern DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 25th at 8pm ET\nHow to Succeed as an IMG Intern with Dr. Lan Lei\nDr. Lan is the Chief Resident at Northside Gwinnett Hospital where she co-authored the IMG Resident Wellness and Development Initiative\, to support IMGs transitioning into their intern year. If you are a newly MATCHED IMG don’t miss this opportunity to gain some insights and make out the most of your internship year. \nAMWA Members: View Recording in AMWA Learning Hub URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-webinar-succeed-as-an-intern/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T213000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013342Z CREATED:20251030T013342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013342Z UID:15620-1713988800-1713994200@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Alabama Listening Session of Reproductive Care DESCRIPTION:Impact of Recent Court Cases on Reproductive Care\nWednesday\, April 24\, 2024\n8 pm ET\nREGISTER \nThe American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) and Doctors for America (DFA) welcome you to participate in a Listening Session as an opportunity for women in medicine to come together to consider the challenges in patient care and strategies to advocate for evidence-based care. \nThe recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that upholds that “personhood” applies to embryos was based on the state’s wrongful death statute extending to “extrauterine children.”  What does this mean for fertility treatment? \nWith more than a third of states considering a fetus to be a “person” at some point during pregnancy\, the stringent regulations regarding embryo status portend dire consequences for reproductive care for physicians and physicians-in-training as well as anyone seeking fertility care\, as is now the case in Alabama. \nIn other news: \n\nFLORIDA: The state Supreme Court issued a ruling Monday that triggered a six-week abortion ban passed by the state legislature last year; in a separate decision the court allowed a “ballot measure to go to voters that would enshrine abortion rights in Florida’s constitution.”\nARIZONA:  Arizona can enforce an 1864 law criminalizing nearly all abortions\, court says (AP)\n\nLet’s come together to consider the far-reaching implications of reproductive care given the Alabama Supreme court decision\, the cases in Florida and Arizona and subsequent legislation on reproductive care. \nWe want to hear what the changing state legislation means to you. How are you coping?\nLet’s consider where we need to focus our advocacy efforts. \nOrganized by the AMWA Fertility Executive Committee in partnership with Doctor’s For America URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/al-repro-care-session/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T213000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013334Z CREATED:20251030T013334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013334Z UID:15619-1713787200-1713821400@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:#EndGunViolence Lobby Session DESCRIPTION:Register for Lunch & Lobby Sessions  Register for After Hours Lobby Session \nMondays – April 1\, 15\, 22\, 29\n#EndGunViolence Lunch & Lobby Sessions: 12 – 2 pm ET                #EndGunViolence After Hours Lobby Sessions: 8 – 9:30 pm ET \n          \nLearn more about the Newtown Action Alliance URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/endgunviolence-lobby-session-7/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T220000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013326Z CREATED:20251030T013326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013326Z UID:15618-1713387600-1713391200@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:IMG Webinar: Study Lecture DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 17th at 9pm ET\nStudy Lecture with Dr. Austin Price\nREGISTER URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-webinar-study-lecture/ CATEGORIES:Pre-Medical,Residents,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013320Z CREATED:20251030T013320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013320Z UID:15617-1713211200-1713214800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Literary Writing Group DESCRIPTION:AMWA Literary Committee presents:\nAMWA Literary Writing Group\nMonthly on the Third Monday @ 8pm ET\n \nJoin us for a shared time for writing and a virtual space for camaraderie and accountability.\nOne month per quarter a facilitator will join to host a writing workshop.\nAll are welcome!  \nJOIN GROUP \nInterested in becoming involved in the AMWA Literary Committee? Sign-up here to learn more and get involved! \nSIGN UP URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/literary-writing-group-4/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013308Z CREATED:20251030T013308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013308Z UID:15616-1713211200-1713214800@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:ELEVATE Open House: Experience 1:1 Coaching DESCRIPTION:Interested in the AMWA ELEVATE Certificate in Leadership for Women Physicians?\nAMWA ELEVATE\nVirtual Open House!\nMondays 8-9pm ET\nJANUARY 29th\nFEBRUARY 26th\nMARCH 18th\nAPRIL 15th\nREGISTER TO ATTEND \nRegister for one\, two\, three\, or all four complimentary open houses to hear about this one-of-a-kind leadership development coaching program designed to expand the leadership skills of women physicians themselves or the women physicians on their teams. \nGo To AMWA ELEVATE Main Page URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/elevate-openhouse-4/ CATEGORIES:Physicians END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T213000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013258Z CREATED:20251030T013258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013258Z UID:15615-1713182400-1713216600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:#EndGunViolence Lobby Session DESCRIPTION:Register for Lunch & Lobby Sessions  Register for After Hours Lobby Session \nMondays – April 1\, 15\, 22\, 29\n#EndGunViolence Lunch & Lobby Sessions: 12 – 2 pm ET                #EndGunViolence After Hours Lobby Sessions: 8 – 9:30 pm ET \n          \nLearn more about the Newtown Action Alliance URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/endgunviolence-lobby-session-6/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T211500 DTSTAMP:20251030T013252Z CREATED:20251030T013252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013252Z UID:15614-1712692800-1712697300@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:AMWA Sponsorship Event DESCRIPTION:  \n\nTuesday 9 April 2024\n8:00 pm ET\nRegister today  for April 9\, July 17\, or October 9. \nREGISTER \nWhat is Sponsorship? “An action or a process in which a sponsor\, generally though not exclusively someone with more influence and power than the person they are sponsoring\, facilitates an opportunity for an individual that might lead to career benefits\, including but not limited to accomplishments required for academic rank promotion that can be documented on a curriculum vitae.” (Silver J\, 2023) \nSponsor Her Infographic_FINAL URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/amwa-sponsor-you-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T213000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013247Z CREATED:20251030T013247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013247Z UID:15613-1711972800-1712007000@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:#EndGunViolence Lobby Session DESCRIPTION:Register for Lunch & Lobby Sessions  Register for After Hours Lobby Session \nMondays – April 1\, 15\, 22\, 29\n#EndGunViolence Lunch & Lobby Sessions: 12 – 2 pm ET                #EndGunViolence After Hours Lobby Sessions: 8 – 9:30 pm ET \n          \nLearn more about the Newtown Action Alliance URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/endgunviolence-lobby-session-5/ CATEGORIES:Everyone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T140000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013235Z CREATED:20251030T013235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013235Z UID:15612-1711026000-1711029600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:Women’s Health – Attention to Research and Funding DESCRIPTION:WOMEN”S HEALTH INNOVATION SUMMIT\nHear from ARPA-H Director Renee Wegrzyn\, PhD and White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research Director Carolyn Mazure\, PhD\non the new $100 M ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health Program and the White House plans for $12 B nationwide network of\nresearch centers of excellence and innovation in women’s health\, plus insights from WHAM Founder Carolee Lee and AMWA President Elizabeth Garner\, MD.\nREGISTER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are an innovator\, founder\, funder\, researcher or care about driving meaningful change in advancing the health of women\, this event is for you! \nSpeakers: \n\nRenee Wegrzyn\, PhD – ARPA-H Director\nCarolyn Mazure\, PhD – White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research Director\nCarolee Lee – WHAM Founder & CEO\nBeth Garner\, MD – AMWA President & Ferring Chief Scientific Officer\n\nCo-Sponsors: \n\nAmerican Medical Women’s Association\nBlack Women’s Health Imperative\nFemInnovation\nG2G Consulting\nHealth Collaboration Partners\nHealthyWomen\nSociety for Women’s Health Research\nWomen’s Health Innovation Series\nWomen’s Health Access Matters (WHAM)\nWomen In Bio Capital Region\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/womens-health-attention-to-research-and-funding/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T210000 DTSTAMP:20251030T013229Z CREATED:20251030T013229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T013229Z UID:15611-1710792000-1710795600@amwa-doc.org SUMMARY:ELEVATE Open House: Meet the Coaches DESCRIPTION:Interested in the AMWA ELEVATE Certificate in Leadership for Women Physicians?\nAMWA ELEVATE\nVirtual Open House!\nMondays 8-9pm ET\nJANUARY 29th\nFEBRUARY 26th\nMARCH 18th\nAPRIL 15th\nREGISTER TO ATTEND \nRegister for one\, two\, three\, or all four complimentary open houses to hear about this one-of-a-kind leadership development coaching program designed to expand the leadership skills of women physicians themselves or the women physicians on their teams. \nGo To AMWA ELEVATE Main Page URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/elevate-openhouse-3/ CATEGORIES:Physicians END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR