Physician Well-Being & Life Transitions

Physician well-being and life transitions are not one-size-fits-all, and the path through medicine differs for each individual. AMWA advances physician well-being by advocating for workplace flexibility, self-care, and policies that mitigate burnout, while promoting strategies to improve work–life integration. Through programs and resources that support family-building, fertility, caregiving, and returning to practice after time away, AMWA also fosters peer and professional coaching and community connection. By championing these changes, AMWA helps build a healthier, more sustainable future for physicians—and offers a platform for change at both the local and national levels.

Physician Wellbeing

Humans Before Heroes is AMWA’s physician well-being initiative that centers physicians’ humanity, advocates for removing barriers to mental health care, and works to reduce burnout by normalizing help-seeking and supporting sustainable, compassionate practice.

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Fertility & Family Building

AMWA’s Physician Fertility Initiative supports physicians in navigating family-building by advancing education, advocacy, and workplace policies that recognize the unique timing and challenges of medical training and practice, promoting equitable access to fertility care and supportive work environments.

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Reentry to Medicine

AMWA’s Physician Re-Entry Initiative supports physicians returning to practice after time away by providing guidance, resources, and advocacy to help them navigate reentry requirements and resume their careers with confidence.

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