The AMWA EVOLVE Certificate in Leadership is a dynamic, virtual 8-month program designed to meet the unique challenges faced by women residents and fellows. Through interactive learning, strategic professional development, and a focus on core leadership competencies, trainees will gain strategies to navigate their careers with greater insight and intention. Join a community of women physician leaders and take the next step in shaping your future!
About the Program
AMWA EVOLVE addresses a core leadership competency every month through interactive, 90-minute group coaching sessions designed to inspire growth, personal reflection, and a broader perspective. With built-in flexibility to accommodate busy schedules, this program is designed to empower trainees to thrive both personally and professionally.
Program graduates gain exclusive access to ongoing career development, mentorship, and a powerful AMWA network to fuel their career success. The program is largely underwritten for members, ensuring accessibility and affordability for trainees ready to take their leadership to the next level.
Cohorts begin in October – We have filled our cohorts every year, so reserve your spot now.
Early Registration Open Until Sept. 9. General Enrollment Ends September 30.
Late enrollments will be accepted as space permits.
What is your Why? Discover your unique reason/motivation behind your interest or involvement in leadership. Coming back to this in times of stress will help keep you grounded and focused on your values.
Discovering your Strengths What are your personal strengths (leadership and otherwise)? How do you show up as a leader effectively and efficiently as possible? This topic will utilize your CliftonStrengths assessment to guide the discussion!
Becoming an Authentic Leader How do you lead authentically? Do you experience Imposter Phenomenon—and if so, how can you manage feelings of self-doubt? We will explore these topics and discover how you can stay true to yourself and develop a strong sense of leadership.
Facing Gender Bias, and Microaggressions We’ll take a closer look at common patterns and experiences so you will recognize issues of bias and microaggressions and gain the skills to handle circumstances when it’s directed at you or a peer.
Handling Difficult Conversations How do you approach uncomfortable discussions (like feedback sessions, evaluations, etc)? Do you feel uncomfortable even thinking about these types of conversations? We will take a closer look and discuss some approaches to dealing with these inevitable moments.
Giving and Receiving Feedback As a leader, you will be in the position to both give and receive feedback. How do you know if you are truly listening? Are you receptive? How can these kinds of conversations be done effectively? Effective strategies will be presented and practiced.
The Art of Negotiating Learning to ask for what you want and get what you deserve is a critical life skill and essential if you are going to navigate the stages of your career so you are confident, satisfied, and growing in a way that suits you.
Where Do We Go From Here? Connect the competencies and build direction towards next steps. Highlight your learnings across all the modules to determine your best path forward.
AMWA Subsidized Program Fees
Individual Rate
AMWA and MWIA Members: $225 | $160 (Early Bird 9/8)
Non-Member:
$280 | $215 (Early Bird 9/8)
Deadline to enroll 9/30. Late enrollments if space available.
Group Rate (4+)
AMWA Member: $120
Non-Member:
$175
Founding Sponsor
Leadership Trailblazer
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Program enrollment ends on September 8; late enrollees accepted as space permits. Non-member fee includes AMWA membership for the duration of your residency/fellowship
“Leadership is expected of physicians, yet it’s rarely taught during training. AMWA EVOLVE gave me the tools to motivate multidisciplinary teams, manage complex patients more effectively, and build stronger relationships with colleagues. I wholeheartedly recommend it to all trainees!”
We hold two sessions per month to allow participants to choose which date to attend that month based on their current schedule. Participants only need to attend once per month. These sessions are 90 minutes.
2025-2026 Schedule:
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm ET
Wednesdays at 8:30 pm ET
Orientation
October 1
Module 1
October 8
October 23
Module 2
November 5
November 20
Module 3
December 3
December 11
Module 4
January 7
January 22
Module 5
February 4
February 19
Module 6
March 4
March 19
Module 7
April 1
April 16
Module 8 & Final Ceremony
May 6
May 21
Each month, participants receive pre-work—such as articles or videos—to explore at their own pace. Then, we come together for a live, interactive Zoom session led by a leadership coach. Sessions are recorded, so you can revisit the content anytime or catch up if you miss a meeting.
Enrollees must be currently enrolled in a residency or fellowship program, or be medical school graduates who are in a gap year or planning to apply to residency.
While focused on advancing women physicians in training, the AMWA EVOLVE program is open to all genders.
The time commitment is about 3 hours per month: a 90-minute session by Zoom, a pre-work assignment (typically reading article(s), watching a video, or reflecting on prompts), and a brief post-module survey.
If you miss a session, there is a second date that month to try to attend. If you miss both dates for that month’s module, we publish the recordings at the end of the month for participants to view.
While there is no organized 1:1 mentoring incorporated in the program, AMWA has a physician coaching directory with 30+ certified coaches who can be a great resource for additional support. Many of these coaches have also been involved with the EVOLVE program in previous years. AMWA also has a Mentorship Program which can be a great resource for individual questions or concerns.
“AMWA EVOLVE program is a must for women in medicine who are new to their career and are looking to improve and integrate important leadership skills in their professional lives.”
“Ever female physician battling imposter phenomenon should attend the AMWA EVOLVE program.”
Becoming an Intentional Leader
“As a leader supporting women physicians and mothers, EVOLVE helped me become a more intentional leader. The program provided practical leadership tools, meaningful connections, and valuable insights that will continue to shape how I lead and serve others.”
“In my time using the AMWA EVOLVE program, I learned to better handle and lead my team in the medical department. It helped a lot to Evolve our workplace cohesion.”
Engaging with Community
“Having a team to show you how to become a better leader is invaluable. And this course achieved this goal and then some.” – Dr. Vanessa Etienne
Finding Inspiration
“AMWA EVOLVE was an inspiring and empowering experience that connected me with incredible women in medicine and reminded me of the importance of mentorship, community, and intentional leadership early in training.”
“AMWA really inspired me and taught me how to be a better person as well as better at the roles that I take and encounter throughout my career. The group sessions were inspiring, and it was great being in an encouraging environment to be able to discuss ways we can navigate work and life challenges.”
“AMWA EVOLVE helped me turn passion into purpose. Through mentorship, leadership development, and collaboration with incredible women in medicine, I gained skills and confidence that will continue to shape my career and impact my patients.” – Dr. Valerie Martin
Time for Reflection
“AMWA EVOLVE gave me a chance to slow down, reflect, and think about the kind of physician/leader I want to become. The program reminded me how important growth, feedback, and kindness are in both medicine and everyday life” – Dr. Karthiga Vasudevan
“AMWA EVOLVE reminded me that leader-ship begins with authenticity, empathy, and the courage to keep growing. This program helped me rediscover my voice and gave me confidence to continue building my path in medicine and leadership.” – Dr. Lisyareli Salazar Arriaga
“EVOLVE helped me realize that leadership is not about having all the answers, but about showing up with intention, humility, and consistency in every interaction.”
AMWA EVOLVE Program Visionaries
Katie Jobbins,DO, MS, FAMWA, FACP Program Director
Amina Ashraf and Maya Beasley Program Staff
Jodi Godfrey, MS, RDN Emeritus Program Co-Founder
Briana Money, MD, FAMWA, FACP Emeritus Program Founder
