AMWA is a leading advocate for gender equity, women’s health, and research.
Promote Gender Equity
We advance gender equity through advocacy that ensures fairness in opportunity, pay, and workplace culture.
Advance Women’s Leadership in Medicine
We address the gender gap in leadership to promote equitable representation in healthcare.
Address Healthcare Disparities
We advocate for policies that reduce healthcare disparities and promote equitable access to healthcare.
The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) addresses issues impacting women in medicine — from gender equity and infertility to sexual harassment and physician suicide — bringing them to the forefront of the national agenda. As women physicians and advocates for the health of women, we are uniquetly positioned to change the culture of medicine within the communities in which we serve.
Our advocacy efforts are also driven by the needs of our members, so find an area of interest and put your passion to action.
Join the Advocacy Committee to:
Advise stakeholders on legislation, regulations, and policies at the state and local level
Develop Position Papers on key health and policy issues
Partner with Coalitions to improve health care access and services
Civic engagement through voting is vital to the health of our communities. It allows us to influence policy about resourcing and regulation of our healthcare system, including provisions that impact social determinants of health. Physicians have historically not been active voters, participating at a rate lower than that of the general population — it’s time to change that! ALSO – physicians and other healthcare providers interact with many, diverse members of their communities and thus are uniquely positioned to impact civic engagement.
Panelists: Dr. Theresa Rohr-Krichgraber (President, American Medical Women’s Association, Jeanne Ayers, R.N., M.P.H. (Executive Director, Healthy Democracy, Healthy People), Jessica Rebeza, MS, CHES (M3, St George’s School of Medicine) Event
Moderator: Russia Chavis Cardenas, MPP )Director of Strategy and Partnerships, Civic Health Alliance)
Civic Engagement
Physicians have historically voted less than the general population. It’s time to change that. Physicians can be effective in getting out the vote (GOTV) and as valued speakers on issues impacting healthcare.
Legislative Advocacy
Don’t underestimate the power of the white coat. Stay abreast of active ballot issues and engage with policymakers on policies affecting social determinants of health, access to care, and more. Use our Advocacy Action Hub to send a letter in 2 minutes.
Women’s Health
For over a century, AMWA has been a voice for women’s healthcare with a focus on education, preventive health, improved therapeutics, access to treatment, and more.
