(1/2) Female physicians contribute significantly as faculty, but they're underrepresented in leadership roles. Together, we can empower women, promote diversity, and shape a better future where women physicians have a seat at the table.
#WomenInMedicine
Are you a physician or studying to become one? Your voice is important! We'd love to learn more about your experiences trying to build a family. The survey can be found here:
#NIAW
#NationalInfertilityAwarenessWeek
#SPACE
Congratulations to
@KamalaHarris
: Kamala Harris will be the nation’s first Black and South Asian vice president, and first woman to hold that office. This is a historical moment
#HerTimeIsNow
"Your social media persona needs to be you. People pick up if you are not being authentic. There are so many different voices and having a diversity of voices is amazing."
@DrJenGunter
#AMWA105
#AMWALEADS2020
Today, we celebrate
#BlackWomenPhysiciansDay
. Join us as we honor our affiliate organizations: Association of BlackWomen Physicians and New Jersey Black Women Physicians – and members of our community who lead our organization and the world of medicine.
AMWA recognizes the unprecedented challenges facing medical school applicants as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage medical schools to consider MCAT test optional policies in the admissions process.
#waivethemcat
We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 AMWA INSPIRE Award celebrating accomplished
#womeninmedicine
who exemplify the highest values in vision, integrity, service, and collaboration in medicine and healthcare. Meet the awardees:
AMWA is teaming up with Dr. Julie Silver and Dr. Michael Sinha, to get state and other professional societies across the U.S. to "walk the talk" and pass action-oriented gender equity resolutions. If you would like to help, please let us know!
Need a mask to promote
#HerTimeIsNow
? AMWA is getting more masks! Limited # so order now at . Meanwhile, please promote graphics at & the HerTimeIsNow report at or at .
@JulieSilverMD
The Elizabeth Blackwell Award remembers the first woman awarded an M.D. degree from an American medical school. It is granted to a woman physician who has made outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine.
#AMWA2022
"I wish that I had thought about all of this way earlier. You can put all your effort into school and training as much as you want, but at the end of the day what matters is who is around me." Dr. Arghavan Salles (
@arghavan_salles
) on prioritizing fertility at a younger age.
AMWA is gravely concerned about the far reaching implications and impact of Roe v. Wade's overturn. We stand firm in the right of individuals to access comprehensive reproductive healthcare.
#MedTwitter
#RoeVsWade
#WomensHealth
Read More:
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#DidYouKnow
a historic milestone was achieved in 2017? For the first time in U.S. history, women comprised more than half of medical school enrollees! 🎓💪 This remarkable statistic celebrates the progress made, but there's more work ahead.
Congratulations to all the strong and intelligent women graduating this weekend! We're so excited you're going to be treating patients ! Covid can't take away how hard you've worked to get your degree!
Nobel Prize in Economics to Dr. Claudia Goldin for 1st comprehensive account of women in the labor market, uncovering "key drivers of gender differences.” Her foundational work underscores the importance of our efforts to ensure parity for
#womeninmedicine
Professor of Economics Claudia Goldin has been awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for her work identifying drivers of gender differences in the labor market.
#NobelPrize
This September we recognize all the
#WomenInMedicine
working to make health care more equitable. Join us in honoring their dedication during
#WIMMonth
.
This year's theme, “Women in Medicine: Advancing Equity, Building on Change”.
#WomenInMedicine
#AMWA
We're sending off the next order of masks. If anyone wants to get in the action & support
#HerTimeIsNow
&
#Womeninmedicinemonth
, order a mask or amplify the graphics. Most importantly, read the paper! Please share.
7 years hoping & waiting
3 IUIs
4 egg retrievals/IVF rounds💉
1 hysterectomy
2 transfers
And he’s finally here💙🩵
Baby V arrived & is doing well
My humble thank you will always be w/ my gestational carrier for her selfless gift that I can never repay
#pedsiscu
@Caden_Lane_Baby
"One of the things about social media that I find we struggle the most with is the illusory truth effect: if things are repeated enough people start to believe."
@DrJenGunter
on misinformation on social media.
#AMWALEADS2020
#AMWA105
Join us May 14-15 for AMWA Gender Equity EmpowHER Virtual Summit - noon-4:15pm ET daily. Internationally acclaimed NYT best-selling author
@sklasch
to give keynote on negotiation strategies. Register to join or get recording:
#MedTwitter
#WomenInMedicine
This new mom was doing amazing things on Match day! Congrats 💪
"A summary of 2022 thus far- Completed clinical rotations, about to publish a scientific article, matched to residency, had a baby, gon graduate with my MD, and matched to my top choice residency- COOK COUNTY"
A tribute and thank you to all front-line healthcare workers. We are standing with you.
Please retweet and feel free to share the image:
Credit:
#AMWA
Dr. Somalee Banerjee
@somaleestudio
(IG)
AMWA Artist-in-Residence 2019-2020
AMWA is proud to serve as a founding partner of TIME'S UP Healthcare which aims to improve the safety and equity of the healthcare workplace. Working collaboratively, we can create a better future for all healthcare workers.
@TIMESUPHC
@TIMESUPNOW
@TIMESUPLDF
#TIMESUPHC
(1/2) Women physicians face greater barriers in career advancement due to systemic biases and career disparities. Join us in supporting and empowering women in medicine as we address these issues and amplify these diverse voices.
#WomenInMedicine
Happy
#NationalPhysiciansWeek
! It has been wonderful to be with the AMWA community in Philly & virtually this week! All the more meaningful as our 1st in-person Annual Meeting since the pandemic start.
We are grateful, renewed & energized!
#AMWA2023
#WomenInMedicine
#MedTwitter
Today, we observe National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
#NPSDay
. One million Americans lose their physician to suicide each year. Help us spread awareness about signs of depression & burnout among physicians. Learn how you can help:
#MedTwitter
"Why do people turn to social media for health information? Health has a huge information gap, and people do not want to feel alone."
@DrJenGunter
#AMWALEADS
#AMWA105
We are halfway through
#NationalInfertilityAwarenessWeek
! If you haven’t yet, please participate in the SPACE study and tell us about your journey to build a family as a physician (or medical student!). Take the survey here:
#NIAW2021
#NIAW
It’s the night before I leave. My son asked me not to get sick. Probably the thing I am most afraid of. Being alone and sick in
#NYC
.
I am a planner. But I have no idea what to expect.
But this is what is signed up for.
#vlog
#COVID19
#healthcare
Congrats to AMWA President-Elect Dr. Susan Hingle, recipient of the Career Achievement in Medical Education Award from the Society of General Internal Medicine, recognizing her contributions for their lifetime contributions to medicine & medicine education.
#WomenInMedicine
As an organization dedicated to the advancement of reproductive health, AMWA supports access to safe and legal abortion as part of comprehensive reproductive health care for all patients.
In healthcare, we know that lives are saved by clinical teams that are diverse, inclusive, respectful, & equitable. That's why AMWA is one of the first groups to step up & partner with TIME'S UP Healthcare. Together we can change the status quo.
@TIMESUPHC
@TIMESUPNOW
#TIMESUPHC
We wish to extend a heartfelt congratulations to
@AmyOxentenkoMD
who was named Chair of the Department of Medicine
@MayoClinic
in Arizona! We wish her all the best!
AMWA Board of Directors and leaders appreciated the opportunity to meet with staff from the White House Gender Policy Council and Office of Public Engagement today to learn of ways we can advance areas of mutual concern. Read more:
"Tips for healthcare providers on social media: be very cautious about sharing patient information on social media. Be clear that you are speaking for yourself, and not your employer."
@DrJenGunter
#AMWALEADS2020
#AMWA105
How to help
#womeninmedicine
?
The wise
@JulieSilverMD
shared the push-pull
#mentorship
approach at the recent
@Harvard
Leadership Skills for Women in Healthcare
1️⃣ Invite them to speak
2️⃣ Invite them to work on projects/publications
3️⃣ Saying no to an offer? Share a
#wim
name
As we close out Pride Month, let's remember that LGBTQ+ inclusion is a year long commitment. We hope these tips are helpful in considering how you can ensure your practice is a safe, gender inclusive space.
#LGBTQPride
#HealthEquity
#MedTwitter
About AMWA:
We were honored to partner w/
@JulieSilverMD
and
@ELAMProgram
on the
#SponsorHer
campaign and host a joint sponsorship party. We've created a toolkit that allows this program to be replicated within your own organizations and institutions.
Access Toolkit:
The
@UF
College of Medicine has named Dr. Colleen G. Koch as its new dean. Koch, who serves as chair of anesthesiology & critical care medicine at
@HopkinsMedicine
, begins her new role in January, becoming the 1st female physician to hold the appointment.
The American College of Physicians strongly condemns the events that transpired at the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021. Our organization is continuing to call for a peaceful transition of power to protect the greater good of
#publichealth
: .
One year after the Dobbs decision, it's time to raise our voices so that health professionals can continue to practice evidence-based medicine and offer patients the full spectrum of reproductive care.
#RHC2023
#abortion
#reprorights
Learn more:
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#DidYouKnow
Female doctors face significant burnout in healthcare? 😔🩺 This concerning statistic sheds light on the challenges women health workers endure. Let's stand together, supporting and empowering them to foster a healthier work environment.
Thank you so much to everyone who
#retweeted
our
#post
last week!! We gained a large number of
#followers
. 😍😍
We're asking everyone to
#retweet
us again to help us reach that 5000!!
Everyone has a different fertility journey. Join us on 06/17 to hear physician and trainee perspectives and discuss topics from egg freezing to LGBTQ+ and male fertility. Learn more at the second
#PhysicianFertilitySummit
on June 17, 12-4pm ET.
Register:
Wishing you a Happy Diwali from all of us at the American Medical Women's Association! May the festival of lights bring joy, prosperity, and unity to your lives. Here's to celebrating health, happiness, and the spirit of Diwali together. 🪔✨
#DiwaliCelebration
#FestivalOfLights
(1/2) Women in medicine balance demanding careers with caring for their families. Let's support policies for better work-life balance and family support for all medical professionals. Join AMWA's Gender Equity Task Force to learn more.
#MedTwitter
We are collaborating with the Association of Women in Radiology (
@AAWR_org
) to host a
#virtual
radiology residency
#panel
! Please join us on April 21st at 8pm ET. Register today:
Join the Edinburgh Chapter of AWS on Wednesday, November 25 at 1:00pm CST for an online event to explore the impact of racial disparities in surgery and medicine on both surgeons and patients. Learn more:
#DidYouKnow
that half of female physicians are likely to spend 16 minutes or more with a patient, compared to 42 percent of males? Let's continue breaking down barriers and building a brighter, more patient-centered future together. Learn more:
(1/2) While both married physician fathers and mothers are dedicated professionals, a significant disparity exists. It's time we start promoting work-life integration and creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for all medical professionals.
#MedTwitter
"For those of us who want to have children, normalizing starting having the conversation about having children earlier in medical training regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation is important." Dr. Arghavan Salles (
@arghavan_salles
).
#PhysicianFertilitySummit
Announcing...the 2022 INSPIRE Awards! There is no shortage of committed, creative, empathetic women physicians advancing medicine, impacting in the lives of their colleagues & patients & the culture of their workplaces. Learn more: