Common Myths about the HPV Vaccine -Dr. Janee Kegerize, PharmD. Hear from more experts during the 8th Annual Us vs HPV Week webinars held January 26-30, 2026. Webinars are free and open to all students and providers. Register at bit.ly/hpv2026.

#DidYouKnow Women’s representation in some medical specialties has skyrocketed over the past two decades. Between 2004 & 2022, women in Critical Care Medicine grew by 392%, Gastroenterology by 219%, & Urology by 215%! #WomenInMedicine #GenderEquity

#HPVPreventionWeek | Day 5 Igniting Action: Young Changemakers Empower young leaders changemakers in HPV prevention and advocacy through leadership development and collaborative action. #UsVsHPV #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth 🔗 Register: bit.ly/hpvweek

#HPVPreventionWeek | Day 4 HPV Cancer: Finding Support & Empowerment in the Survivorship Journey Explore the lived experience of HPV cancer survivorship, focusing on support, healing, & empowerment across the care continuum. #UsVsHPV #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth 🔗 Register: bit.ly/hpvweek

Tune into Our Voices, Our Future S2E16 with Dr. Eileen Barrett—nationally recognized leader in internal medicine and addiction care. She shares insights on inclusion, institutional change, and the emotional resilience required for sustained advocacy. 🎧 Available now on all major platforms

The early bird registration for the American Medical Women’s Association Annual Meeting has been extended through January 18. Join a powerful community committed to advancing women in medicine through leadership development, advocacy, and meaningful connection across every career stage.

Female physicians often face a "double shift": long hours at the clinic followed by caregiving responsibilities at home. This dual burden contributes to higher burnout rates among women in medicine. 📖 Read: bit.ly/getfblog ✊ Join: bit.ly/amwa-getf #PhysicianBurnout #Caregiving #HealthEquity

#HPVPreventionWeek | Day 3 Hope, Hurdles & the Way Forward: Global Drive to End Cervical Cancer Evidence and innovation can activate communities, mobilize partnerships, & advance HPV prevention globally. #UsVsHPV #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth 🔗 Register: bit.ly/hpvweek

#HPVPreventionWeek | Day 2 From the Ground Up: Empowering Communities to Prevent HPV Community-based strategies through expanded roles in medicine, nursing and college advocacy can increase HPV awareness and vaccination. #UsVsHPV #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth

From Diagnosis to Strength: My HPV and Cervical Cancer Story. Hear more from Kathryn Haavik during the 8th Annual Us vs HPV Week webinars held January 26-30, 2026. Webinars are free and open to all students and providers. Register at bit.ly/hpv2026.

#HPVPreventionWeek | Day 1 Moving the Needle: A Shared Approach to Evidence & Accountability Let’s overcome barriers to cervical cancer screening, bridge generations through digital innovation, and strengthen vaccine delivery. #UsVsHPV #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth 🔗 Register: bit.ly/hpvweek

Join a global movement to eliminate cervical cancer. The 8th Annual #HPVPreventionWeek unites an international community committed to stopping HPV-related cancers. #UsVsHPV #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth 🔗 Register: bit.ly/hpvweek

Join AMWA and the Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer for the 8th Annual Us vs HPV. Hear from experts and patients on "Building Community Around HPV Prevention and Related Disease Management." This year, we will also have breakout sessions co-facilitated by the American Cancer Society!

In honor of National Mentorship Month, join the AMWA Mentorship Committee in hosting Dr. Marion McCrary and learn about the importance of professional connections and best practices for building them! Register at bit.ly/amwabuildingconnections

As we ring in the new year, here’s to the women in medicine who lead with compassion and grace, break glass ceilings, amplify the voices of the voiceless, and stand by each other; this song is for you! Link: vist.ly/4ksxz Listen to the full playlist: vist.ly/4ksxs

Tune into Our Voices, Our Future S2E15 with Dr. Karen Leitner—physician-turned-coach and founder of How to Feel Better for Women Physicians. This episode is a powerful reminder that advocating for yourself is not selfish—it’s a leadership skill. 🎧 Available now on all major platforms

Your zip code can be a stronger predictor of life expectancy than your blood pressure or genetics. Where a woman lives—rural or urban—profoundly impacts her health outcomes. 📖 Read: bit.ly/getfblog ✊ Join: bit.ly/amwa-getf #WomensHealth #HealthEquity #RuralHealth #UrbanHealth

Tune into Our Voices, Our Future S2E14 with Janis Robinson Daly to discuss how her work shines a light on the stories of women in early 20th-century medicine and the extensive research behind her historical fiction novels. 🎧 Available now on all major platforms #OurVoicesOurFuture

#DidYouKnow Women now make up the majority of medical students? 👩‍⚕️🚀 ✅ 2000-01: 43% of med school grads were women. ✅ 2022-23: 52%. ✅ 2023-24: 54.6. Progress is happening, but equity in leadership, pay, & support is still needed! #MedTwitter #FutureDoctors

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a silent crisis in rural communities. Victims often face isolation, limited resources, and cultural stigma, making it harder to seek help. 📖 Read: bit.ly/getfblog ✊ Join: bit.ly/amwa-getf #RuralHealth #IPV #GenderEquity #HealthJustice #EndTheSilence

Tune into Our Voices, Our Future S2E13 with Dr. Mai Pham—founder of the Institute for Exceptional Care—to explore the intersections of gender equity, health policy, & care for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities. 🎧 Available now on all major platforms

In nearly every sector, women outlive men. But in medicine? Female physicians face higher mortality rates than their male peers. 📖 Read: bit.ly/getfblog ✊ Join: bit.ly/amwa-getf #WomenInMedicine #PhysicianWellbeing #HealthEquity #GenderDisparities

Leadership isn’t about dominance—it’s about connection. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, build stronger teams, and reimagine what power looks like in medicine—this plenary is for you. Be in the room where the future of leadership is shaped. Register today: vist.ly/4jaki

This month, we’re reexamining what HIV looks like today. Advances in treatment have transformed HIV into a manageable chronic condition, yet access to prevention, testing, and care remains unequal. Ending HIV/AIDS requires innovation and justice. #HIVAIDSAwarenessMonth #EndTheStigma #HealthEquity

AMWA Nutrition Committee invites you to an expert-led webinar exploring the clinical impact of microbiome science with Dr. Sears, infectious diseases specialist & Johns Hopkins prof whose research is shaping our understanding of gut health & colon cancer Jan 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET vist.ly/4j95f

Tune into Our Voices, Our Future S2E12 with Dr. Jessi Gold to discuss burnout in medicine, the importance of recognizing its signs, and the need to care for ourselves as caregivers. Dr. Gold is the author of How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine.

From menstrual products to insurance premiums, the Pink Tax is real—and it's costly. Time to demand visibility, fairness, and policy action. 📖 Read: bit.ly/getfblog ✊ Join: bit.ly/amwa-getf #WomensHealth #GenderEquity #HealthcareCosts #HealthJustice

Every November, we honor Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, but one fact remains too often overlooked: nearly two-thirds of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease are women. Let’s move beyond awareness and commit to gender-informed innovation in neuroscience and public health. #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth

This holiday season, you have a unique opportunity to support gender equity in medicine while surprising someone special (or yourself) with a delightful Mystery Package! Link to purchase your Gender Equity Task Froce Mystery Package: Order Here ↗ vist.ly/4hwha

In this episode of Our Voices, Our Future (Season 2, Episode 11), Dr. Katherine Simpson, a Jamaican-born, Cuban-trained practitioner working in Grenada, shares her powerful insights on women’s health, community outreach, and the value of preventative medicine. 🎧 Listen now on all major platforms

#DidYouKnow Women have made incredible strides in medicine, with some specialties seeing exponential growth in female representation! While this progress is inspiring, women still remain underrepresented in many fields, and disparities in pay, leadership, and career advancement persist.

In medicine, women and underrepresented groups face barriers at every stage of training. Too often, the absence of mentorship means missed opportunities, stalled careers, and continued inequities. Let’s invest in mentorship models that are intentional, intersectional, and accessible to all.

In honor of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Awareness Month, this October we shed light on how intimate partner violence leaves lasting physical, emotional, and systemic scars. 📖 Read the full article through the link in our bio.

Clear, evidence-based guidance matters. This piece explores the data behind the decision, dispels common misconceptions about HRT, and highlights why individualized, patient-centered care should lead the conversation on menopause management. 📖 Read the full article at the link in our bio.

Public concern has grown over claims linking prenatal acetaminophen use to autism and ADHD, but many of these warnings are not supported by high-quality evidence. Pregnant individuals deserve guidance informed by rigorous science, not fear-driven messaging. #AMWA #MaternalHealth #ReproductiveHealth

Respiratory antivirals save lives — but too many high-risk adults face financial and other barriers to treatment. That’s why we’ve joined the @Respiratory Antiviral Alliance. Learn more:  vist.ly/4gww6 @respantiviral.bsky.social

It’s Giving Tuesday! Give $1.10, $10, to support AMWA’s programs in mentorship, advocacy, & leadership development The branch w/ the most participants will receive travel support for AMWA’s 2026 Annual Meeting Venmo @AMWACharity or online at vist.ly/4gwm2 #AMWAGives #AMWA110 #GivingTuesday

Help Us Train 200 Advocates by December 31. Compassionate, evidence-grounded conversations about reproductive care have never been more essential — and you can help transform the landscape. Take Part 1 or Part 2. Become a trainer. Invite others.

This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating 110 years of AMWA, and the generations of women who have advanced medicine together. Every dollar donated that day will be matched, doubling your impact on mentorship, leadership, and equity in medicine. vist.ly/4ghua #AMWAGives #AMWA110 #WomenInMedicine

Why Attend The AMWA Annual Meeting brings together a powerful community committed to advancing women in medicine. Whether you’re a student launching your path, a trainee building momentum, or a physician leading change — this meeting equips you to rise with purpose. vist.ly/4gfia

Happy Thanksgiving! Celebrate by: • Send a note of appreciation to a mentor or colleague who lifted you up this year • Reach out to a trainee or student who might need encouragement • Set aside 10 minutes to check in on your own well-being — and schedule something restorative for next week

Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, addresses the new clinical definition of obesity, misconceptions related to body weight, obesity as a chronic disease, weight bias & stigma, treatment options including surgery, & the new GLP class of medications vist.ly/4g5ei #BreakthroughWomen #PBS #obesityawareness

Susie Singer Carter shares: people with Alzheimer’s still feel connection, love, and presence. What they need is a healthcare team that truly sees them — and recognizes caregivers as essential partners in care. vist.ly/4fz7q #DementiaCare #CaregiverAwareness #PatientCentered @CareBrains

Missed the groundbreaking film 1001 CUTS? We'll be screening the film again on demand in December. Sign up here! vist.ly/4fpkn AMWA-MWIA FILM SCREENING: 1001 Cuts: A Documentary about Women Surgeons Available ON-DEMAND December 5 to 7 vist.ly/4fpkh @amwa_students @amwadoctors

Tune in to PBS.org on November 1st to watch Breakthrough: Women in Science & Medicine, featuring the pioneering work led by Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, who is transforming obesity medicine, patient care, and global education surrounding this chronic disease. vist.ly/4fmbx

Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating 110 years of AMWA, & the generations of women who have advanced medicine together. On Dec. 2, join us in giving any amount to celebrate AMWA’s legacy and help shape its future. Every dollar donated that day will be matched, doubling your impact vist.ly/4fgz7

In this moving story, Lori La Bay shares her 30-year journey caring for her mother with dementia — a journey marked by misdiagnosis, stigma, and the overwhelming weight too many families still carry today. vist.ly/4feei

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, remember: strong leadership starts with strong health. AMWA offers trusted resources on menopause, migraines, brain health, osteoporosis, rare disease & eczema to help women founders thrive vist.ly/4f7yu #WomensEntrepreneurshipDay #WomensHealth #WomenEntrepreneurs

As Laurie, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, reminds us, we don’t want to just survive — we want to thrive. How can we, as clinicians and caregivers, help them do that? Let’s shift the conversation to one about potential, purpose, and dignity. HEAR LAURIE’S FULL STORY: vist.ly/4ejb8

Tune in to your local PBS station for a powerful new episode of Breakthrough: Women in Science & Medicine. Learn about the groundbreaking research led by Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity medicine physician, scientist, educator, and policy maker. vist.ly/4ehmc