2022 Leadership Applications, AMWA Conference, HPV Prevention Week, Awards, and more! |
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National AMWA 107th Annual Meeting
Thriving with Tenacity, Humor, & Hope
March 24-27, 2022 (Virtual)
The National AMWA 107th Annual Meeting is here! Get excited for a schedule of panels, workshops, networking, lectures & discussions!
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HPV Prevention Week Jan 24-28, a week of webinars with sessions starting at 12pm EST each day. Join our webinars & social media campaign this Cervical Cancer Awareness Month . After the Friday session, join us for a free mentoring session provided by some of our expert panelists from 1-2 pm EST (registration required here, spaces limited).
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Today & Tomorrow, On-Demand
A rare glimpse into the life of the ultimate public servant. A National Geographic Film.
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National AMWA Premedical Leadership Elections
We are excited to announce that our National AMWA Premedical Leadership Applications for the 2022-2023 term are now OPEN!
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Application due February 1st, 2022.
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You must be logged into your AMWA account to access the leadership application form.
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Extended by Popular Demand — AMWA's Gift to You
Each member may give 1 new physician membership to a friend, colleague, or mentor -- share the benefits of AMWA.
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Showcase Your Branch at the 2022 AMWA National Conference!
Would you like to share your branch's remarkable work with the attendees of the AMWA National Conference on March 27th, 2022? Has your branch come up with innovative programming ideas amid COVID-19?
Showcase your branch's exceptional work at the National Conference! Apply here by March 6th, 2022 at 11:59pm EST.
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Awards and Scholarships
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Most Creative Pandemic Relief Initiative - The last two years have been so difficult for all. We know that AMWA members are amazing at pooling resources and creating wonderful ways to give back to our communities. We would love to recognize the most creative and successful of these initiatives. Please either nominate a friend, or submit your own initiative to be considered for this award by January 21st, 2022!
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Most Impactful Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy/Initiative - AMWA is continually striving to empower its members and support our communities. We want to recognize the events and initiatives led by our members focused on increasing representation and fostering a sense of community. Please apply here by January 21st, 2022.
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AMWA Mental Health Advocacy Award - Mental health and wellness has been difficult to maintain through a global pandemic, but our members know the importance of self-care and advocating for mental health awareness in our communities. Please share your own ways of advocating for mental health here by January 21st, 2022.
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AMWA Conference Fee Waiver - Our annual conference is just around the corner, and although it won't be in person this year, it'll be as wonderful as ever! We are covering the cost of this virtual conference for 18 lucky premedical members. Please apply here by January 15th, 2022.
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Submit Your Work to the Humanities & Healing Journal
This journal aims to celebrate our creative spirit and work to connect the arts and humanities in medicine. All who have witnessed the potential of the arts in medicine are welcomed to submit (research, personal essays, music, visual arts, & more are acceptable). All entries will be reviewed and edited for content. Submit at bit.ly/AMWAHeals
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Mental Health in Premedical Students — Participate in the Study!
A team of researchers at Arizona State University are examining mental health in premedical students in order to improve student experiences in undergraduate sciences. Participation entails a 45–60-minute online interview. You will receive a $20 Amazon gift card for your time. Must be 18 years or older and not yet accepted to medical school.
- Select your interview slot here (times shown in MST).
- If none of the time slots work, email tmohamm2@asu.edu to schedule.
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(nearly 50% to goal!)
Committees & branches - raise funds to support what matters to you. It's Easy!
All donations will sustain your favorite AMWA Initiatives and support branch activities in 2022.
Instructions on setting up your fundraising page:
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Menstrual Equity. Period - Sewing skills and donations needed for reusable menstrual pad packs for Suriname, in collaboration with the First Lady of Suriname.
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June 24-26 Medical Women’s International Association Congress, Taipei, Taiwan. Abstracts due Jan 28.
On-Demand Programs:
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AMWA Premedical Brochure
Are you taking advantage of all that the AMWA Premedical Division has to offer? Have questions about AMWA and what it means to be a member? Interested in becoming more involved with AMWA?
Read and share our new brochure to learn all about our division. Learn about our task forces, committees, blog, virtual shadowing, workshops, mentorship program, and more! |
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Please fill out this form to nominate a Premedical AMWA Member to be spotlighted by our National Premedical Division!
We want to recognize and celebrate all of the phenomenal work our premedical members do to change the future of medicine.
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Feature your work on the Premedical Division Blog |
The Premedical Division welcomes talented writers who are passionate about sharing their experiences as premedical students - and helping others, too! If you would like to contribute to our Premedical Blog, please fill out this form.
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Leader Highlight
Varshini Vakulabharanam, Region 3 Director
Varshini Vakulabharanam is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Houston, majoring in Public Health with a minor in Biology. As an aspiring medical student, her goals and vision serve as her motivation in joining AMWA to be at the forefront of medicine. Varshini is very passionate about women's healthcare and has taken part in numerous health camps and seminars in order to empower women. She aspires to become a physician in the future.
In her spare time, she loves dancing, drawing, and watching movies. A piece of advice she would give to young women is to “don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone because you never know what opportunity awaits you.” She strongly believes that learning is a lifelong journey!
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Observances include:
Birth Defects Prevention Month,
Blood Donor Month,
Cervical Health Awareness Month,
Glaucoma Awareness Month,
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