American Medical Women's Association Newsflash — December 22, 2021  Wishing You a Joyful Holiday & Healthier New Year!

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AMWA 107th Annual Meeting Thriving with Tenacity, Humor, & Hope March 24-27, 2022 (Virtual) Register Now to Enjoy Early Bird Prices!

TAKE ACTION

Support Paid Family Leave -- Contact your senators. Join AMWA in raising funds for Afghan Aid that will directly reach the people. “The need is great – but the power of humanity, even greater.” Vote for AMWA Board of Directors (2022-2023) Ballots sent by e-mail. If you didn't receive it, notify associatedirector@awma-doc.org. Election Closes January 10. Menstrual Equity. Period - Sewing skills and donations needed for reusable menstrual pad packs for Suriname, in collaboration with the First Lady of Suriname. Feedback on COVID-19 challenges? AMWA will share with policy leaders. Participate in AMWA's Traveling Stethoscope FUNdraiser Raise funds to support what matters to YOU! Sustain your favorite AMWA Initiatives or support your branch! It's Easy!

EVENTS

Jan 23-29. HPV Awareness Webinar Series Jan 24, 8:00 pm ET. Turning Fertility Challenges to Change Seminar Feb 7, 8:30 pm ET. New Member Welcome Networking Event On-Demand Programs: Voices of Afghan Women Physicians (Not for public sharing) Migraine Management in Women (CME) AMWA Diversity Dialogues Podcast AMWA ELEVATE Electives Listening to Our Patients: 4 Personal Journeys

FAUCI FILM SCREENING Jan 7 - 14, On-Demand A rare glimpse into the life of the ultimate public servant. A National Geographic Film.

MEMBER & OTHER NEWS

Dr. Nasim Shajihan honored with Carnegie Mellon Master of Medical Management Scholarship. Her focus—family-centered care & equity in medicine.

Lawren Wooten, AMWA Student Division President, honored with the 2021 AMSA Paul Ambrose Outstanding Student Activist Award

Dr. Avika Dixit shares her story in academia. #giveherareasontostay (Science) Performances by Dr. Mary Rorro featured in VA “COVID in 20” program (@4:40) Drs. Terri Malcolm & Roberta Gebhard discuss NYT article on pay equity. Women patients with female doctors do better in worker's comp (UT News) When licensed physicians spread COVID misinformation (NLFD)

MEMBER BENEFITS

Leadership Opportunities through AMWA Korn Ferry U 6-month Leadership Program The Art of Effective Negotiating Special Event with Sara Laschever AMWA EVOLVE Course in Leadership for Trainees AMWA ELEVATE Certification In Leadership Fundamentals Join the AMWA Speaker's Bureau Explore AMWA Member Benefits and discounts, including professional coaching. Veteran & active duty physicians: 50% off new membership until 12/31. Code: Military

OTHER MEETINGS

Women in Medicine (WIM) Annual CME Retreat - Call for Abstracts, due 1/1/22 Join the COVID-19 Community Corps Surgeon General Advisory: Protecting Youth Mental Health Foundations of Cardiometabolic Health Certification Course ($500 off til 12/31) Feb 25. Jefferson Women and Gastroenterology Health Symposium. 5.25 units CME. Free to medical students, residents, and fellows.

RESIDENT & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Attention Residents & Fellows — Enroll in AMWA EVOLVE Leadership Essentials for Women Trainees. Begins January.

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Newsletter Editorial Team Publications Chair: Andrea Done, MS, OMS III Deputy Director: Jodi Godfrey, MS, RDN Executive Director: Eliza Chin, MD, MPH ----------- Have an update for the Newsletter? Submit HERE Missed the last issue? View it HERE.

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