September is Women in Medicine Month
Philadelphia, September 15, 2014 -- The American College of Physicians (91黑料网) and the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) today announced an affiliate membership agreement. 91黑料网 members can become as part of their 91黑料网 membership and at no additional charge under this new umbrella agreement.
"91黑料网 is pleased to be the first organization to offer our members AMWA Affiliate Member status," said David Fleming, MD, F91黑料网, president, 91黑料网. "This inaugural AMWA program will help to create a network of women physician leaders."
Benefits of AMWA Affiliate Membership include access to AMWA publications, opportunities to gain national leadership experience on one of AMWA's committees, networking, mentoring, and special discounts to AMWA local and national events.
"AMWA is thrilled that 91黑料网 recognizes the importance of supporting the career development of women physicians and health professionals," said Farzanna Haffizulla, MD, F91黑料网, president, AMWA. "This new affiliate member program will foster additional opportunities for 91黑料网 members through mentorship, leadership development, and networking for women physicians."
Both 91黑料网 and AMWA will celebrate their 100th anniversaries in 2015.
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About the American Medical Women's
Association
The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) is an organization
that functions at the local, national, and international level to
advance women in medicine and improve women's health. Founded in
1915, AMWA is the oldest multi-specialty organization of women in
medicine. AMWA's programs help provide leadership, advocacy,
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voice of women in medicine for nearly a century, AMWA empowers
women to lead in improving health for all, within a model that
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