WPS Members and News Highlights

Each monthly issue of the WPS Members & News Highlights provides information on WPS activities and how its members advocate for patients and women in the medical profession. 

2025

1. September 2025

   1. Women in Medicine Month, WPS GC and GRROWL members share their Women in Medicine "SHero" role models and mentors, and apply to serve on a WPS policy committee. 

2. August 2025

   1. Highlights from the Section Leadership Retreat, strategic goals for 2025-2026, and a preview of the WPS Women in Medicine month webinar event in September. 

3. July 2025

   1. An examination of "kinkeeping" and gender equity, and an introduction to the 2025-26 goals, the "5 As:" Action, Activism, Advancement, Advocacy and Achievement.

4. June 2025

   1. Annual meeting and governing council updates, and award application deadlines for the Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women scholarship and WPS Inspiration Award.

5. May 2025

   1. Preparations continue for 2025 Annual and observing mental health awareness.

6. April 2025

   1. Handbook Review Committee deadline, preparations for the WPS Associates Meeting, CME opportunities and the Buddy Program at A-25, and celebrating diversity. 

7. March 2025

   1. Celebrating Women's History Month, upcoming WPS webinar on March 26, policymaking update and GRROWL events at A-25. 

8. February 2025

   1. The deadline for resolution submissions is Feb. 20, and February marks national observances of Women Physicians Day, Black History Month and American Heart Month. 

9. January 2025

   1. WPS policymaking has begun for the 2025 Annual Meeting.

2024

1. November-December 2024

   1. A productive 2024 Interim Meeting, including the co-sponsored CME education event with SPS and community building.

2. October 2024

   1. WPS will be reviewing resolutions for the 2024 Interim Meeting and making recommendations for the formal WPS stance on those resolutions. 

3. September 2024

   1. What does Women in Medicine Month mean to you?

4. August 2024

   1. Details on the governing council's participation in the AMA Section Leadership Retreat and its three primary goals for the year.

5. July 2024

   1. What is the significance of the white coat, particularly for women physicians? Also, a profile of the GRROWL Standing Committee, and more.

6. June 2024

   1. In this issue, a look at the 2024-2025 incoming governing council and opportunities to engage with WPS over the summer.