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Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women

The Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women provides annual scholarships to advance the study of women in the medical profession.

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Help Move Medicine

Medicine doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. AMA members don’t just keep up with medicine—they shape its future.

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WPS Members and News Highlights-June 2025

Annual meeting and GC updates, and deadline dates to apply for the Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women scholarship and WPS Inspiration Award.

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Can male allies’ stories help advance women in medicine?

Researchers are investigating whether spreading personal stories can help male physicians do more to support women physicians.

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Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women past recipients

Find a list of past recipients of the Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women.

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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

During Women in Medicine Month, AMA Women Physicians Section and AMA Foundation announced 2024 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women recipients.

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AMA awards research grants to advance the study of women in medicine

During Women in Medicine Month, the AMA Women Physicians Section and AMA Foundation announce winners of 2023 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women.

Press Releases
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Most surgeons are men. Is surgical instrument size a reason why?

Instruments that are too big can pose ergonomic challenges for surgeons with smaller hands. Learn with the AMA about new research on this topic.

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Women physicians in transition: Navigating the pipeline from early to mid-career

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about Medicare drug price negotiation, a conversation during the 2022 Annual Meeting.

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Moving Medicine Podcast
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3 keys to help women physicians win at the negotiating table

Find out why men are likelier to ask for higher pay, time off and more. One tip from a physician expert: “Just ask.” Learn more with the AMA.

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