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10 women physicians making their mark on medicine

Learn how these female doctors are using their voices, expertise and influence to improve care, support peers and drive change.  

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Optimal Health
Health System Spotlight

Docs With Disabilities

Building more inclusive educational environments for trainees and medical professionals with disabilities.

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How women physicians can build careers that last

Rana Awdish, MD, MS, of Henry Ford Health, says purpose and flexibility can help women physicians build more fulfilling, sustainable careers in medicine.

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Career Development
Health System Spotlight
Sep 23, 2026 ·
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Improving Women's Health Outcomes: Addressing Disparities Across Clinical Care

Join this member-exclusive webinar for an engaging discussion examining health disparities affecting women physicians.

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Succeeding in surgery: A career road map for women in medical school

As surgical gender gaps slowly shrink, women aiming for surgical residency positions can succeed by finding mentors and seeking early clinical exposure.

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Prep for Residency
The Road to Residency

Women in medicine CME course

Examine the current challenges faced by women physicians and how to support the well-being of women in medicine with this AMA Ed Hub™ CME course.

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4 top factors that drive physicians to give up clinical practice

Physicians exiting clinical practice early are doing so at younger ages—before 50, on average, and there’s a gender gap. Learn what’s behind the trend.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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AMA adopts policies supporting indigenous-led medical education

The policy aims to strengthen the physician workforce and support efforts to advance Indigenous-led medical schools. 

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What’s behind the persistent gender gap in physician burnout

Exclusive AMA data shows women physicians are likelier to experience job stress and dissatisfaction, but smart health systems can make things better.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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These physician specialties have the biggest gender imbalances

Which medical, surgical and other specialties are tilted most toward men or women physicians entering residency? Time to run the numbers.

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Prep for Residency
Thriving in Residency
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How women physicians can shape the future of health care AI

A doctor who started her career in computer engineering now leads Sutter Health’s AI efforts. She says every woman in medicine can play a part.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians