Women Physicians

Women in Medicine Month

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2025 Women in Medicine Month (index)

Celebrate Women in Medicine Month: Women Leading in Digital Health

Each September, the AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS) honors physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support to advance women with careers in medicine. 

Join us for educational content, leadership resources and opportunities to celebrate women in medicine. This year’s webinar is titled, “The Future is FemTech: Women Shaping Digital Health.” Access the webinar recording.

Get involved today

Find different ways you can get involved during Women in Medicine Month. Share your sentiments on social media, learn about the 2025 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women, honor the 2025 Inspiration Award recipients and more.

2025 Women in Medicine Month (index)

Show your support on social media

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Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women

Women Physicians Section (WPS) Inspiration Award

Women Physicians Section Inspiration Award

Advocacy, policy and education opportunities

The AMA recognizes that gender inequity in medicine is a complex issue that requires a multilayered approach. Explore more about this topic, and how the medical profession can better support women’s success and well-being.

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Advancing gender equity in medicine

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CME course: Supporting Women in Medicine

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