BU American Medical Women's Association

The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is a dynamic student organization dedicated to advancing women in medicine and improving women's health outcomes. Based in Boston, MA, AMWA operates at local, national, and international levels to create meaningful change within the medical profession and healthcare delivery.

AMWA's primary mission centers on supporting the professional ambitions of female medical students and physicians while educating the next generation of healthcare providers about the specific and often overlooked health concerns affecting female patients. The organization recognizes that diversity in medicine—including gender diversity—strengthens clinical practice and research outcomes. Through a comprehensive range of evidence-based programming, AMWA delivers targeted educational seminars on women's health issues, advocacy initiatives that amplify women's voices in medicine, and specialized mentoring relationships that connect emerging female physicians with experienced practitioners.

The organization facilitates invaluable networking opportunities that help female medical students build professional relationships, navigate career development challenges, and access guidance from accomplished women physicians across various specialties. These connections prove essential for students pursuing residencies, fellowships, and long-term careers in medicine. AMWA's Boston location within the renowned medical school positions members to engage with a 175-year legacy of medical excellence and innovation.

Members benefit from AMWA's integration with the national organization (amwa-doc.org), which extends their reach to a broader community of women physicians and medical professionals. The organization's commitment to supporting female students and physicians reflects Boston University's historical commitment to inclusion—the school became one of the first coeducational medical institutions in the nation when the New England Female Medical College joined in 1873. Through education, advocacy, mentoring, and networking, AMWA empowers women to lead in medicine and healthcare.