Medical Women’s International Association

The Medical Women's International Association is a global professional organization dedicated to advancing the health, well-being, and rights of women and girls through the expertise of female medical professionals. Based in Pleasant Valley, NY, MWIA represents women doctors and medical students from all six continents and eight geographic regions, making it a truly international force in healthcare advocacy and medical education. The organization provides comprehensive training modules for physicians on critical health issues including gender mainstreaming, violence against women and girls, and adolescent sexuality. MWIA actively initiates and supports scientific projects relating to health and well-being at local, national, and global levels. The association serves as a vital platform for medical women and students to engage in dialogue and collaborative action on pressing international health concerns such as female genital mutilation, women's reproductive health, and maternal and infant mortality. With deep expertise in professional development, MWIA offers mentoring programs for young medical doctors and students while advocating for workplace equity on issues including work-life balance, maternity leave, and career progression. As one of the oldest professional international bodies established in 1919, MWIA combines over a century of legacy with contemporary approaches to healthcare challenges. The organization's non-sectarian and non-profit structure ensures its commitment to serving medical women and students from diverse countries and cultural backgrounds without bias or commercial interest.