UCLA American Medical Women's Association Graduate Division

The UCLA American Medical Women's Association Graduate Division at the David Geffen School of Medicine is dedicated to empowering women physicians and medical students to lead in advancing health equity and access throughout Los Angeles and beyond. This student organization serves as a vital bridge between medical education and community health advocacy, bringing together the perspectives of medical students and faculty mentors to address critical healthcare disparities.

The organization focuses on several key service areas including women's health research advancement, women's health education initiatives, and violence prevention programs. Members work collaboratively on policy efforts and community projects designed to break down barriers to healthcare access in the greater Los Angeles community. The Graduate Division provides specialized training, networking opportunities, and mentorship programs that prepare the next generation of physicians to champion women's rights and human rights at both local and national levels.

Through cooperative community projects and strategic advocacy work, the organization addresses pressing women's health issues while increasing care opportunities for underserved women throughout Los Angeles County. The program emphasizes creating inclusive medical education regardless of gender, race, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation. Members participate in selectives, trainings, and networking events that deepen their understanding of the unique psychosocial experiences of women as they relate to individual and family health outcomes.

As part of the broader American Medical Women's Association—a local, national, and international organization of over 10,000 students and physicians—the UCLA Graduate Division contributes to a larger mission of leadership, advocacy, education, and mentorship. The organization actively raises awareness and funds for critical women's health issues while strengthening the local network of advocates committed to advancing women in medicine and medical education in Los Angeles.