David Geffen School of Medicine American Medical Women's Association

The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) is local, national and international organization of over 10,000 students and physicians dedicated to empowering women to lead in the advancement of health for all through leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, community organization, mentoring and strategic alliances. At the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, AMWA brings together the perspectives of medical students and faculty mentors to advocate for improved health access, women's health research, women's health education, violence prevention, and increased opportunities for all medical education, regardless of gender, race, socioeconomic status or sexual orientation. Through cooperative community projects, and policy efforts, the men and women of AMWA break down barriers to health and health education in the greater Los Angeles community. Through our selectives, trainings, networking and mentoring events, AMWA empowers the next generation of physicians to advance women's rights and human rights in the local and national realm, and sensitizes them to the unique psychosocial experiences of women relative to their health, and the health of their families. Our specific goals are to: -Strengthen and expand the local network of advocates for women in medicine and medical school -Inform the student body of current research and policy in women's health -Raise funds and awareness for the most pressing women's health issues in the United States -Reaffirm our commitment to community service by increasing efforts to provide care for the underserved women of Los Angeles County.

http://medschool.ucla.edu/current-national-regional-organizations#AMWA
sesswein@mednet.ucla.edu

Signatories: Shannon Esswein, Stephanie Wong, and Anna Afasizheva

Advisor: Pamela R Cysner