The MWIA serves as an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) of medical women and medical students from different countries and cultures around the globe.
MWIA is an organisation representing women doctors from from six continents. The affiliated National Associations comprise over 90% of MWIA’s members. As the “National Association” representing medical women for Australia, internationally AFMW is affiliated with the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA).
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MWIA is a parent organization, whose members represent 70 countries in all five continents. The different cultural backgrounds, medical traditions and problems of its members provide a stimulating forum.
All Medical Women qualified according to the accepted standard of the medical profession in their own country are eligible for membership.
Read the full list of aims here.
A number of committees support the executive:
The Young MWIA is the Special Interest Group for Young Female Doctors and Medical Students.
“I would encourage our members to consider this appeal from DEA who urgently need donations to support a public awareness campaign focusing on the dangers of ongoing investment in fossil fuels, particularly gas projects.” Dr Brenda Masters, AFMW President
The Medical Women’s Society of the ACT held its annual Charity Dinner on 19 June 2026 at the Royal Canberra Golf Club, bringing together members for an evening that celebrated cultural diversity and strengthened community ties across the medical profession.
Meet Ms Ellen MacDonald, of Kamiliaroi heritage. Ellen has commenced a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in 2025, at University of Queensland after successfully completing her Bachelor of Biomedical Science at UQ.
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