[EVENT RECAP] AFMW President Dr Brenda Masters chatted with Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Jennifer Green discussing the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance, 13 March 2025. Watch the video chat today.
This International Women’s Day, We Care Solar celebrates the remarkable women transforming healthcare and energy access through our Light Every Birth Initiative. Donations to assist their endeavours are welcome.
[EVENT] In honor of International Women’s Day, We Care Solar are announcing their upcoming virtual event–part of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. It will be held Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. Register Today!
[EVENT] “Dear Friends, Here is the flyer and program for the IHAN UN CSW event. Please invite friends to register for the (Zoom) event.” – Professor Gabrielle Casper BSc(Hons) MBBS FRANZCOG, Past President, Medical Women’s International Association, President, International Health Awareness Network. Register today!
“Very proud to have been included in this book amongst other medical leaders in endometriosis. Compiled by my friend Maree Davenport – a true endometriosis warrior. Book is now available online and paperback. It’s excellent and suits all readership levels.” Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM
“The QMWS Centennial Working Group is delighted to officially restart our first QMWS100 meeting of 2025. It is a joy to come together once again and continue our work on this important project, celebrating the legacy of trailblazing women in medicine.”
[EVENT] Volunteer to help NGO CSW/NY host the NGO CSW69 Forum in NYC. This yearly Forum can only happen with the help of amazing volunteers. Join the team today and together you’ll make the Forum a great success! Please fill out the form to submit your interest in volunteering.
[EVENT RECAP] AFMW President Dr Brenda Masters chatted with Dr James Allen, founder of an Australian LGBTIQ youth harm prevention charity The Orbona Foundation, on 5 Feb 2025. Watch the video chat today.
Vale Rosalind Terry, pioneering surgeon and champion of women in medicine, who passed 31 January 2025. Funeral to be held Tuesday 11 Feb, 2pm, Brighton White Lady Funerals.
We are looking for enthusiastic medical women who would like to be part of our Medical Women’s International Association Western Pacific Conference 2027 Working Group or AFMW Centennial Celebrations 2027 Working Group. If you are interested and/or would like further information, please email [email protected] by 28 Feb 2025
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