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Towards Equity & Empowerment
in Medicine & Women's Health
 Mission Statement
The Women's Health Action Committee innovatively advances equity and empowerment in medicine and women's health. We identify individual schools, communities and social partners to build a strong national network of educators, advocates and visionary leaders in matters of women's health. We work to establish WHAC as an integral part of AMSA and as a credible and supportive resource for individuals and organizations actively promoting similar goals. Through our national model, we strive to educate and empower both medical professionals and community members to act locally while fostering new leaders on a regional and national level.
OUR VISION
- Engage AMSA members across the country to become leaders and activate a diverse grassroots network on women's issues
- Create a nationally credible women's health resource
- Recognize pioneering women physicians and identify and nurture future leaders
- Empower women from all walks of life through advocacy, education, and outreach
- Politically engage members to effect change in women's health policy, and to advocate for gender equality and an end to gender discrimination
Our major projects this year include recognizing women leaders in medicine through a photo exhibit and award, addressing domestic violence through education and advocacy, advocating for common-sense reproductive health policy, addressing the increasing spread of HIV/AIDS among women both here and abroad, educating medical students about women prisoner's health, and motivating medical students to address women's health issues at their schools.
Visit our webpages to learn more:
education and policy
community and public health
women in medicine
Contact us with any ideas you might have or to get involved in any of these projects!
| Raising Our Voices: Women Leaders in Medicine.
AMSA will recognize several inspirational women physician leaders at this year's annual convention through an interactive display exhibit. We will also present an award to one outstanding woman leader in medicine.
NOMINATE AN INSPIRATIONAL WOMAN
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EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Not My Property Campaign Kick-Off
September 17, 2007
Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day
October 10, 2007
Wear Red Day
February 1, 2008
Is E.C. Really E.Z?
Emergency Contraception Day
January 23, 2008
Women's Empowerment Institute (WEI)
Feb 2008 * Washington, D.C.
National Convention Programming
March 12-16, 2008 * Houston, TX
Become a WHAC Regional Coordinator
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 WOMEN IN MEDICINE CADUCEUS
Although women equal and surpass men in number of entering medical school students, there's still a great gender disparity with regards to leadership positions within medicine, such as division chiefs, medical school deans and tenured faculty at medical training institutions. In addition, sexism is a reality for many female medical students, in the classroom as well as on the wards. This pin serves as a reminder that women belong, excel and are needed both as role models and leaders within the field of medicine. Pins are 1.5" with silver metal base and can be ordered by individual school chapters. Order now through the AMSA Resource Center.
AMSA member: $3
Non-member: $5
Bulk rates available
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