American Medical Women's Association
American Medical Women's Association
The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) is a professional advocacy and educational organization of women physicians and medical students. The AMWA is dedicated to advancing women in medicine and improving women's health.
Pronunciation
American Medical Women's Association: /əˈmɛrɪkən mɛdɪkəl ˈwɪmɪnz əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
Etymology
The term "American Medical Women's Association" is derived from its purpose and location. "American" refers to its establishment and operation within the United States. "Medical" signifies its focus on the medical field. "Women's" indicates its dedication to female physicians and medical students. "Association" denotes its function as a professional organization.
Related Terms
- Women in medicine: The field of women working in the profession of medicine.
- Medical education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner.
- Health advocacy: The process of advocating for improvements in healthcare.
- Professional association: An organization seeking to further a particular profession and the interests of individuals engaged in that profession.
See Also
- American Medical Association
- Association of American Medical Colleges
- Medical Women's International Association
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American Medical Women's Association
- Wikipedia's article - American Medical Women's Association
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