BU American Medical Women's Association
Boston University
About BU American Medical Women's Association
The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) represents a vital student organization at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, serving the Boston, MA medical community with a mission rooted in equity, inclusion, and professional advancement. As part of a prestigious institution that pioneered coeducational medical education over 150 years ago, AMWA carries forward a legacy of breaking barriers and championing underrepresented voices in medicine.
At its heart, AMWA exists to support the ambitions and wellbeing of female medical students and physicians while fostering deeper understanding of women's health across the entire healthcare profession. The organization recognizes that female patients often face unique health challenges that require specialized knowledge and advocacy—challenges that are best addressed by healthcare providers equipped with comprehensive education and genuine commitment to women's health equity.
What distinguishes AMWA is its multifaceted approach to creating community and opportunity. Beyond traditional educational programming, the organization cultivates personal mentoring relationships that connect students with experienced female physicians, builds professional networks that last throughout careers, and organizes advocacy events that amplify women's voices in medical policy and practice. These initiatives acknowledge that success in medicine requires not just clinical knowledge, but also meaningful relationships, professional guidance, and community support.
Based at Boston University's medical campus in the South End, AMWA students benefit from access to 40+ centers and institutes, 21 affiliated hospitals, and a diverse student body intentionally recruited to reflect varied perspectives and experiences. The organization's connection to the national AMWA network extends its impact beyond Boston, linking local members to a nationwide community of women physicians committed to advancing women's health and gender equity in medicine. Through its holistic approach to student support and healthcare advocacy, AMWA embodies the values that have defined Boston University medicine since its founding.