The UAB Chapter of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) kicked off in August with an inaugural business meeting on August 28. Now in its third year of operations, AMWA will offer a series of lunch lectures and panel discussions every other month, beginning on Tuesday, October 9. 

AMWA membership is open to women faculty, students, and trainees at UAB School of Medicine. The intention of AMWA is to provide resources, support, and networking opportunities to women pursuing careers in academic medicine, although men are welcome to join as well. 

This academic year will also mark the second time that the UAB AMWA chapter has hosted the regional conference, which includes several southeastern states as well as the Caribbean. Last year’s conference boasted nearly 100 enrollees; the upcoming conference, scheduled for February 15-16 2019, will have the capacity to include more. 

AMWA is still seeking several key officers for the academic year. Those with questions should email lauracoulter@uabmc.edu.