[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Pages 2963-2964]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      95TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION

  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I take this opportunity to recognize the 
95th anniversary of the American Medical Women's Association, AMWA. 
AMWA is the Nation's oldest and largest multispecialty organization for 
women in medicine.
  The American Medical Women's Association was founded in 1915 in 
Chicago by Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen. At the time, women physicians were a 
minority, representing only 5 to 6 percent of all physicians in the 
United States. With the creation of AMWA, Dr. Van Hoosen intended ``to 
bring Medical Women into communication with each other for their mutual 
advantage, and to encourage social and harmonious relations within and 
without the profession.''
  Since its inception 95 years ago, AMWA's membership has grown 
significantly. With more than 13,000 members today, AMWA has become a 
strong and trusted voice for women's health and the advancement of 
women in medicine at the local, national, and international level. For 
nearly a century, AMWA has empowered its members to be leaders in 
improving health for all, within a model that reflects the unique 
perspective of women.
  AMWA's members include physicians, residents, medical students, and 
health care professionals, all of whom are engaged in making a 
difference in the communities they serve. AMWA's charitable program, 
the American Women's Hospital Service, has provided international 
relief for more than 90 years, supporting clinics all

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over the world. The Journal of Women's Health, AMWA's medical journal, 
is a trusted resource for research and information on a wide range of 
women's health issues, and has been cited by the New York Times, Wall 
Street Journal, US News and World Report, and MSNBC.com. Through its 
many educational programs, support and mentorship of young women 
physicians, health care advocacy, and the promotion of excellence in 
medicine and scientific research, AMWA's members are truly champions 
for women's health.
  Since 1915, the American Medical Women's Association has served as 
the vision and voice of women in medicine. On its 95th anniversary, I 
commend the American Medical Women's Association for its tireless 
efforts to advance women in medicine, and look forward to its many 
future successes.

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