American Association of Women Emergency Physicians

Section committee membership is an ideal way to hone your leadership skills and connect with other women emergency physicians, and if you're looking for a section that will address your needs as an emergency physician and a woman, AAWEP is for you. Help shape future AAWEP projects, write a resolution, apply for a grant, give a lecture, or build a new social media campaign. The options are endless!

September 12, 2022

Chair's Corner

As September continues to march along and ACEP22 draws near, we look forward to our AAWEP Section meeting so that we can gather together to share ideas and form bonds.

September 12, 2022

Tattoos and White Coats: Shifting a Woman’s Appearance in Medicine

I’m sure we’re all too familiar with the universal lady doctor experience of not being perceived as “the doctor” by our patients.

September 12, 2022

Diversify Your Career to Stay in Emergency Medicine

The last two and a half years have been some of the most challenging times to work in emergency medicine. Initially, we hoped that the COVID-19 pandemic would be short-lived, but we're seeing that the...

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Looking for a section that will address your needs as an emergency physician and a woman? AAWEP is for you.

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Join the FemInEM Community!

Work, live, lead, grow, and talk with the women of emergency medicine at FemInEM.org, a blog written for us (by us)! Working in any ED has its challenges, and our individual journeys are unique – but as a community, we will survive and thrive. Look no further than this inspirational forum for ideas, support, and connection.

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