About Medical Women'S Federation
The Medical Women's Federation was founded in 1917 and is today the largest and most influential body of women doctors in the UK.
Medical Women'S Federation Description
The Medical Women's Federation was founded in 1917 and is today the largest and most influential body of women doctors in the UK.
MWF consistently works to change discriminatory attitudes and practices. MWF provides a unique network of women doctors in all branches of the profession, and at all stages from medical students to senior consultants. We aim to achieve real equality by providing practical, personal help from members who know the hurdles and have overcome them.
Achievements
MWF has campaigned for many years for:
• removal of limits on numbers of women entering medical school.
• a retainer and returner scheme for hospital and general practice which allows doctors to keep in touch with medicine during periods of limited work and to return after a break
• the development and acceptance of flexible training schemes and flexible working patterns at all levels of the profession
• recognition and fair treatment of sessional doctors in general practice
• the need for continuing medical education and a proper career structure for non-consultant hospital career grade practitioners
• family-friendly employment policies and childcare tax relief
• proper treatment for women who suffer sexual abuse or domestic violence
• abolition of female genital mutilation
• ensuring the needs of women patients and women doctors are considered in the planning and development of services
• ensuring women doctors are active in professional life - MWF members are active in a large range of organisations, including the Royal Colleges, BMA, GMC, Local Medical Committees and Postgraduate Deaneries.
Much progress has been made, but much more remains to be done!
Follow the links above to find out more about Who's Who, MWF's history and key facts and figures demonstrating why there is still a need for the MWF. Click on the tab on the left to read the MWF's Manifesto.
Reviews
MWF Honorary Membership 2019 - Nominations Now Open!
Do you know a male or female doctor who has rendered outstanding service to women's health, women doctors and/or the aims and values of the Medical Women’s Federation?
The Medical Women’s Federation (MWF) is delighted to announce the launch of Honorary Membership to recognise doctors who have demonstrated a unique ability to transfer the MWF vision into living action.
... In past years exceptional female colleagues were appointed by MWF but this is the first time in 102 years that exceptional male colleagues will be able to become Honorary members. This new development is in line with our President’s mission to bring the vision for MWF into the more modern and inclusive medical world we now live in.
Commenting on the launch of the Honorary Membership, MWF President Dr Henrietta Bowden-Jones said: “For the first time in our 102-year history, the Medical Women’s Federation is proud to launch this initiative to recognise the important service of those who are working to transfer the MWF vision into action in the medical profession.”
Honorary Members may be nominated by any member of the MWF and shall be elected by Council. The award will honour the positive impact of both male and female doctors who actively promote the training and development of women doctors in the medical profession. The nominee’s curriculum vitae will serve as supporting evidence. Honorary Members are not required to pay an annual membership fee and are not entitled to vote or hold office. Honorary Membership may be granted for a term of three years, subject to annual review.
For further information: http://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk /…/549-mwf-honorar…
Nominations may be submitted through Tuesday 3rd of September 2019. The nominator is responsible for ensuring that the nomination is completed by the deadline. Nominations that are incomplete after the deadline will not be considered. Please note that this nomination isn't complete until the Central Office receives a copy of the nominee's CV via email.
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Last chance to apply - join our Trustee Team on MWF Council!
We have a vacancy for Honorary Secretary and a number of regional MWF representatives on Council. This is an excellent opportunity to be a key member of the MWF
Closing date: Monday 8th July 2019 at 5pm... https://t.co/W5GpEilmlf
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UK’s first female medical students receive degrees 150 years later
#EdinburghSeven were among the first women admitted to a UK university in 1869 & became trailblazers for the equal education of women
https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/uk-scotland-edi nburgh-east-fife-488…... #MedWomen
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Are you a #JuniorDoctor? The MWF Junior Doctor Prize 2019 is open!
This year's theme: 'The “Invisible Women”: Gender bias in medicine through a patient’s lens'
Submit your creative entries for a chance to win £100: Entry details: http://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk /…/548-junior-doct…
Are you a #MedStudent passionate about equality in medicine? MWF aims to have a student representative at every medical school in the UK!
List of vacancies for the academic year 2019-20: http://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk /…/263-student-rep…
Deadline for applications: Sunday 28th July 2019
Save the date: MWF Autumn Conference in London - Friday 1st November 2019
Educate, Connect, Inspire | Register your interest here: http://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk /…/545-save-the-da… … #MedWomen
Are you a #MedicalStudent or #JuniorDoctor based in London?
Join us on the 9th of July for an opportunity to inspire, educate & connect with fellow #MedWomen - and don't forget to share with friends and colleagues!
Free event registration:... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mwf-junior s-evening-tickets-…
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Join our Trustee Team on MWF Council!
We have a vacancy for Honorary Secretary and a number of regional MWF representatives on Council. This is an excellent opportunity to be a key member of the MWF
Closing date: 8th July 2019
... http://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk /…/547-mwf-vacanci…
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Two weeks to go until #MWFConf19!
Thank you Royal College of Physicians of London for awarding the 'Celebrating Success & Preparing for the Future' programme 6 CPD credits: http://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk /…/delegate_confer…
We are delighted to welcome fantastic speakers, discussions & networking opportunities - join us in Bristol!
... Register your place today: http://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk /…/532-mwf-spring-…
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Do you want to want to inspire, educate & connect with fellow #MedWomen in Scotland?
Join us for a free educational evening: 'Changing Culture: Kindness & Excellence' at @womenslibrary on 2nd May. All welcome - invite your friends & colleagues!
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mwf-scotla nd-presents-changi…
MWF Spring Conference 2019.
Only one month to go until #MWFConf19 in Bristol!
Our Spring Conference will feature unparalleled opportunities to inspire, educate & connect with #MedWomen. Learn more and register your place today:... http://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk /…/532-mwf-spring-…
We are delighted to share the provisional conference programme, and look forward to a full schedule of fantastic speakers, discussions and networking opportunities for all in attendance.
Join us!
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Do you want to want to inspire, educate and connect with fellow #MedWomen in Scotland?
Join us for a free educational evening: 'Changing Culture: Kindness & Excellence' at Glasgow Women's Library on Thursday 2nd May.
All are welcome to attend - invite your friends & colleagues to join us!
... RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mwf-scotla nd-presents-changi…
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Great opportunity for #MedicalStudents to get early support & attend the MWF Spring Conference:
@TheBMA is sponsoring reduced conference tickets for #MedicalStudents to attend #MWFConf19 on Friday 17th May 2019!
Application deadline: Wednesday 20th March ... http://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk /…/535-bma-medical…
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To celebrate #IWD2019 we've extended our #MWFConf19 early bird offer until Wednesday 13th March!
Join one of the world's most energetic networks of #MedWomen and #BalanceForBetter in the medical professions & beyond!
Book your place today: http://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk /…/532-mwf-spring-…
We are accepting abstract submissions for #MWFConf19 in Bristol on Friday 17th May
This is a fantastic opportunity to share your research or project findings with colleagues from across the UK!
Full submission details can be located on our website here: http://www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk /…/533-submit-an-a…
Only three days until International Women's Day!
Drawing on this year’s theme #BalanceforBetter, we have invited inspirational #MedWomen to share their advice to the next generation of medical leaders.
To start the conversation, who is your inspiration? #SheInspiresMe #IWD2019