Minnesota Women Physicians is a professional association whose purpose is to address areas of interest and concern to women physicians and women medical students in Minnesota.

Minnesota Women Physicians

The Minnesota Women Physicians is dedicated to serving women physicians in Minnesota by supporting its members’ educational needs in a way that also supports their unique viewpoint as women in the medical field. Membership is open to all women physicians in Minnesota. MWP is proud to strengthen women physicians working for a healthy Minnesota.

 An Organization with a Mission

The Minnesota Women Physicians (MWP) is an organization whose purpose is to address areas of interest and concern to women physicians and women medical students in Minnesota. The organization has a long history of providing education and support to the women physicians and students of the state. MWP is committed to achieving the following for its members:

  • Programs supportive of women in medical school
  • Programs on innovative working conditions better suited to women’s lifestyles
  • Opportunities to meet other women physicians, to exchange ideas and to share experiences
  • Role models for students and women physicians
  • Education on current scientific trends of interest to women physicians

Years ago, when MWP was a young organization, there were very few women physicians. Over the years that has changed. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, only 28 percent of all physicians are women, but women account for more than 40 percent of physicians under age 45. With the number of women physicians growing, MWP is well-situated to serve the need. 


 Support the Profession - Scholarships for Medical Students


Every year Alpha Epsilon Iota Scholarships are awarded to women medical students. The scholarship was established by Alpha Epsilon Iota, which since 1901 has been a support organization for women medical students and alumni. MWP is Alpha Epsilon Iota’s sister organization and works to support student scholarships and awards and demonstrating the organization’s commitment to its future members. MWP Board members sit on the AEI Board and assist with the scholarship winner selection process. In addition, MWP volunteers assist with scholarship fund solicitation efforts and serve on the AEI Board throughout the year.

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Minnesota Women Physicians  Copyright 2010 Minnesota Physician Publishing. this article originally appeared in Minnesota Physician 24(6): 18-19, and is published with permission.
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