November 22nd 2023
Response to Surviving in Scrubs' new report
The Medical Women’s Federation is stunned and saddened by the new report from Surviving in Scrubs with testimony from 150 healthcare workers who have experienced appalling sexual harassment and assault from co-workers. The report can be viewed here....
November 22nd 2023
Sexual assault and harassment within the NHS workforce parliamentary Evidence
The Medical Women’s Federation attended a parliamentary event about tackling sexual misconduct in healthcare. We submitted written evidence that is available here (on page 2).
This states that individuals (including bystanders) and organisations nee...
November 16th 2023
MWF Webinar - Women in Academia with Dr Gaia Giannone
WOMEN IN ACADEMIA WITH DR GAIA GIANNONE
Join us on Tuesday 5th December at 6pm - 7pm for a webinar organised by our student representative at Imperial College Adele Schiff and led by Dr Gaia Giannone.
Dr Gaia Giannone is a medical oncologist curr...
October 20th 2023
MWF Member Webinar with Medics Money - 2nd November
MWF Member Webinar with Medics Money - 2nd November, 8pm - 9pm
Join us on the 2nd of November at 8pm for a webinar organised by our student representative at the University of Exeter, Audrey McBride, and led by Dr Cyra Asher from Medics Money. Cyra...
October 18th 2023
MWF Statement on Israel and Gaza Conflict
The Medical Women's Federation has been profoundly saddened by recent horrific events in Israel and Gaza. Women and children are disproportionately the victims of such conflict and humanitarian catastrophes.
Our thoughts are with those staff working...
October 17th 2023
MWF Council Meeting - 2nd November, 3-5pm
The MWF Council Meeting will be taking place virtually on the 2nd November at 3pm. Observers are more than welcome to attend.
October 11th 2023
SAS Doctors Awareness Week - Repost of Article Written by Dr Anthea Mowat
Staff, Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctors (SAS) role.
Written by Dr Anthea Mowat MMEd, MRCA, RCPath(ME), MB ChB, FHEA, MWF Honorary Secretary and former SAS grade Anaesthetist
Introduction
Within the NHS, there is a large group of doctors...
October 6th 2023
Survey on Surname Changes in the Medical Profession: Share Your Thoughts
Dear Member,
We are interested in exploring the thoughts and opinions of working female professionals on the subject of changing surnames following marriage/partnership within the medical profession. It will only take 5 minutes and we'd love it if...
September 22nd 2023
Join us for the MWF Archiving Soirée - 13th October, 2023
Join us for the MWF Archiving Soirée - 13th October, 2023
Dear Members and Friends of the Medical Women Federation
As we embark on a journey to tidy our London office and archive a wealth of historical documents, we cordially invite you to join us...
September 12th 2023
MWF Statement on 'Sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape by colleagues in the surgical workforce'
Additional statement from the Medical Women’s Federation about Sexual Harassment and other unacceptable behaviours by colleagues
Background information is at: https://www.wpsms.org.uk/
15 September 2023
The Medical Women's Federation has been cam...
