July 21st 2023
Statement on GPC Vote of No Confidence on Dr Farah Jameel
Statement by Professor Scarlett McNally, President, Medical Women's Federation:
The Medical Women's Federation supports Dr Farah Jameel, long-standing member, former Council member and current Trustee. We are perturbed by the treatment of Dr Jameel
July 19th 2023
Junior Doctor Prize - Now Open!
Junior Doctor Prize 2023
Submission deadline: Sunday 8 th September 2023 at midnight
Prize: £100 per category (artistic and prose)
Open to: All trainee doctors
We are delighted to announce that the topic for this year's Junior Doctor Prize is:
“Why
July 12th 2023
MWF Student Representatives Vacancies
The Medical Women’s Federation aims to have a student representative at every medical school in the UK. In addition, we have a student representative on Council.
If there isn't a representative at your school and you would be interested in putting y
July 12th 2023
MWF Student Webinar - Presenting at Conferences
We have a very exciting Research Webinar for Students coming up on the 31st July from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on MS Teams! It is a great chance for students to learn how to present at conferences and maximise their experience and presence at conferences. The
June 14th 2023
Medical Women's Federation calls for the decriminalisation of abortion in the UK
Following the news that a 44-year-old woman has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for using abortion pills after the legal time limit, The Medical Women’s Federation urges the UK Government to decriminalise abortion in the UK. The 1861 Act which
May 23rd 2023
Job vacancy: Communications and Administration Officer (part-time)
MWF is looking for a Communications and Administrative Officer to join its small team. The role will be based in Tavistock Square, London with occasional hybrid working from home. The role is for one day per week but some flexibility with hours is po
May 19th 2023
MWF Student Webinar - Maximising Academic Experience: Student guide
Date of event: 06/06/23 @ 5:30pm
Venue: Online – MS Teams
Title: Maximising Academic Experience: Student guide (Webinar 1 of Research Series)
Info: Do you want to maximise points for CST/IMT training? Want to maximise the output of the research wo
April 11th 2023
MWF's Response to The Times Article - Sexual assault, crude banter — what it’s like to be a female surgeon
The Medical Women's Federation (MWF) exists to protect, support and advance all women in medicine and to improve health for all. The recent article in The Times about women in surgery highlighted harrowing reports of sexism, sexual harassment and ass
March 24th 2023
MWF Welcomes New President
Professor Chloe Orkin has stepped down after having served MWF since 2019 as Vice President, President-Elect and President to focus on her academic commitments. Professor Scarlett McNally will assume the role as President effective immediately.
March 6th 2023
Emergency Council Meeting - 22nd March, 3pm - 5pm
The MWF Spring Council meeting will take place virtually on the 22nd March, 3pm - 5pm. We apologise for the short notice but there are some urgent updates we wish to discuss with council members.
The council meeting is open to all MWF members and w
