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The Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) representing women doctors from all five continents. The association was founded in 1919 and is therefore one of the oldest professional bodies at the international level, it is non-political, non-sectarian and non-profit making.
Our aims and goals are:
- To promote the cooperation of Medical Women in different countries and to develop friendship and understanding between Medical Women throughout the world.
- To actively work against gender related inequalities in the medical profession between female and male doctors including career opportunities and economical aspects.
- To offer medical women the opportunity to meet so as to confer upon questions concerning the health and well-being of humanity.
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MWIA welcomes your comments, questions and ideas.
Medical Women’s International Association
Secretary-General, Shelley Ross M.D.
7555 Morley Drive, Burnaby, B.C.
CANADA V5E 3Y2
Tel.: +1 604 522 1960
Fax: +1 604 522 1960
Email: secretariat@mwia.net




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