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Welcome to the Web Site of the American Association for Women Radiologists - AAWR
The association was founded in 1981 to: provide a forum for issues unique to women in radiology, radiation oncology and related professions; sponsor programs that promote opportunities for women; and facilitate networking among members and other professionals.
      

President's Note
August 2008
“AAWR Workshop on Negotiation Skills Preview ”
Etta D. Pisano, MD, FACR
AAWR President
President's Note

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Reflections from Women Radiologists: Portraits from AAWR
Read remarkable stories from women radiologists who share their personal experiences in this online anthology

Madame Curie
Learn about the most remarkable woman in the history of science
Learn about Female Pioneers of Medicine and Radiology
10 Reasons to Join AAWR
Explore the benefits of AAWR Membership
International Membership
AAWR invites women radiologists living outside of the United States and Canada to join our organization.
Research & Education Foundation
Provides Professional Leadership Awards and Research Grants to AAWR members.
AAWR Photo Albums
Review pictures from AAWR meetings on the AAWR History page.
AAWR Salary Equity Committee
Diagnostic X-rays and Pregnancy
by J. Damilakis, PhD - Presentation materials from AAWR-sponsored refresher course during RSNA 2005
are available online
Facts and Controversies About Radiation Exposure: Controlling Unnecessary Radiation Exposures
(part 1) and low-level exposures and cancer risk (part 2) - Read these articles from J Am Coll Radiol.
 

Kay Vydareny, M.D., Selected as New Associate Executive Director for Diagnostic Radiology and Subspecialties for the ABR
The American Board of Radiology (ABR) has chosen Kay H. Vydareny, M.D., as the new Associate Executive Director for Diagnostic Radiology and Subspecialties. Dr. Vydareny is former president of the ACR, former speaker of the ACR Council, former chair of the ACR Commission on Human Resources, ACR Governance Committee, and the ACR Committee on Fellowship Credentials.
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Revised NIH Parental Leave Policy for the Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Awards:
Trainees and fellows may receive stipends for up to 60 calendar days (equivalent to 8 work weeks) of parental leave per year for the adoption or the birth of a child. Click for Details.
The American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR): 25 years of promoting women in radiology.
The association's accomplishments in promoting the careers of women radiologists were reviewed. Read in Radiographics. 2008 Mar-Apr;28(2):573-82.
Fixing the Leaky Pipeline: Why aren't there many women in the top spots in academia? Read more at MedCenterToday.com
Understanding the Importance of Mentors in Career Development Read more at MedCenterToday.com
Faculty Compensation and Employment Contracts: The Must-Haves in Academic Medical Center Employment Contracts
Read more at MedCenterToday.com
The Foundation for the History of Women in Medicine presents Research Fellowships 2008-2009. Two fellowships to support research related to the history of women in medicine at the Center for the History of Medicine and its Archives for Women in Medicine will be available between June 1, 2008 and May 31, 2009. Read more...
Generation to Generation: Discrimination and Harassment Experiences of Physician Mothers and their Physician Daughters.
Journal of Women’s Health 2007 Aug.; 16(6):883-94
Women in Higher Education: How to Build Career Connections Through Networking
Ballot for 2009 AAWR Officers
HHMI announces new award to support early career scientists
 
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