Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association
Providing health education to the Orthodox Jewish community and supporting a network of current and future Jewish female physicians
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Our Mission
The Jewish Orthodox Women’s Medical Association (JOWMA) provides free health education to the entire Orthodox Jewish community and supports a network of current and future Jewish female physician leaders.
The Jewish Orthodox Women’s Medical Association (JOWMA) provides free health education to the entire Orthodox Jewish community and supports a network of current and future Jewish female physician leaders.
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How It Works
Membership Includes:
Annual membership : $18
- Robust mentoring program with JOWMA physicians.
- Live Whatsapp group support from >100 physicians, trainees and medical students
- Webinar series related to relevant topics on what you need to know to get into medical school and to be a successful pre-med student
- In-person events with relevant discussions related to the premed experienceNetworking opportunities with JOWMA physicians
- Research, shadowing and other premed opportunities, exclusively available to our members, including participation in the JOMWA Community Health program
- Physician shadowing program in coordination with JOMWA/CHEMED in N.J.Discounts for JOWMA events and merchandise
- Access to “Office Hours,” where premed members can request one-on-one counseling and advice regarding their premed journey and applications to medical school
50% off 2022 membership using code 50offENDofYEAR
Annual membership : $36
- Elective opportunities:1. Partnership with the Special Olympics for both rotation and other volunteer hands-on clinical experiences.2. Month-long elective rotation in Jewish Medical Ethics with Rabbi Dr. Reichman ER physician of Montefiore and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Albert Einstein School of Medicine.
- Networking and support opportunities through live Whatsapp chat shared by 200+ JOWMA physicians and physician trainees.
- Leadership opportunities through participation in both JOWMA committees and mentoring platforms.
- Research and authorship opportunities through the many JOWMA research projects, including vaccine peer-education, cultural competency, and QI projects.
- Awards for JOWMA volunteer leadership at our annual symposium and dinner.
- Discounts for JOWMA events and merchandise
- Whats app chat exclusive for current medical student matriculants
Annual membership : $36
- Networking and support opportunities through live Whatsapp chat shared by 200+ JOWMA physicians and physician trainees, in-person as well as virtual events, and research opportunities.
- Leadership opportunities on both JOWMA committees and mentoring platforms.
- Research and authorship opportunities through the many JOWMA research projects, including vaccine peer-education, cultural competency, and QI projects related to committee projects.
- Opportunities to present at JOWMA grand rounds
- Members-only events related to Physician Wellness, contract negotiations, job searching, and career opportunities.
- Awards for JOWMA volunteer leadership at our annual symposium and dinner.
- Discounts for JOWMA events and merchandise
Annual membership : $180
- Networking and support opportunities through live whatsapp chat shared by 100+ JOWMA attending physicians, in-person as well as virtual events, and research opportunities.
- Leadership opportunities on both committees and mentoring platforms of JOWMA.
- Events tailored to the unique needs of Orthodox Jewish women physicians.
- Interest-based JOWMA Whatsapp groups to share everything from medical updates to best recipes, and everything in between.
- Awards for community leadership at our annual symposium and dinner.
- Discounts for JOWMA events and merchandise.
- Members-only events related to Physician Wellness, contract negotiations, job searching, and career opportunities.
Our Committees
Health Information podcastshosted by Alisa Minkin
The JOWMA podcast and information “hotline” were created to provide accurate information from an evidenced-based standpoint about health related topics including various medical issues, mental and behavioral health, wellness and safety. While our talks are designed for the entire spectrum of the Jewish community, they can be appreciated by anyone looking for more health information.
Specialty Spotlight hosted byHadassah Stein & Brenda Neuman
The “Specialty Spotlight’’ series is geared for pre-med students, medical students, and anyone who wants to learn more about various medical specialties. Each month, a physicianof a different specialty is featured. Listenerswill learn more about the day-to-day practice, fellowship options, path of training andresearch opportunities specific to eachspecialty. Interviewees share their motivations for choosing their career path and give advice based on personal experiences.
Jowma Teen Health
The Teen Health committee seeks to extendthese resources to Jewish teenagers as they navigate their own adolescence, a time markedby physical and emotional change, growing autonomy and vulnerability. Our mission is to educate teenagers and their families about allthat they may experience during this time period, including puberty, body image and reproductive health.
Jowma Mental Health
The mission of the Mental Health committee is to provide education regarding mental wellness and emotional challenges. We target our public awareness efforts toward reducing stigma and educating the community about how to seek help and support when needed.
Jowma Women’s Health
The Women’s Health Committee and its volunteers work to educate orthodox womenon a multitude of topics related to their health and well-being, and empower them toadvocate for themselves as such.
Our Videos
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