April 15th 2026
MWF Welcomes focus on women's health in new strategy
The Medical Women’s Federation welcomes the refreshed focus on women’s health in the new strategy. We are saddened but not surprised to hear the need for a change in the approach from some towards women’s health issues. Medical misogyny is unacceptab
April 7th 2026
MWF Announces Professor Catherine Calderwood as President-Elect
The Medical Women’s Federation is delighted to announce that Professor Catherine Calderwood has been elected as its next President. She will formally take up the role of President-Elect at the AGM in May 2026 and will begin her Presidency in Sp
March 10th 2026
MWF Welcomes RCPsych Position Statement on Menopause and Mental Health
The Medical Women’s Federation Welcomes RCPsych Position Statement on Menopause and Mental Health
MWF warmly welcomes the publication today of the position statement on menopause and mental health by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych).
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February 27th 2026
MWF Response to maternity services report
The Medical Women’s Federation is concerned to see how many reports have been written about maternity services. The problems have been very well articulated over some time, but there has been little progress in improving outcomes. Organisations have
Katherine Branson Essay Prize 2026
Katherine Branson Essay Prize 2026
Open to: All Medical Students
Prize: £100
Submission Deadline: Sunday 29th March 2026
We are delighted to announce that the annual Katherine Branson Essay Competition is now open! Undergraduate medical students
December 12th 2025
Vacancies
MWF Vacancies 2026
To apply for any of the below roles, please click here.
Officer Vacancies:
- President-Elect
We are inviting nominations for the next President of MWF. The successful candidate will take office at the end of the Annual Gene
December 9th 2025
MWF Fellowship Scheme
Become an MWF Fellow
Are you a medical woman who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to advancing women in medicine? The Medical Women’s Federation invites you to apply for its Fellowship Scheme, a distinction recognising sustained impact, leade
November 27th 2025
NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day and Domestic Abuse Resources
NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day - Wednesday 10th December
Wednesday 10th December is the first NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day.
Founded by Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) and the Medical Women’s Federation (MWF), our aim is
November 7th 2025
MWF Response to BMA report into sexism and sexual violence towards medical students in the UK
Statement from Professor Dame Jane Dacre, President of the Medical Women’s Federation
The Medical Women’s Federation are horrified, but sadly not surprised, to see the findings of the report on sexism and sexual violence against medical students.
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October 21st 2025
Money and MWF membership (a chat and a challenge)
Money and MWF membership (a chat and a challenge)
Professor Scarlett McNally, past-President, MWF
For many of us, money is a taboo. We became doctors to help people. But money buys freedom and choice. I start with a caveat – this is not financial
