Medical Women's Federation

Medical Women's Federation The Medical Women's Federation was founded in 1917 and is today the largest and most influential bod Click on the tab on the left to read the MWF's Manifesto.

The Medical Women's Federation was founded in 1917 and is today the largest and most influential body of women doctors in the UK. MWF consistently works to change discriminatory attitudes and practices. MWF provides a unique network of women doctors in all branches of the profession, and at all stages from medical students to senior consultants. We aim to achieve real equality by providing practical, personal help from members who know the hurdles and have overcome them. Achievements
MWF has campaigned for many years for:

• removal of limits on numbers of women entering medical school.

• a retainer and returner scheme for hospital and general practice which allows doctors to keep in touch with medicine during periods of limited work and to return after a break

• the development and acceptance of flexible training schemes and flexible working patterns at all levels of the profession

• recognition and fair treatment of sessional doctors in general practice

• the need for continuing medical education and a proper career structure for non-consultant hospital career grade practitioners

• family-friendly employment policies and childcare tax relief

• proper treatment for women who suffer sexual abuse or domestic violence

• abolition of female ge***al mutilation

• ensuring the needs of women patients and women doctors are considered in the planning and development of services

• ensuring women doctors are active in professional life - MWF members are active in a large range of organisations, including the Royal Colleges, BMA, GMC, Local Medical Committees and Postgraduate Deaneries. Much progress has been made, but much more remains to be done! Follow the links above to find out more about Who's Who, MWF's history and key facts and figures demonstrating why there is still a need for the MWF.

Register your interest for LEEP (Leading through Education to Excellent Patient Care) - a free online leadership develop...
09/01/2026

Register your interest for LEEP (Leading through Education to Excellent Patient Care) - a free online leadership development programme for MWF resident doctors and student members.

Created by Prof Greeta Menon, Prof Vijay Nayar and Prof Joanne Szram, and delivered by Professor Menon, LEEP builds confidence in personal leadership, teamwork and systems thinking. Across four interactive modules, participants develop practical skills in compassionate leadership, quality improvement, strategic problem-solving and systems leadership to support high quality, person centred care.

Course dates (online):
Mon 2 March – LEEP 1 & 2 (full day)
Fri 1 May – LEEP 3 (half day)
Fri 3 July – LEEP 4 (half day)

Places are limited to 15 and applicants will be selected based on a short statement of intent. Complete the Google Form to apply by 23rd January 2026.

Google Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1fIaUUg9-U2nLRfHHhX5PsZPxdn3Lm2fV8AkzogAKPgyR1w/viewform

Join us on Tuesday 13th January for our first webinar of the year - ‘In Conversation with Dr Sarah Matthews’. Dr Sarah M...
08/01/2026

Join us on Tuesday 13th January for our first webinar of the year - ‘In Conversation with Dr Sarah Matthews’. Dr Sarah Matthews is MWF Vice President and will be interviewed by MEF President- Dame Jane Dacre. Join us and network with other members and ask Dr Matthew’s your questions.

Happy New Year!MWF quote of the month: “The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise...
05/01/2026

Happy New Year!
MWF quote of the month: “The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up.” - Serena Williams, Professional Tennis Player

The Medical Women’s Federation is delighted that Professor Scarlett McNally has been awarded an OBE for Services to Medi...
30/12/2025

The Medical Women’s Federation is delighted that Professor Scarlett McNally has been awarded an OBE for Services to Medicine, Surgery and the NHS in the King’s New Year Honours list.

She was our President until May 2025 and is committed to supporting women doctors, surgeons and medical students at all stages. She wants the NHS to get the best possible health for the population and advocates exercise and better support, education and pathways across the workforce.

Congratulations for this well deserved recognition 👏

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