AMWA Southwest: About

About AMWA and AMWA Southwest

Lawrence Altman and Anita Frijhoff The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) is a national organization for writers, editors, and other professionals in medicine and science. The association was founded in 1940 and has regional chapters across the United States and Canada and members in 26 countries throughout the world. AMWA holds an annual national conference and publishes a quarterly journal.

Membership in AMWA is open to anyone interested in any aspect of biomedical communication. Student membership is available to full-time students. For membership applications or more information, contact the AMWA national office. For information about sponsorship opportunities with the AMWA Southwest Chapter, contact Jane Krauhs.

The Southwest Chapter serves AMWA members in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Constitution and Bylaws

The chapter's initiatives in gaining 501(c)(3) status are detailed in AMWA Journal 2004; 19:29–30, and the the documents linked below (PDFs).

Presidents' Reports

Below are PDFs of the reports the chapter president files with the national office each year, detailing the chapter's activities, initiatives, membership, and funds.