American Association for Women in Radiology

The American Association for Women in Radiology (or AAWR) is a professional association founded in 1981 as a resource for "professional socialization" for women in a male-dominated field of radiology.[1][2][3]

American Association for Women in Radiology
Formation1981 (1981)
Websitewww.aawr.org

AAWR’s role model is Marie Curie.[1][2]

The main goals of the association were to provide a forum for issues unique to women in radiology, radiation oncology and related professions, to sponsor programs that promote opportunities for women, and to facilitate networking among women radiologists.[1][2]

References
  1. Angtuaco, Teresita L.; Macura, Katarzyna J.; Lewicki, Ann M.; Rosado-de-Christenson, Melissa L.; Rumack, Carol M. (1 March 2008). "The American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR): 25 Years of Promoting Women in Radiology". RadioGraphics. 28 (2): 573–582. doi:10.1148/rg.282075132. ISSN 0271-5333. PMID 18349459.
  2. "American Association for Women Radiologists (AAWR) Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary". www.radiologyinfo.org. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  3. "Women in Radiology Leadership". www.appliedradiology.com. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
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