“JOWMA is a braintrust of Jewish women physicians who advocate for the health of the Orthodox community”

Mimi Knoll, MD JOWMA Co-Founder and CEO

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“We are creating an indispensable resource for the Jewish world through easily accessible, trustworthy, and sensitive health information.”

Sheindel Goldfeiz, DO, JOWMA COO/CFO

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“No one should feel alone in their medical career journey. With JOWMA's mentorship Program, you are part of a medical community that is supporting you every step of the way.”

Eliana Fine, MD JOWMA Co-Founder

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“We need many, many more JOWMA's of the world.”

Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD, Commissioner of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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“It has been an incredible journey since we started this mission and we are not going to stop this mission.”

Mira Hellman-Ostrov, MD, FACOG Physician Advisory Board

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“We are going to keep working together to improve the health of New Yorkers.”

Eli Rosenberg, PhD, Deputy Director for Science, Office of Public Health, New York State Department of Health

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Our mission statement

The Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association (JOWMA) is a trusted organization in the Jewish community dedicated to advancing public and preventative health. Leveraging its deep understanding of the Jewish and Orthodox Jewish communities, JOWMA tailors culturally sensitive educational materials and programs to promote health and combat misinformation.

As a valuable resource, JOWMA serves as a liaison between the community and healthcare stakeholders across the United States, including government, medicine, and public health. Supported by a network of over 500 Jewish women physician volunteers, JOWMA encompasses specialists in nearly every field of medicine.

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January 2025

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5th Annual JOWMA Conference and Dinner

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January 2025

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5th Annual JOWMA Conference and Dinner
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December 2024

Coping with Stress in Medical Training

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December 2024

Coping with Stress in Medical Training
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June 2024

Virtual Yoga Class with JOWMA's Wellness Director Julie Wilcox

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June 2024

Virtual Yoga Class with JOWMA's Wellness Director Julie Wilcox
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May 2024

Joining Forces with Our Israeli Colleagues for the Sake of Medicine

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May 2024

Joining Forces with Our Israeli Colleagues for the Sake of Medicine
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May 2024

Medical Training and Fertility Considerations: A Personal Experience Date & Time

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May 2024

Medical Training and Fertility Considerations: A Personal Experience Date & Time
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Schneider Children's Medical Center Medical Student Rotation

Schneider Children's Medical Center Medical Student Rotation
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