Our Initiatives

The Hub

The HUB establishes the Foundation as a connector and funder of historical materials documenting women’s legacy in medicine. More…

Alma Dea Morani, MD Renaissance Woman Award

The Alma Dea Morani Award is our most prestigious form of recognition, given to a woman who has left a significant mark on history and pivotally advanced the future. More...

1849 Society

We recognize our leaders and most generous supporters as members of the 1849 Society. More…

AMWA Lectureship

We partnered with the American Medical Women’s Association for a panel discussion on the impact women have made in the field of medicine and the medical sciences. More…

The Alma Dea Morani Renaissance Women in Medicine Oral History Project

The Alma Dea Morani Renaissance Women in Medicine Oral History Project will highlight the recipients of the Foundation's Alma Dea Morani, MD Renaissance Woman Award. This is a unique opportunity for these medical pioneers to share their story in their own words, and for future generations to listen to them tell it. More...

Processing Grants

Many organizations would be more open to processing their collections on the history of women in medicine if they had the resources to do it. The Foundation is now awarding processing grants to provide the resources needed to get these important collections processed and made accessible. More...

Maria Cerny Brabb Scholarship

Maria Cerny Brabb, MD, WMC 1958 made an endowment gift in 1999 to establish scholarship support for female students at Drexel University College of Medicine. More...