New York City, New York Jan 22, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - Bisi Alli, DO, MS, FACP, FAMWA, dipABLM, an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine and the Discipline Steward of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine, Principal of WellNEST Medicine, and author of the #1 early release illustrated children’s book, Tayo and the Super Produce Pals at the Grocery Store!, will be presented with the Bertha Van Hoosen Award from the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) during the 111th AMWA Annual Meeting in San Francisco, March 28-30, 2026.
The Bertha Van Hoosen Award, which is named in honor of the founder and first president of AMWA, honors one or more women physicians who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service to women physicians and students through AMWA.
Dr. Bisi Alli, dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, is the newly appointed treasurer and two-term AMWA board member. With over a decade of clinical experience, she is dedicated to advancing patient care through improved processes and efficient healthcare systems, utilizing her expertise as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
In her academic roles as an Associate Clinical Professor at Creighton University and Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix, Dr. Alli supports future physicians in nutrition and lifestyle care, advancing education and better health for our communities.
Her leadership in medicine has earned her several achievement awards, notably the 2024 AMWA Inspire Award, 2021 American College of Physicians Arizona Women in Medicine Award, American College of Physicians – Arizona Chapter, 2020 Exceptional Mentor Award through the American Medical Women's Association, and the 2017 Early Career Physician of the Year Award from the American College of Physicians.
“A trusted leader within AMWA, Dr. Bisi Alli brings clarity, integrity, and strategic vision to every role she serves—from advancing HPV and lifestyle medicine initiatives to her upcoming service as AMWA Treasurer. Her leadership strengthens both our organization and the communities we serve,” says Dr. Susan Hingle, AMWA Immediate Past President and 2026 Awards Chair.
Physician Awards will be presented in person during the AMWA Awards Gala, on Saturday, March 28 from 6 to 9 pm PT.
The AMWA Annual Meeting, held March 27–29, celebrates the theme: Thriving, Leading, Transforming: Rooted in Purpose, Rising in Power, Committed to Service. Sessions are designed to spark learning, reflection, and bold action, while celebrating the strength, resilience, and vision of those transforming medicine from the inside out.
To attend the Awards Ceremony or register for the full meeting, visit: amwa-doc.org/amwa111.
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