2021
Women in Medicine Month
Beginning September 1, the Department of Medicine will continue its tradition of celebrating the American Medical Association’s Women in Medicine Month.
Events
Deepen your understanding of the challenges and opportunities for women in medicine. Join us for panel discussions, grand rounds, group photos, and more.
From Cuomo to Healthcare: Sexual Harassment in the Modern Era
Sept. 1, 8-9 a.m.
Bias is a Habit that Can be Broken
Sept. 8, 8-9 a.m.
Transgender Adult Health and Clinical Medicine – State of the Science
Sept. 15, 8-9 a.m.
Department Group Photo (In Person)
Sept. 22, 12-12:30 p.m.
Group Photo (Virtual)
Sept. 22, 4-4:30 p.m.
Intersectionality and the Experience of Black Women in Medicine
Sept. 23, 12-1 p.m.
Two Tales, One Goal: Equity
Sept. 29, 8-9 a.m.
Social Determinants of Health: What Are the Stakes? COVID-19 as an Example
Oct.6, 8-9 a.m.
Perspectives
We asked some of our faculty, staff, and trainees to share their perspectives. Read their stories below.
PERSPECTIVE
Welcome to Women in Medicine Month For Stephanie Harman, MD, this month is both a celebration and a catalyst for continued work towards equity.
PERSPECTIVE
Improving Lactation Culture in Medicine Jessica Buesing, MD, shares ways that academic medicine can support lactating parents.
PERSPECTIVE
To Recruit Diverse Job Candidates, Look Locally How Cecile Bonini and Karina Delgado-Carrasco use targeted local outreach to connect with a diverse talent base.
PERSPECTIVE
Pandemic Magnifies Gender Inequities, Provides Opportunities for Long-Range Solutions in Academic Medicine Joy Wu, MD, PhD, discusses what can be done to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on women in academic medicine.
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