2022
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.
September 7, 8 am
Digital Health Equity with Urmimala Sarkar, MD
September 14, 8 am
The Second Sex with Martha Gulati, MD
September 14, 12 pm
Department Group Photo
September 14, 4 pm
Group Photo (Virtual)
September 21, 8 am
Structural Violence Against Hispanics in the U.S with Monica Vela, MD
September 28, 8 am
Future Directions for Latino Health with Elena Rios, MD
Perspectives
We asked some of our faculty, staff, and trainees to share their perspectives. Read their stories below. New stories will be posted each week in September 2022 so check back regularly!
Celebrating Women in Medicine Month
For Stephanie Harman, MD, this month is both a celebration and a catalyst for continued work towards equity.
At the Intersection of Life and Work
Jocelyn Hollings shares her story about the intersections of Life>Work for a Black>Woman.
To Heed the Whisper
Diana Farid, MD, MPH, shares how empowering her voice made her a storyteller and why women’s voices in medicine are vital.
Finding a New Mantra
Shireen Heidari, MD, shares her personal journey with anxiety, and how starting an antidepressant in 2021 brought her back to herself.
For My Family & Loved Ones
Chief Resident Christine Santiago, MD, shares how healthcare disparities have impacted her personal life, and how resulting feelings of helplessness and frustration led her to dedicate her career to rectifying those disparities.
My Improvement Project Journey
Kaniksha Desai, MD, reflects on her own journey in quality improvement, beginning with her residency, and the time she has spent in Stanford’s Improvement Capability Development Program.
WIM Month 2022 Photos
Join the Celebration
Calling all #StanfordWIM: Celebrate with us on social media. Download a #WIMMonth Zoom background and share your stories, selfies, and photos with the hashtag #StanfordWIM. We’ll include these pictures on our website and social channels throughout the month.
