2023
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 6, 8 am
Equity and Allyship – Lessons Learned and the Path Ahead. BOOM!
September 13, 8 am
Anti-Black Racism and the Incompatible Demands of Health Equity
September 13, 12 pm
Department Group Photo
September 13, 4 pm
Group Photo (Virtual)
September 20, 8 am
Innovation in Hemophilia Treatment: from Cryoprecipitates to Gene Therapy
September 27, 8am
Reflections on Healthcare Disparities in 2023
October 19, 2023
#HeforShe Allyship Panel
WIM Month 2022 Photos
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 2023 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.
On the Power of Telling Our Stories
A recent STAT News article spotlighted the ways Laurel Braitman is teaching and facilitating clinicians writing their stories. The article features members of our department, Natasha Steele, MD, from Hospital Medicine and Shireen Heidari, MD, from Primary Care and Population Health, and the power of telling our stories.
On Being a Physician-Author
Ilana Yurkiewicz, MD, shares her experiences at the intersections of medicine and writing, which have led to the recent publication of her new book on American health care.
Making the Most of Every Opportunity
DoM human resources manager Shauna Cruz reflects on the value of stretch assignments for professional development and her extensive experience organizing DEI programs like Inclusion Week 2020, and co-leading the DoM Leadership Development Program for Non-Academic Staff.
Building a Culture of Kindness in Healthcare
Amity Eliaz, MD, MS, an Internal Medicine resident at Stanford Health Care, ponders the importance of language, inclusiveness and connection in healthcare professions.
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.
