2024
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 4, 8 am PT
“Who Controls the Past Controls the Future: Our Aging Blood Cells and Molecular Cancer Prevention” with Ann Mullally
September 11, 8 am PT
“Bleeding Disorders and Menstruation: How much is too much?” with Bethany Samuelson Bannow
September 18, 8 am PT
“The Role of Provider Networks in Individual Mortality” with Natalia Serna
September 19, 12pm
Ms.Diagnosed Film Screening and Discussion
September 24, 12 pm PT
Group Photo (In Person)
September 24, 4 pm PT
Group photo (Virtual)
September 25, 8am
“Building a Center of Geriatric Surgery” with Rachelle Bernacki
WIM Month 2024 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 2024 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.
Reclaiming Kindness in Medicine
Chief Resident Hayley Galitzer examines the risks and realities of physician burnout and the importance of kindness for patients and providers. She writes, “Recognizing the humanity in one another is the foundation upon which we can build a more empathetic, effective healthcare system.”
Championing Equity in Sports and Medicine: A Conversation with Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu
Dr. Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu blends sports, medicine, and advocacy to champion equity for all athletes.
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month: Conversation with Dr. Yvonne “Bonnie” Maldonado
Join us as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 with Yvonne “Bonnie” Maldonado, MD, a leader in pediatric infectious diseases & public health. Discover her journey as a first-generation Mexican-American, her work at Stanford, and her vision for a more inclusive future.
My Artist Community That Feels Like Home
DoM staff member Russelle McDermott shares her life-changing experiences with Bindlestiff Studios, a San Francisco non-profit, black box theater for Filipino and Filipino American artists. She reflects on the importance of community and a sense of belonging for both her professional and personal lives.
Affirmative Action at the Intersection of Women in Medicine Month and National Latinx Heritage Month
During Women in Medicine and Latinx Heritage Months, Shawna Follis challenges us to reflect on the plummeting number of Latina women in higher education: “The future success of Women in Medicine depends on our current prevention efforts to intervene in the exclusion of Latina and URM students.
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.
