2025

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 3rd, 12pm PT

WIMM Annual In Person Group Photo

September 3rd, 4 PT

WIMM Annual Virtual Group Photo

September 17th, 12pm PT

Medicine Grand Rounds with
Sumbul Ahmad Desai

September 8th – 30th

Community Creativity Poetry Project with Diana Farid
*SoM submissions welcome

September 25th, 12 -1pm PT

NHHM + WIMM Inclusion Rounds Latina Faculty Panel

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 2025 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.

The Healing Power of Creativity: A Physician’s Journey Through Art

Discover how Chief Resident Hoda Sayegh, MD, intertwines her passion for visual arts with medicine, finding balance and healing through creativity amidst the challenges of residency.

Empowering Women in Medicine: A Quadripartite Mission for Diversity and Excellence

Stanford Department of Medicine leader Paul J. Utz (PJ) champions a four-part initiative to empower women in medicine, enhancing diversity and excellence in healthcare for a more inclusive future.

Celebrating Women in Medicine: My Journey with the Stanford Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease

Executive Assistant to the Chair of Stanford’s Department of Medicine, Brooke Gazzoli, shares her inspiring journey in supporting the Stanford Center for Inherited Cardiovascular Disease and her passion for philanthropy.

At Last: Equitable Treatment for Women’s Hearts

Stanford has launched a first-of-its-kind Women’s Heart Health Postdoctoral Fellowship. Inaugural fellow Cathevine Yang is training with Jennifer Tremmel to advance sex-specific care and research — preparing future leaders to transform women’s cardiovascular health.

A Work Environment with Heart

Administrative Coordinator in Stanford Department of Medicine Lisa Moore-Long shares her journey of resilience, highlighting the profound support from colleagues during personal loss and the importance of a compassionate work environment.

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.