3rd Annual Department of Medicine’s Women in Medicine and Science Seminar

The 3rd Annual Department of Medicine’s Women in Medicine and Science Seminar was held in person for the first time on April 11, 2024. This year’s event focused on the theme “Climbing the Academic Ladder: Insider Tips for Success.” Participants from across departments on campus, including students, trainees, staff, and faculty, gathered for a day […]

Inaugural Women in Medicine Grand Rounds

2024.04 - Inaugural Women in Medicine Grand Rounds-news post

The Women in Medicine Grand Rounds will feature nationally recognized speakers with expertise in issues related to women’s health including gender equity, professional development, and sex-specific differences in disease. It is jointly sponsored by Forum for Women in Medicine (FWIM), Advancing Women in Academic Medicine (AWAM), and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship and Social Justice (IDEAS) […]

An update from the Vice Chair for the Advancement of Women’s Careers

The new year brings continued enthusiasm! I’m excited to share updates on the work we’ve been doing. The Executive Committee, which has faculty representatives from almost every division and all ranks & tracts, has been hard at work strategizing for the upcoming year. The Programming Subcommittee, led by Dr. Leslie Gewin, has put together a […]

AAMC Mid-Career Seminar – Call for Nominations

2024-AAMC Mid-Career Seminar – Call for Nominations

Women physicians and scientists Conference Dates: December 2-5, 2024 Location: Hyatt Regency Tamaya, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico Email sent to faculty for self-nominations and division chiefs

AAMC Early Career Seminar: New Nomination Process

2024-AAMC New Nomination Process

We’re excited to announce a new process for nominating DOM faculty members to the AAMC Early-Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar. Deadline is January 15, 2024.  This will be a Two-Step Process This is a very competitive application process. WashU will sponsor 4 faculty across the medical campus to attend. The AAMC limits the number of […]

AWAM Leaders in Empowerment and Development (LEAD) Awards

The AWAM LEAD Awards are open to all DOM faculty and will be granted based on faculty level: one for Instructor/Assistant Professors and one for Associate Professors/Professors. Eligible nominees should be DOM faculty members who have shown impactful leadership as sponsors, mentors, collaborators, or motivators, significantly contributing to the career advancement of women. We welcome […]

An update from the Vice Chair for the Advancement of Women’s Careers

Rakhee Bhayani, MD

We are excited to introduce the dynamic team of 27 exceptional members representing a diverse spectrum of roles within the Department of Medicine. These dedicated individuals hail from all ranks, spanning from instructors to esteemed full professors. Moreover, they represent a multitude of tracks and nearly all divisions within our department. Our committee is committed […]