Post course celebratory dinner with graduating cohort of FWIM TLDP women trainees AY 2023- 2024. 
(R-L) Front row: Gayathri Krishnan, Rakhee Bhayani, Preet Shaikh, Millie Horn, Erin Dyer, Kylie Cleavenger, Morgan Nguyen, Kandice Roberts, Cosette Champion (R-L) Back row: Maria Baggstrom, Amanda Golden, Anne Marie Kerchberger, Sambhawana Bhandari, Namrata Patel, Abby Spencer

Sponsored by FWIM and the DOM Office of Education

We are excited to offer a leadership development program for the women residents and fellows in the Department of Medicine. 

The aim is to provide critical skills to our next generation of women leaders to lead effectively with confidence and establish a network of support. The course will target specific skills through reflection exercises and interactive workshops that will include case-based learning, role-play, and experiential learning. 

The curriculum will cover topics such as effective communication skills, negotiation strategies, creating individual career development plans, curating your professional network, and leveraging your strengths.

The program will commence September 2024 and be completed by April 2025. The schedule for AY 2024- 2025 with dates of sessions and speakers is listed below. Space is limited to a small cohort of 12-18 trainees that will be selected to participate through an application process. Sessions will take place in-person in the evenings about every 6 weeks. A certificate will be provided to the trainees upon completion of the 8-month program. During the program, each participant will be paired with a faculty member who will serve as a program mentor for one-on-one mentoring sessions to guide you on your leadership development journey. 

Program Sessions and Speakers:
2024-2025
DatePresenterTopic
September 24, 2024Rakhee Bhayani, MDFinding Meaning and Purpose in Medicine
October 8, 2024Cassandra Fritz, MD, MPHSBuilding your Academic Team for Success
December 4, 2024Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACPCommunicating Effectively, Adapting your Style
January 28, 2025Hilary Babcock, MD, MPHLeadership and Communication Skills
February 25, 2025Dominique Cosco, MDDeveloping an Individual Career Development
March 18, 2025Eva Aagaard, MDNegotiation
April 30, 2025Joan Noelker, MD, MACM, FACEPCrucial Conversation/Conflict Resolution
2023-2024
DatePresenterTopic
September 13, 2023Rakhee Bhayani, MDFinding Meaning and Purpose in Medicine
October 23, 2023Cassandra Fritz, MD, MPHSBuilding your Academic Team for Success
December 6, 2023Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACPCommunicating Effectively, Adapting your Style
January 9, 2024Hilary Babcock, MD, MPHLeadership and Communication Skills
February 13, 2024Dominique Cosco, MDDeveloping an Individual Career Development Plan
March 19, 2024Eva Aagaard, MDNegotiation
April 10, 2024Joan Noelker, MD, MACM, FACEPCrucial Conversations/ Conflict Resolution
2022-2023
DatePresenterTopic
September 29Rakhee Bhayani, MDFinding Meaning and Purpose in Medicine
October 25Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACPCommunicating Effectively, Adapting your Style
December 7Cassandra Fritz, MD, MPHSBuilding your Academic Team for Success
January 18Hilary Babcock, MD, MPHLeadership and Communication Skills
February 15Vicky Fraser, MDCreating an Individual Career Development Plan
March 15Eva Aagaard, MDNegotiation
April 6Jennifer Alexander-Brett, MD, PhD; Maanasi Samant, MD; Saiama Waqar, MBBS, MSCIConflict Management
FWIM Trainee Leadership Development Program Cohort
2024-2025
FellowsIM Chief ResidentsResidents
Aishwarya Vijay, MD
(PGY5 – Cardiology)
Kelly Gorrell, MD
(PGY4)
Seema Belani, MD
(PGY2 – IM)
Sona Manjunath, MD
(PGY 5 – Cardiology)
Rosemary Quinn, MD
(PGY2 – IM)
Hannah Wey, MD
(PGY7 or higher – Cardiology-Electrophysiology)
Delaney Feldeisen, MD
(PGY2 – IM)
Jenny Patel, MD
(PGY5 – Allergy Immunology)
Sarah Addison, MD
(PGY2 – IM)
Olga Postovitenko, MD
(PGY5 – Nephrology)
Kasey Hornbuckle, MD
(PGY2 – IM)
Megan White, MD
(PGY7 or higher – GI/Hepatology)
Bhavna Guduguntla, MD
(PGY2 – IM)
Aldanah Althwanay, MBBS
(PGY 4 – GI)
Sana Cheema, MD
(PGY2 – IM)
Christine Gou, MD
(PGY3 – PM&R)
Sabrina Dahak, MD
(PGY2 – Dermatology)
2023-2024
FellowsIM Chief ResidentsResidents
Anne Marie Kerchberger, MD
(Cardiology)
Cosette Champion, MDAmanda Golden, MD – PGY-2 
Farah Abuazzam, MD
(Nephrology)
Erin Dyer, MDEmma Doenier, MD – PGY-2 
Felina Innaci Dass, MD
(Nephrology)
Millie Horn, MDKylie Cleavenger, MD, MPH – PGY-2 
Jalpa Devi, MBBS
(Gastroenterology-IBD)
Morgan Nguyen, MD – Dermatology resident, PGY-2 
Kandice Roberts, MD
(Hematology-Oncology)
Shaili Tapiavala, MD – PGY-2
Mehr Shah, MD
(Allergy & Immunology)
Preet Shaikh, MD
(Cardiology)
Sambhawana Bhandari, MBBS
(Rheumatology)
2022-2023
FellowsResidents
Samantha Adamson, MD, PhD
(Endocrinology)
Shannon Coombs, MD
Christine Auberle, MD
(Hematology-Oncology)
Hirva Joshi, MD
Michelle Lim, MD
(Cardiology)
Vanisha Patel, MD
Emily Podany, MD
(Hematology-Oncology)
Rachana Raghupathy, MD
Kristen Wong, MD
(Cardiology)
Samrah Razi, MD
Fatimah Sajjad, MD
Testimonials

“The FWIM Leadership course helped me further understand my goals for my future career as a leader and as a woman in medicine.”

Millie Horn, MD, IM Chief Resident

“I had a great experience with this program. I learned a lot of great tips for my career and personal life. Thank you very much!”

Sambhawana Bhandari, MBBS, Rheumatology Fellow

“The FLDP was one of the most formative experiences of my time as a trainee at Washington University. The strengths of the program lie in creating a network of educators and learners that are self-selected towards a common goal: becoming and furthering a community of leadership and collegiality that outlasts the program. The faculty, sessions and resources are carefully selected, and it is evident from beginning to end how much efforts has gone into planning it.”

Preet Shaikh, MD, PGY 5 Cardiology

“Explored aspects of leadership that I hadn’t thought about before and helped me to consider what being a leader might look like in my life, identifying my strengths and how I could utilize those strengths to identify relevant leadership positions and ways that I can be a more effective leader.”

“I learned techniques for asking for things that I deserve, and that my team deserves; as well as how to negotiate solutions. A leader is someone who the team looks up to for being able to do said things in a dignified manner, and I feel that I’ll be able to implement what I learned and do just this.”

“This was a fantastic experience and I feel that all of my leadership skills have improved. I feel I can recognize which of my skills I need to utilize in new situations, and how to play to my strengths. I have learned so much about myself and about how to confidently lead.”

“I learned so much through the FWIM Leadership Program. I feel more comfortable with knowing my leadership styles and how to be an effective leader and negotiator. These are skills I will have with me throughout my career. My favorite part of this program was getting to meet such amazing women through in so many different medicine programs and levels of training. I have so many more connections now and got to meet so many great leaders and got to learn so many perspectives.”

Amanda Golden, MD, PGY3 IM Resident

“The leadership program was incredible. It broadened my skillsets, gave me access to unique mentorship opportunities, and honed my leadership skills. I loved the range and depth of the curriculum and how interactive the sessions were with the female speakers – all of whom were brilliant, accomplished, and inspirational. I came away with increased confidence in myself and my skills, and with a network of women that I can reach out to for career advice. It was a truly invaluable experience and I am excited to move forward in my career armed with the knowledge I gained.”

Emily Podany, MD

“One of my biggest struggles was confidence. I feel like this program really helped me by showing me how to cope with my own insecurities and project confidence, even if I don’t always feel that way. The program forced me into uncomfortable situations (i.e. negotiation), where I was provided a safe space to grow.”

“It helped me develop a network of women leaders at various stages that I can lean on, provided me excellent examples of good leaders, helped me identify my own strengths and weaknesses and see how to leverage them.”