(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:
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Rakhee Bhayani, MD | Finding Meaning and Purpose in Medicine |
| October 8, 2024 | Cassandra Fritz, MD, MPHS | Building your Academic Team for Success |
| December 4, 2024 | Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP | Communicating Effectively, Adapting your Style |
| January 28, 2025 | Hilary Babcock, MD, MPH | Leadership and Communication Skills |
| February 25, 2025 | Dominique Cosco, MD | Developing an Individual Career Development |
| March 18, 2025 | Eva Aagaard, MD | Negotiation |
| April 30, 2025 | Joan Noelker, MD, MACM, FACEP | Crucial Conversation/Conflict Resolution |
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2023 | Rakhee Bhayani, MD | Finding Meaning and Purpose in Medicine |
| October 23, 2023 | Cassandra Fritz, MD, MPHS | Building your Academic Team for Success |
| December 6, 2023 | Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP | Communicating Effectively, Adapting your Style |
| January 9, 2024 | Hilary Babcock, MD, MPH | Leadership and Communication Skills |
| February 13, 2024 | Dominique Cosco, MD | Developing an Individual Career Development Plan |
| March 19, 2024 | Eva Aagaard, MD | Negotiation |
| April 10, 2024 | Joan Noelker, MD, MACM, FACEP | Crucial Conversations/ Conflict Resolution |
| Date | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| September 29 | Rakhee Bhayani, MD | Finding Meaning and Purpose in Medicine |
| October 25 | Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP | Communicating Effectively, Adapting your Style |
| December 7 | Cassandra Fritz, MD, MPHS | Building your Academic Team for Success |
| January 18 | Hilary Babcock, MD, MPH | Leadership and Communication Skills |
| February 15 | Vicky Fraser, MD | Creating an Individual Career Development Plan |
| March 15 | Eva Aagaard, MD | Negotiation |
| April 6 | Jennifer Alexander-Brett, MD, PhD; Maanasi Samant, MD; Saiama Waqar, MBBS, MSCI | Conflict Management |
FWIM Trainee Leadership Development Program Cohort
| Fellows | IM Chief Residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Marie Kerchberger, MD (Cardiology) | Cosette Champion, MD | Amanda Golden, MD – PGY-2 |
| Farah Abuazzam, MD (Nephrology) | Erin Dyer, MD | Emma Doenier, MD – PGY-2 |
| Felina Innaci Dass, MD (Nephrology) | Millie Horn, MD | Kylie 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) |
| Fellows | Residents |
|---|---|
| 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 |
“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.”