Women in Medicine
WOMEN IN MEDICINE SECTION
The number of women in medicine is steadily rising and in 2019, more women than men enrolled in medical school. MSDC's Women in Medicine Section is physician-led and is dedicated to address the needs of women in medicine. The Section is open to women and men.
The number of women in medicine is steadily rising and in 2019, more women than men enrolled in medical school. MSDC's Women in Medicine Section is physician-led and is dedicated to address the needs of women in medicine. The Section is open to women and men.
Purpose: to increase the number and influence of women physicians in leadership roles both within the greater District of Columbia medical community and MSDC; provide a networking and mentoring forum for women physicians; and discuss issues important to women physicians, i.e. women’s health.
Programs and Activities: Since its inception, the Women in Medicine Section has hosted a wide range of in-person and virtual events to further its cause. Highlights of the section's innovative programming include but are not limited to a workshop on work-life boundaries, imposter syndrome and the impact of COVID-19 on women in academic medicine, and a tour of a woman-owned distillery.
If you would like to get involved in the Women in Medicine Section, sign up here.
Programs and Activities: Since its inception, the Women in Medicine Section has hosted a wide range of in-person and virtual events to further its cause. Highlights of the section's innovative programming include but are not limited to a workshop on work-life boundaries, imposter syndrome and the impact of COVID-19 on women in academic medicine, and a tour of a woman-owned distillery.
If you would like to get involved in the Women in Medicine Section, sign up here.
Women in Medicine Events
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2023 MSDC Annual MeetingOctober 27, 2023 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join us for an evening of fun, mingling, and celebrating DC medicine -
Now What? Telemedicine After the Public Health EmergencyJune 20, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
ZoomWith the federal and local emergencies ending, what does this mean for how you and your patients can use telemedicine (and get reimbursed for it)? -
Prior Auth: What You Need to Know and How You Can HelpMay 16, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
DC is debating prior auth reform legislation. This event will help you hear how and help you get involved in the right way for you. -
Telemedicine Townhall for MSDC Members OnlyMarch 23, 2023 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
OnlineYou have thoughts on telemedicine. Share them with us at this townhall. -
CHOCOLATE TASTINGFebruary 3, 2023 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
In-person at MSDC's offices or online via ZoomEnjoy hand-crafted chocolates and the company of female physicians on National Women Physicians Day, either in-person or online. REGISTER IN ADVANCE BY JANUARY 14.
MSDC's Current Women Physician Leaders
Dr. Susanne Bathgate (President)
Dr. Kirstiaan Nevin (Immediate Past President)
Dr. J. Desiree Pineda (Board Chair)
Dr. Meghan Schott (AMA Alternate Delegate)
Dr. Theresa Stone (At-large)
Dr. Susanne Bathgate (President)
Dr. Kirstiaan Nevin (Immediate Past President)
Dr. J. Desiree Pineda (Board Chair)
Dr. Meghan Schott (AMA Alternate Delegate)
Dr. Theresa Stone (At-large)