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 addressing the needs of women in medicine. The Section is open to all members.
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 addressing the needs of women in medicine. The Section is open to all members.
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.
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Women in Medicine Events
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DC Council Visit DayJune 17, 2024 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Calling all physicians, trainees, and medical students. MSDC is giving you an opportunity to meet with DC Councilmembers and share your perspective. -
Get What You're Worth: Contract Negotiations for PhysiciansApril 17, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Get legal and professional perspectives on employment agreement in this webinar hosted by the Women In Medicine Section and the Gender Equity Task Force. -
Women Physicians Making HerstoryFebruary 8, 2024 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The SquareAll are invited to an in-person social on February 8 celebrating women in medicine and National Women Physicians Day. -
MSDC Council Visit DayNovember 3, 2023 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
John A Wilson BuildingMSDC is holding an in-person day of member meetings with Council offices - and you are invited. -
DC Council Visit Prep Session
November 2, 2023 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
VirtualJoin us for a conversation on how physicians can best advocate for themselves and their patients. Plan on walking away with practical tips and to-dos.
Co-Chairs
Ida Bergstrom, MD
Marwah Tareen, MD
Resident Co-Chair:
Monika Masanam, MD
MSDC's Current Women Physician Leaders
Dr. Susanne Bathgate (Immediate Past President)
Dr. Kirstiaan Nevin (At-Large Board Member)
Dr. J. Desiree Pineda (Board Chair)
Dr. Ida Bergstrom (At-Large Board Member)
Dr. Susanne Bathgate (Immediate Past President)
Dr. Kirstiaan Nevin (At-Large Board Member)
Dr. J. Desiree Pineda (Board Chair)
Dr. Ida Bergstrom (At-Large Board Member)