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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Elevating Your Medical Practice: The Power of Executive and Lifestyle Coaching for PhysiciansNovember 13, 2025 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
MSDC OfficeWould you benefit from executive or leadership coaching? Join us to learn more. -
2025 MSDC Annual MeetingNovember 3, 2025 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Riggs HotelJoin MSDC for an annual tradition - a meeting of members to share the year that's passed and look ahead to a bright future for medicine. -
Howard Medical Student Networking EventOctober 21, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Howard University College of MedicineMSDC and Howard's medical school AMA chapter are partnering to hold a casual networking reception. -
From Burnout to Balance: A Financial Roadmap for the Second Half of Your CareerOctober 15, 2025 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Curi RMBJoin MSDC and Curi RMB as we discuss strategies for mid-to-late-career physicians to financially plan for their future. -
Autumn DC Council Visit DayOctober 8, 2025 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
John A. Wilson Building or onlineJoin our autumn Council visit day to speak with the Council about important, current policy issues impacting local medicine.
Co-Chairs
Ida Bergstrom, MD
Marwah Tareen, 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)