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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.
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.   

 

Member's Only WIM Content

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Women in Medicine Events

 

  • MSDC Annual Meeting 2019
    2023 MSDC Annual Meeting

    October 27, 2023 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Join us for an evening of fun, mingling, and celebrating DC medicine
  • BOOK TALK: Dr. Peter J. Hotez

    September 16, 2023 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    Politics and Prose
    Join MSDC for an outing to hear from AMA honoree Dr. Peter Hotez talk about his new book.
  • Retirement Savings Challenges for Women

    September 13, 2023 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

    MSDC virtual meeting space
    Learn about retirement savings challenges for women physicians from Asset Strategy Consultants and get the physician perspective on broader retirement challenges.
  • Women in Medicine Happy Hour

    July 27, 2023 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Bottles Wine Garden
    Join the Women in Medicine Section for a summer happy hour at a hidden garden oasis.
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    Prior Auth: What You Need to Know and How You Can Help

    May 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.

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)