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
February 3 is National Women Physicians Day
This day, which falls on Elizabeth Blackwell’s birthday, recognizes her groundbreaking role as the first female medical doctor in the U.S. and celebrates all the women physicians across the country, and the progress they’ve made since Blackwell’s time. Nationally, there are still fewer female doctors than male doctors, but the progress is steady. In 2019, for the first time ever, the majority of medical school students were women (Source: Association of American Medical Colleges).
MSDC Women In Medicine Section Co-chairs share their perspectives on this day
Dr. Anjali Malik
Dr. Maria Aramburu
SEE MORE ON OUR WOMEN IN MEDICINE PAGE
This day, which falls on Elizabeth Blackwell’s birthday, recognizes her groundbreaking role as the first female medical doctor in the U.S. and celebrates all the women physicians across the country, and the progress they’ve made since Blackwell’s time. Nationally, there are still fewer female doctors than male doctors, but the progress is steady. In 2019, for the first time ever, the majority of medical school students were women (Source: Association of American Medical Colleges).
MSDC Women In Medicine Section Co-chairs share their perspectives on this day
Dr. Anjali Malik
Dr. Maria Aramburu
SEE MORE ON OUR WOMEN IN MEDICINE PAGE
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)