Women in Medicine
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.
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
The Yards - Penthouse Pool Club
1212 4th Street SE, Washington, D.C.
Thursday, July 15
5:30 to 8:00 PM
For MSDC's first in-person event in more than a year, we are taking physician health to new heights and putting physician health and wellbeing front and center. At this exclusive member-only event, you can socialize in style at the luxurious Yards Penthouse Pool Club.
Enjoy amazing views of the DC skyline
Reconnect with physician colleagues (without logging onto a device!)
Savor healthy appetizers and beverages
Dip your toes (or more) in the pool
Don't you feel better already? It has been an exhausting year and this rooftop social is focused on your wellbeing. It starts early enough to get home for family dinner and late enough that you can see patients late and still join us. The event will include heavy and hors d'oeuvres and drinks (open bar), with a healthy twist. You can even dip your feet in the pool and cool off.
The social is being hosted in collaboration with VIDAFitness, MSDC's health and wellness partner, which has a comprehensive approach to health and wellness. As such, the venue takes COVID precautions: staff is fully vaccinated and facilities are cleaned regularly.The facility also uses highly effective Green Seal-approved cleaning and sanitation protocols. Its Medical Advisory Board helps maintain a safe, healthy, and effective wellness experience that is consistent with the scientific principles generally accepted by the medical community.
There is no cost for members to attend this member-only event, but please register HERE. If you have trouble registering online or have questions regarding your membership status, contact duryea@msdc.org. If you are not a member but want to attend, sign up here.
There is a parking garage in the building - entrance at 1212 4th St. SE ($1.00 per hour, up to 3 hours, with validation). Street entrance is on Tingey Street SE. In the event of rain, there are ample covered spaces.
Co-Chairs
Ida Bergstrom, MD
Marwah Tareen, MD
Resident Co-Chair:
Monika Masanam, MD
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)