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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Prior Auth and Copay Accumulators Day of ActionSeptember 20, 2022 12:01 AM to 11:58 PM
Join your colleagues on a day of action to push for MSDC's prior authorization and copay accumulator legislation to pass. -
CME and SpaghettiSeptember 15, 2022
Get some CME hours while enjoying a good meal and networking, thanks to PCRM. -
Lifestyle Medicine for DC Area PhysiciansSeptember 13, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Want to incorporate lifestyle medicine into your practice or routine? Our renowned experts and your peers have some advice. Supported by Vida Fitness. -
Medical License Renewal Webinar with DC HealthSeptember 8, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
What you need to know about the 2022 DC physician license renewal cycle. -
Summer Spa SocialJuly 19, 2022 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Nothing says summer like a relaxing spa treatment, socializing, refreshments, and a trip to the pool. DC's hard-working women physicians and practice managers are invited to a wellbeing event at VIDA Fitness’s Aura Spa.
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)