Annual Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) Conference

Evidence shows, that women faculty may be underutilized as leaders nationally within academic medicine. We are committed to advancing women in medicine and science at IUSM, and are pleased to provide this workshop to support women faculty members in their career development.

Held each fall, the IUSM Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) conference provides a collegial and professional environment for faculty, residents and fellows, students, and staff to discuss career advancement, particularly issues of interest to women.

Our overall goal is for every faculty member to be a success story.

By the end of the conference, we hope participants will have:

Increased knowledge of the context of women in the academy, specifically in medicine and science nationally and locally
Increased knowledge of the barriers of women’s full participation at leadership levels
Increased individual leadership and self-management skills to improve the overall advancement of women faculty
Increased networking opportunities such as round table and panel discussions

2012 Conference:
Your Map, Your Goals: Getting the Most from Your Professional Network

Research shows that faculty need a mix of mentors, sponsors, and a robust professional network to maximize their careers. Further, a recent survey conducted by the IUSM Women's Advisory Council identified increasing opportunities for networking as a top priority.

Attend this conference to network with colleagues while gaining a better understanding of its importance! This event is open to men and women faculty, post docs, house staff, graduate and medical students, as well as staff.

Presenters include: Susan Butler, CEO of the SSB Institute for the Development of Women Leaders and Monica Heuer, Senior Manager at the Center for Applied Research (CFAR). As in past years, participants will be invited to sign up for individual, 30 minute coaching sessions with senior faculty.

Susan Butler, CEO of the SSB Institute
for the Development of Women Leaders

Monica Heuer, Senior Manager at the Center for Applied Research (CFAR)

2012 Tentative Schedule

12:00pm-12:30pm Registration, Lunch, and Networking
12:30pm-1:30pm Keynote: Creating your Personal Board of Directors: Making Your Network Work!
1:30-1:45 Break
1:45pm-3:45pm Activity: Network Mapping: Identifying Opportunities and Gaps
3:45pm-4pm Break
4pm-4:30pm Coaching Session 1
4:30pm-5pm Coaching Session 2
5pm-5:30pm Coaching Session 3

Past Conferences

2011
The Art of Self Promotion
Keynote: Jennifer Lawless, PhD, Associate Professor of Government and Director of the Women & Politics
Institute at American University
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2010
Strategic Priorities: Thriving in Work and Life
Keynote: Diane Halpern, PhD, Professor of Psychology at Claremont McKenna College

2009
Ask for It: Negotiation Training for Women
Keynote: Sarah Laschever, MA, award-winning author of Ask for It! How Women Can Use the Power of Negotiation to Get What They Really Want

2008
Through the Labyrinth: The Truth About How Women Become Leaders
Keynote: Alice Eagly, PhD., Professor of Social Psychology, Northwestern University