Investing in Women Trainees: Building a Women in Medicine Group at an Academic Institution

Abstract

Given the importance of proactively supporting women trainees in medicine to address gender inequities, we draw on the experience of a well-established professional development initiative to provide a framework for other institutions seeking to create similar trainee-focused programs.

System-Wide Change Is Essential to Value the Contributions of Women in Medicine and Science

“…Another key aspect of achieving systemic change is investing time and money into comprehensive training and education programs promoting inclusive leadership, cultural competence, and diversity awareness [ 14 ]. One example is supporting women through women in medicine groups that can provide community building through networking events and professional development through skill-building workshops [ 15 ]. Leaders in health care should prioritize investing in these opportunities for their faculty.…”

System-Wide Change Is Essential to Value the Contributions of Women in Medicine and Science (Preprint)

“…5. Another key aspect of achieving systemic change is investing time and money into comprehensive training and education programs promoting inclusive leadership, cultural competence, and diversity awareness [14]. One example is supporting women through women in medicine groups that can provide community building through networking events and professional development through skill-building workshops [15]. Leaders in health care should prioritize investing in these opportunities for their faculty.…”