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\nWhat is WIIM:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nWomen in Internal Medicine (WIIM) is a resident-led group at Boston University Medical Center that seeks to bring together female-identifying trainees to foster community, support the development of mentorship networks, and address the unique opportunities and challenges of being a woman in internal medicine.<\/p>\n
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Initiatives for 2022-2023:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Providing support for residents applying for fellowship or jobs through mock interviews, negotiation workshops, networking events<\/li>\n
- Developing an alumni network database including past and current BMC residents<\/li>\n
- Creating wellness events for residents focused around women in internal medicine<\/li>\n
- Skill-building and conflict resolution events for challenges faced by women in internal medicine<\/li>\n
- Promoting research work completed by female residents and faculty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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On a WiIM Podcast:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\u201cOn a WiIM\u201d is the podcast for and about women in medicine. We speak with influential women physicians to gain insight and learn more about their experiences as women in medicine.<\/p>\n
Episode 1<\/strong>: Dr. Aala Jaberi, an Assistant Professor of Nephrology at Boston University SOM, talks about CKD in women
\nEpisode 2<\/strong>: Dr. Alexandra Bachorik, primary care internist specializing in women\u2019s health, talks about reproductive goals and improving access to reproductive healthcare
\nEpisode 3<\/strong>: Dr. Monica Crespo-Bosque, assistant professor in the Section of Rheumatology, discusses inflammatory myopathies
\nEpisode 4<\/strong>: Dr. Raagini Jawa, clinical instructor and addiction expert, talks about harm reduction in persons with IV drug use
\nEpisode 5<\/strong>: Dr. Sara Alexanian, a clinical associate professor and the director of the inpatient diabetes program at BMC, discusses the inpatient management of diabetes
\nEpisode 6<\/strong>: Dr. Rachel Simmons, clinical educatory and associate program director for the IM Residency at BMC, speaks about antiretrovirals for HIV
\nEpisode 7<\/strong>: Dr. Arpan Mohanty, a clinical hepatologist and physician scientist, talks about stratification of cirrhosis<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Past WiIM Events:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Recruitment Meeting<\/li>\n
- Fellowship Interview Preparation Event<\/li>\n
- Professional Development Lecture Series by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine: “Barriers that Drive the Underrepresentation of Women in Medicine”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Upcoming WiIM Events:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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- Get excited about an upcoming book club night on “The Coach’s Guide for Women Professors” 4\/27\/22!<\/span><\/li>\n
- Keep an eye out for a fellowship interview workshop<\/span><\/li>\n
- Parenthood, pregnancy, and family planning discussion with alumni Lauren Kearney coming soon!<\/span><\/li>\n
- Contract\/salary negotiation workshop coming in 08\/2022!<\/span><\/li>\n
- A new podcast is always in the works – keep checking back!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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WiIM Leadership:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
Co-chairs:<\/strong> Emily Mann, Ayelet Shapira-Daniels
\nEducation and Community:<\/strong> Devin Driscoll
\nCareer and Development:<\/strong> Samantha Chua
\nPublic Relations Leaders:<\/strong> Sarah Jensen and Harshitha Dudipala
\nWellness Leaders:<\/strong> Rebecca Burns and Natalie Sun
\nDedicated Chief:<\/strong> Hely Shah
\nDedicated Admin:<\/strong> Laurie Dubois
\nFaculty Advisor:<\/strong> Alexandra Bachorik<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Resources:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
You\u00a0can always submit any concern to the anonymous compliance network at: https:\/\/www.bmc.org\/medical-professionals\/graduate-medical-education-gme\/violation-reporting<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
Interested in writing the next opinion piece and having your voice heard?<\/p>\n
Email us at <\/strong>G-IMWIMleadership@bmc.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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- Get excited about an upcoming book club night on “The Coach’s Guide for Women Professors” 4\/27\/22!<\/span><\/li>\n
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