About

WIMN was founded in 2015 as a Department of Medicine (DOM) initiative to support the professional and personal growth of faculty and trainees. The three pillars that form the foundation and guiding principles of the WIMN work are Community, Advocacy, and Professional Development.

Jeannine Engel, Kim Dowdell, Anne Tuskey, Lisa Beach, Karen Finke, Colleen Green

We strive to foster a sense of community and strong relationships within the medical field at UVA.

Do you have ideas for events or other community-building activities? We’d love to hear from you.

Dr. Lindsay Carter briefly addresses and welcomes the attendees at a Women in Internal Medicine Network event.

We offer professional development opportunities in medicine at UVA to help our members acquire the skills and strategies necessary for their professional advancement.

University of Virginia Resources

• Wisdom & Wellbeing Program
• Committee on Women in Medicine and Science (COWIMS)
• The DOM Coaching Initiative provides 1:1 coaching with a trained faculty peer.

External Resources

• American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)—AMWA is a national organization that supports and empowers women through programs and community.
• AAMC Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) – GWIMS “advances the full and successful participation and inclusion of women across the spectrum of academic medicine and biomedical research by addressing gender equity, recruitment and retention, awards and recognition, and career advancement.”

Select Publications

• “Five Strategies Leaders in Academic Medicine Can Implement Now to Enhance Gender Equity.” Allan, et al., 2023
• “Six Practical Strategies to Mentor and Sponsor Women in Academic Medicine.” Julie Silver, MD, 2023