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.

The Women in Medicine Network is open to all individuals regardless of sex, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the University of Virginia’s nondiscrimination policy.  To learn more, visit UVA’s Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity.