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Group on Women in Medicine and Science

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Welcome to GWIMS

GWIMS logo.jpgThe mission of the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) is to advance the full and successful participation and inclusion of women faculty and learners within academic medicine. The local UMMC chapter will focus on the four GWIMS goals of gender equity, recruitment and retention, awards and recognition, and career advancement.

UMMC’s GWIMS chapter received the 2019 Association of American Medical Colleges GWIMS Leadership Award for an Organization (Emerging Leader). The AAMC announced that, "Since the first award in 1995, this prestigious award has recognized 24 individuals and 19 women in medicine programs. Your organization clearly has distinguished itself with its emerging commitment to advocating for the professional advancement of women in medicine and science, and helping women in medicine and science realize their potential."

The chapter was recognized at the AAMC annual meeting Nov. 9, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. 

National representation

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Congratulations to UMMC's GWIMS former board president Kimberly Bibb, MD for being selected to serve as a Member at-Large on the Association of American Medical College's GWIMS steering committee.

Executive board membership nominations

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Upcoming events 

Seminar Series

  • When: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 (12 - 1pm)
  • Where: Classroom 4A (North Wing) (Click here for the link to the virtual presentation.)
  • Topic: "Don't be left in the dark!" is a webinar on issues related to AI and emerging technologies, data privacy, and security, ransomware attacks, and other cyber events.
  • Presenter: Amy S. Leopard, Attorney
  • Sponsor: Bradley Law Firm
  • Lunch Provided: In-person attendees will be provided lunch. Register here to reserve your lunch.
Full Calendar of GWIMS Events (2022-2023)
  • Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 (12 - 1pm) (Connect - Share - Advance)
  • Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 (12 - 1pm) (Connect - Share - Advance)
  • Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 (12 - 1pm) (Seminar Series)
  • Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 (12 - 1pm) (Connect - Share - Advance)
  • Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 (12 - 1pm) (Connect - Share - Advance

Resources and useful links

GWIMS board members

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