Women in EM

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EM Mindset: A Woman in the Emergency Department – by a Feminist

Sitting down to write this, I cursed myself for volunteering in the first place. Yes, I am a woman, yes I am a feminist, yes I am a physician, yes I am in academic leadership for a well-known emergency department… The yes’s are many, but what do I have to say that is so meaningful or useful that www.emdocs.net would want to publish it in EM Mindset series?

I write today because I wanted to share some of my perspective on how to 1) be happy as a woman in EM and 2) how to “make it” as a woman in EM. I know that I have achieved #1. I am definitely a work in progress when it comes to #2, but aren’t we all? I hope that my experiences will help guide others to achieving their personal…

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 EM Mindset: A Woman in the Emergency Department – by a Feminist

I write today because I wanted to share some of my perspective on how to 1) be happy as a woman in EM and 2) how to “make it” as a woman in EM. I know that I have achieved #1. I am definitely a work in progress when it comes to #2, but aren’t we all?

Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine

The Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine (AWAEM) was established to promote the recruitment, retention, advancement and leadership of women in academic emergency medicine. The success of academic emergency medicine and the ability of the specialty to train future emergency physicians are intrinsically linked with the success of women faculty as they now represent half of the medical student body and almost half of physicians.

American Association of Women Emergency Physicians

Looking for a section that will address your needs as an emergency physician and a woman? AAWEP is for you.

FemInEM

We are FemInEM – an open access resource where we discuss, discover, and affect the journey of women working in emergency medicine. Through deliberate conversation and engaging dialogue, members explore a variety of issues that support the development and advancement of all women in medicine. FemInEM aims to address gender disparities in a positive way, empowering physicians of both genders.

Novateurs in EM

Showcasing our colleagues both past and present that have and continue to empower all of us and the planet's health on issues that matter...

Women in Emergency Medicine Section

The Women in Emergency Medicine (WiEM) Section is constituted with a vision of equity for AAEM women in emergency medicine and a purpose to champion the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in emergency medicine through the pillars of advocacy, leadership, and education.

ACOEP Committee for Women in Emergency Medicine

ACOEP’s Committee for Women in Emergency Medicine was established in 2018 to provide a network and platform for the advancement of female physicians in emergency medicine. The committee provides a network of education, mentoring, and guidance in personal and professional leadership skills.

Advancing Women in Emergency Section

AWE has been established to: Promote and support female leaders within the College, in clinical practice and in hospitals and health systems...

Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS)

The Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) advances the full and successful participation and inclusion of women within academic medicine by addressing gender equity, recruitment and retention, awards and recognition, and career advancement.

Physician Moms Group

Physician Moms Group is a global online community that was founded in 2014.

Women in Emergency Medicine committee

The Women in Emergency Medicine committee will provide support, mentorship and networking opportunities to women in emergency medicine with the goal of helping its members achieve their ideal balance in all areas of their lives.

Women's Wisdom: Our Journey in Emergency Medicine

Women's Wisdom: Our Journey in Emergency Medicine is a podcast created by the AAEM Women in Emergency Medicine Section to highlight the journeys of prominent women emergency physicians.

Are there too few women presenting at emergency medicine conferences?

Women are in a minority as presenters at EM conferences. On average, a female speaker speaks for less time than a male speaker. Those attending, speaking or organising major scientific conferences should consider gender balance.

ER Goddess

The perks of being Dr. Barbie.

Women in Emergency Medicine Around the World Symposium

This virtual symposium is brought to you by the International Federation for Emergency Medicine and Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians.

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