Student Organizations
Women in Medicine
History
Since 1978, the Women in Medicine Student Organization has served as a forum to discuss women’s health topics, increase awareness of the obstacles facing women in professional careers, and promote the advancement and achievement of women in all stages of medical education.
Representation
The Women in Medicine Student Organization has more than 80 members. The organization is led by the traditional officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and also incorporates an M.D./Ph.D. representative, a delegate to the Medical Student Government, and two curriculum representatives. In addition, three students from the incoming medical class are elected in the fall to serve a four-year term as Women in Medicine class representatives.
Activities
To promote women’s health education, WIMSO presented a week-long lunch lecture series in October, 2006, entitled, “How to Treat a Woman [PDF].” Topics will include cultural barriers, new methods in contraception, and caring for the adolescent female. 2006 marks the third year of this series.
Other events:
“An Afternoon of Wine and Cheese” – WIMSO members can interact with local physicians, scientists and advocates for women's advancement. This event provides a chance for students to find mentors and is a great opportunity for physicians to present their specialties to M1s and M2s. This is an annual event and is open to WIMSO members and faculty and physicians supporting Women In Medicine.
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2009 wine and cheese event
“Young Women's Health Day” – A project with area high school students. This inaugural event, a collaboration between VCUHS, WIMSO, the VCU Health Science Schools, and community businesses, will take place on November 10, 2006 at Huguenot High School in Richmond. Presentations and booths will disperse information on health issues students face every day, as well as information about different health care opportunities.
Faculty Support
The faculty adviser for the Women in Medicine student organization is Michelle Whitehurst-Cook, M.D., Associate Dean of Admissions. Faculty advisers serve on the WISDM Faculty Organization as liaisons between the medical students and faculty. For more information on mentoring relationships, see our Mentorship Manual for Medical Students [PDF].
Contacts
For additional information regarding the Women in Medicine student organization, please contact any student representative:
Megan Dibble, President
Class of 2014
Email: dibblem@vcu.edu
Angela Tran, Vice President
Class of 2014
Email: tranam@vcu.edu
Maria Stevens, Secretary, Co-historian
Class of 2014
Email: stevensmc@vcu.edu
Esther Cha, Treasurer, WISDM representative
Class of 2014
Email: chaeh@vcu.edu
Alicia Kepich, Publicity Chair, Co-historian
Class of 2014
Email: kepicham@vcu.edu
M1 representatives
Sirisha Grandhe
Class of 2015
Email: grandhes@mymail.vcu.edu
Tracey Kim
Class of 2015
Email: kimtc2@mymail.vcu.edu
Kamilah Lee
Class of 2015
Email: leeks3@mymail.vcu.edu
