The Women In Science, Dentistry and Medicine (WISDM) Faculty Organization Pathways to Leadership conference evolved from the efforts of a single school (VCU) into a statewide effort. Today, the annual event is jointly sponsored by the VCU School of Medicine, VCU School of Dentistry, VCU Health System and the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
The Conference, which celebrates its 17th year in 2009, is designed to promote professional development through enhancement of leadership skills. Community practitioners, academic faculty, administrators and other health care professionals, as well as medical, dental, and graduate students, residents and community leaders are welcome. Both women and men in medicine and science will gain skills that will enhance personal growth and advance careers. In addition, the conference provides an opportunity to network with other professionals and share advice and experience.
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Examine leadership strategies, barriers, opportunities and resources for women in health sciences
- Develop skills relating to professional development, personal growth and career advancement
- Network with colleagues
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17th Annual Pathways to Leadership Conference
Taking Charge of Your Career
Keynote speaker: Sara Laschever, MA, Author, Editor, Cultural Critic
will be speaking on Negotiation Skills :Ask for it
Date: Friday, March 20, 2009
Time: 7:30am - 2:15pm
Location: Kontos Medical Sciences & Egyptian Buildings , MCV Campus
Online registration and brochure are available at:
www.cmeregistration.som.vcu.edu
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Pathways to Leadership Brochure
Scholarships are available for housestaff, medical and graduate students, and postdocs
Past Conferences
16th Annual Pathways to Leadership Conference
"Every Day a New Discovery: Discover Resources for You" March 21, 2008
15th Annual Pathways to Leadership Conference
"Advancing Women: Ways to Navigate" March 9, 2007
7:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Kontos Medical Sciences & Egyptian Buildings
MCV Campus
More information: http://www.womeninmedicine.vcu.edu/events/conferencePTL.html
14th Annual Pathways to Leadership Conference
2006: "Why So Slow "
Friday March 17, 2006
Richmond Marriott
View conference highlights and brochure in PDF.
Additional years:
| Year |
Keynote |
Resources |
| 2005 |
Regina Barreca, PhD, Professor of English Literature and Feminist Theory, University of Connecticut. Author of several publications including: I'm With Stupid: One Man, One Woman, and 10,000 Years of Misunderstanding Between the Sexes Cleared Right Up.
Molly Carnes, MD, MS, Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry, and Industrial Engineering. Director, Center for Women’s Health Research and Co-Director, Women in Science and Engineering Leadership Institute (WISELI) University of Wisconsin |
brochure (.pdf) |
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| 2004 |
Debra E. Meyerson, PhD, Associate Professor of Education and Organizational Behavior at Standord University. Author, Tempered Radicals: How People Use Difference to Inspire Change at Work. |
brochure (.pdf) |
photos |
| 2003 |
Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD, Vice-Speaker of the American Medical Association House of Delegates
Carol Nadelson, MD, Past-President of the American Psychiatric Association; Editor-in-Chief, President, and CEO (retired) of the American Psychiatric Press, Inc. |
brochure (.pdf) |
photos |
| 2002 |
Linda S. Austin, MD, Author, What's Holding You Back? Eight Critical Choices for Women's Success |
brochure (.pdf) |
photos |
| 2001 |
Bernice R. Sandler, EdD, National Association for Women in Education. Author, Sexual Harassment on Campus: A Guide for Administrators, Faculty, and Students |
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| 2000 |
Kathleen A. Brehony, PhD, Author, Awakening at Midlife: A Guide to Reviving Your Spirits, Recreating Your Life and Returning to Your Truest Self |
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| 1999 |
Leonard Marcus, PhD, Director, Program for Healthcare Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Harvard School of Public Health |
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| 1998 |
Pat Heim, PhD, Author, Hardball for Women: Winning at the Business |
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| 1997 |
Emma Stokes, PhD
Organizational Development Specialist, John Hopkins University |
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| 1996 |
Valerie Williams, MPA, Associate Dean, College of Medicine, Director, Faculty Leadership Program University of Oklahoma Health Science Center |
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| 1995 |
Marjorie A. Bowman, MD, Chair, Department of Family Practice Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC Co-author: Stress and Women Physicians |
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| 1994 |
Paula Stillman, MD, Dean, Eastern Virginia Medical School |
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| 1993 |
Nancy Gary, MD, Dean, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine |
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