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Woman, Know Thyself: Phrenology, Gender and Nineteenth-Century Cultures of Science
Woman, Know Thyself: Phrenology, Gender and Nineteenth-Century Cultures of Science

A message from our 2018 Fellow, Carla Bittel

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KatieApril 23, 2020Fellowship
The Female Heroes Who Fought Against Ebola
The Female Heroes Who Fought Against Ebola

“I know how traumatizing Ebola is because I went through it and survived.”

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Pandemics PastThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFApril 21, 2020
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Farzanna S. Haffizulla, MD
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Farzanna S. Haffizulla, MD

“The infrastructure of all of these changes must be cemented by human connectedness, compassion and empathy in order for us to drive quality, value and satisfaction in medicine.”

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20Years20LeadersThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFApril 13, 2020
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Connie Newman, MD
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Connie Newman, MD

“Humanistic care helps to heal the patient and also helps to prevent burnout in physicians.”

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20Years20LeadersThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMarch 30, 2020
Helen B. Taussig, MD: A Pioneer in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease
Helen B. Taussig, MD: A Pioneer in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease

“Learn to listen with your fingers.”

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Lesser-Known WomenThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMarch 17, 2020
Now Accepting Applications for the 2020-2021 Fellowship
Now Accepting Applications for the 2020-2021 Fellowship

The application deadline is May 31, 2020

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KatieMarch 4, 2020
Mildred Fay Jefferson, PhD: First Black Female Physician to Graduate from Harvard
Mildred Fay Jefferson, PhD: First Black Female Physician to Graduate from Harvard

“I am at once a physician, a citizen and a woman.”

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Lesser-Known WomenThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFFebruary 20, 2020
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Eve Higginbotham, MD
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Eve Higginbotham, MD

“We need to keep our hearts and minds fully engaged in the delivery of medicine.”

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20Years20LeadersThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFFebruary 5, 2020
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Redonda Miller, MD, MBA
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Redonda Miller, MD, MBA

“As doctors, we are historically trained to act quickly and often autonomously. But as administrative leaders, we need to hear and understand all viewpoints to make the most informed decisions.”

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20Years20LeadersThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJanuary 22, 2020
Taking the First Steps on the Path to Leadership
Taking the First Steps on the Path to Leadership

“If you want to lead or mentor, raise your hand. Pull up your chair to the table—and pull up a chair along side you.”

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Advancing Women LeadersThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFDecember 10, 2019
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Sherry Blumenthal, MD
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Sherry Blumenthal, MD

“Everybody has a story and it’s our job to listen without implicit bias.”

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20Years20LeadersThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFNovember 1, 2019
Leadership Matters
Leadership Matters

Dr. Linda Fried shares the milestones of her career and work in geriatrics.

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Advancing Women LeadersKatieOctober 24, 2019ADM Award, leadership
Julia A. Haller, MD, President of the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation, Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Julia A. Haller, MD, President of the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation, Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Julia A. Haller, M.D. is one of only 100 individuals nationwide in the health, science and technology field joining this most prestigious group.

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFOctober 23, 2019
Blazing a Trail for Women in Medicine and Academia
Blazing a Trail for Women in Medicine and Academia

Linda P. Fried, M.D., M.P.H., dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, is a pioneer in the science of aging.

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Advancing Women LeadersThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFOctober 15, 2019
Advancing Women Leaders in Medicine: What We Know
Advancing Women Leaders in Medicine: What We Know

A discussion of the challenges women face as well as the progress we’ve made.

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Advancing Women LeadersThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFSeptember 11, 2019
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Sophia Yen, MD
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Sophia Yen, MD

“There's nothing wrong with asking for help.”

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20Years20LeadersThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFAugust 23, 2019
N. Lynn Eckhert, MD, MPH, DrPH Shares Her Story
N. Lynn Eckhert, MD, MPH, DrPH Shares Her Story

Announcing the latest addition to the Foundation’s Renaissance Woman Oral History Project

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KatieJuly 31, 2019Oral History
Choosing to Focus on the Positive: Dr. Brandi Kenner-Bell
Choosing to Focus on the Positive: Dr. Brandi Kenner-Bell

People doubted her abilities and questioned her credentials simply based on demographics.

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJuly 29, 2019
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