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Judith A. Salerno, MD, MS, on Supporting Women as Leaders in Medicine
Judith A. Salerno, MD, MS, on Supporting Women as Leaders in Medicine

As a leader in public health, Dr. Salerno discusses how we can support women leaders and the responsibility they have to serve as role models.

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFOctober 20, 2020
Radicalization of a Nurse: The Story of Emma Goldman
Radicalization of a Nurse: The Story of Emma Goldman

Exploring the political philosopher’s background as a nurse, and the powerful foundation it laid for her social activism

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The Power of NursingThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFOctober 13, 2020
Vivian Pinn, MD, on Leadership and Women's Health Research
Vivian Pinn, MD, on Leadership and Women's Health Research

As a passionate pioneer in women’s health research, Dr. Pinn shares her perspective and advice to the rising generation of women in medicine.

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KatieSeptember 30, 2020ADM Award, Pinn
The Power of Nursing: Stories of Influential Nurses Throughout Modern History
The Power of Nursing: Stories of Influential Nurses Throughout Modern History

The need to expand who comes to mind when people think about women in medicine

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The Power of NursingKatieSeptember 15, 2020ADM Award
Pioneer in Women’s Health Research to Receive Alma Dea Morani Award
Pioneer in Women’s Health Research to Receive Alma Dea Morani Award

The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation honors Dr. Vivian W. Pinn

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KatieAugust 31, 2020ADM Award, Pinn
Researching the History of Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Researching the History of Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Our 2019 Fellow, Heather Munro Prescott, PhD, talks to us about her fellowship experience

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KatieJuly 20, 2020Fellowship
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Katherine Sherif, MD, FACP
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Katherine Sherif, MD, FACP

“Silence is acquiescence. Human rights begin at home.”

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20Years20LeadersKatieJuly 14, 2020
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and Pregnant Women in the Health Care Workforce
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and Pregnant Women in the Health Care Workforce

A Statement from the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation

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KatieJune 24, 2020
The Role of Nurses in Pandemics
The Role of Nurses in Pandemics

“The world needs millions more nurses.”

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Pandemics PastThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJune 22, 2020
Women: The Unsung Heroes of the 1918 Flu Pandemic
Women: The Unsung Heroes of the 1918 Flu Pandemic

“With eager determination we entered the ranks.”

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Pandemics PastThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMay 18, 2020
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA
20 Years, 20 Leaders: Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA

“Never stop learning, never feel like you’ve reached the pinnacle of your knowledge. It is so important to remain curious and seek new knowledge all the time.”

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20Years20LeadersThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMay 12, 2020
COVID-19 Shows Women in Medicine Leading at All Levels
COVID-19 Shows Women in Medicine Leading at All Levels

Women are not only active across disciplines and levels of leadership in the medical field, but critical to our healthcare system and to the pandemic response

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KatieMay 5, 2020
20 Years, 20 Leaders: June Jackson Christmas, MD
20 Years, 20 Leaders: June Jackson Christmas, MD

“When we motivate others we just don’t look at a person. We look at a person and at their environment.”

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20Years20LeadersThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMay 4, 2020
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
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