1. Welcome to the University of Cincinnati’s Women in Medicine & Science Chapter! With Special Guest, Dr. Andrew Filak Jr. Interim Dean of the College of Medicine Est May 30, PM MSB-E255

2. Agenda Welcome & Introductions, Background of WIMS
WIMS President – Jennifer Forrester, MD
WIMS in the College of Medicine
Interim Dean Andrew Filak Jr., MD
WIMS General Business

3. Group on Women in Medicine & Science
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.
Advocates for women’s advancement and leadership may become members of GWIMS; those members may be either from the faculty or administration at AAMC member medical schools and teaching hospitals.

5. UC COM WIMS Begins! (Est. Sept 2015)
UC COM WIMS is dedicated to the recruitment, advancement and retention of all women faculty and trainees in the College of Medicine. Our overall goal is to advance the careers and leadership skills of our members.
MISSION
Be proactive and constructive in establishing and advancing the careers of women in medicine and science through encouraging growth, facilitating mentoring, providing opportunities for networking, and teaching skills necessary to achieve professional development;
Educate women on relevant UC Policies and Procedures for career development and advancement;
Enhance the work environment for women.
Brief Facts
Currently over 115 WIMS members (consists of female + male faculty, clinical fellows, residents, graduate + medical students)
Supported by the CCTST Translational Workforce Development Core

6. WIMS Executive Committee

7. WIMS Sub-Committees Mentoring Committee
Promote professional and personal development of women faculty members through offering mentoring services to all UC COM WIMS members.
Fundraising Committee
Plan, implement, and execute all fundraising initiatives in order to solicit funds for UC COM WIMS organization.
Health Policy Committee
Addresses current and missing health policies that align with the WIMS mission and vision.
“Make UC COM the best place for parents to work!”

8. WIMS Accomplishments To-Date

9. WIMS Fund Created a WIMS Fund through UC Foundation –
requiring $5,000 in private donations
Donations to WIMS can be made via our website!

10. WIMS Health Policy Committee
Jennifer Cavitt, MD
Vinita Takiar, MD, PhD
Dawn Kleindorfer, MD
Policy can be viewed, here:

11. WIMS Awards
Collaborated with UC Office of Research Recognition Awards Ceremony
WIMS Founder’s Award
Erin N. Haynes, DrPH
WIMS Outstanding Leadership Award
Jennifer Cavitt, MD & Vinita Takiar, MD, PhD
WIMS Outstanding Mentorship Award
Grace J. LeMasters, PhD
WIMS Champion Award
Andrew Friedrich, MD
WIMS Distinguished Contributions Award
Valerie Gray Hardcastle, PhD

12. Please contact Emma Jones if you are interested in donating to
Grace Kawas LeMasters “Lift While You Climb” Women in Medicine & Science Mentorship Award
Grace J. LeMasters, PhD
Professor Emerita
Award Details:
Eligible recipients for this award will be women or men at the UC College of Medicine or Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center who have mentored two or more women in medicine or science.
A mentor is defined as an individual who shares knowledge and serves as an experienced and trusted advisor, teacher, collaborator, and/or advocate.
Please contact Emma Jones if you are interested in donating to
Dr. LeMasters’ award

13. WIMS in the College of Medicine
A response to the addendums/extensions to the parental leave policy for clinical faculty.
A plan to recruit and retain female faculty at UCCOM/ Consistent Exit interview process.
The availability of consistent and transparent communication from the dean’s office supported by robust data in a timely manner.
A transparent and comprehensive list of UCCOM committees (task / purpose, composition (membership), how the committee is formed and how chairs are selected). We have a wonderful base of talented faculty that may be willing to fill open seats.
Common to each of the issues listed above, we are asking that the dean’s office consider an increase in the amount of FTE allotted for Dr. Dawn Kleindorfer, the Associate Dean for Faculty Development & Women’s Initiatives, and to create an office to support her work.

14. WIMS General Business
WIMS elections will be held the first two weeks in July. New terms begin August 1.
Nomination ballot will open at the end of June – please be on the lookout for an . Self-nominations are welcome!
The Office of Research is generously allowing us to present our WIMS awards again at their research recognition ceremony. Please mark your calendars for November 21, 2019
Enjoy your summer! 