March 28-30, 2025 |  Boston, MA.

Women in Healthcare World Congress

March 28-30, 2025 |  Boston, MA.

Thriving. Leading. Transforming.

Amplify your voice, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your impact in medicine.

Take advantage of hotel group rates while they last!

The Premier Event Designed to Empower and Elevate Women in Medicine.

Gain invaluable strategies to navigate the unique challenges women face, from work-life balance to gender equity.

Top 5 Reasons to Attend

1
Elevate your career with cutting-edge leadership and professional development tailored for women making strides in healthcare.
2
Stay ahead of the curve by exploring how innovation, transformation, and technology are reshaping the healthcare experience
3
Engage in meaningful dialogues about sex and gender health, and contribute to advancing gender equity in healthcare services and research
4
Forge valuable connections with a vibrant community of women leaders and mentors
5
Immerse yourself in a movement celebrating the achievements of women in healthcare

Agenda

March 28, 2025
10:15 – 10:45 am
Thriving Amidst Complexity: Strategies for Women in Healthcare

WAYNE SOTILE, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Founder / Center for Physician Resilience

Sotile

Gain invaluable insights from 40+ years of therapy with over 20,000 women healthcare professionals. Clinical psychologist Wayne Sotile shares proven tactics for juggling work and home, dispelling the “burnout” myth, and thriving in evolving roles. Empower your personal and professional journey.

10:45 – 11:30 am
Paving the Way for Women in Medicine: Addressing Barriers, Increasing Representation, and Empowering Leadership

Moderator

JEANETTE MLADENOVIC, MD, MBA, MACP
President and CEO / Center for Women in Academic Medicine and Science (CWAMS)

+ Chair and Founder / GEMS Alliance (Gender Equity in Academic Medicine and Science)

Mladenovic

Join the GEMS Alliance for a thought-provoking discussion focused on transforming the landscape of medicine for women. This session will explore strategies to increase the diversity of women entering the medical field and delve into the alarming underrepresentation of women in various specialties and leadership roles. Panelists will address the unique challenges faced by women physicians, including balancing family responsibilities with demanding careers. Through collaborative dialogue, this session will identify actionable solutions that foster an inclusive environment, ensuring that women thrive and lead in all areas of medicine. Your voice is essential in this critical conversation.

Reimagining the Future of Healthcare: Safer, More Compassionate, More Trustworthy

KATHLEEN REEVES, MD
President & CEO / The Arnold P. Gold Foundation

Reeves

Healthcare is broken today in a thousand ways. The promise of a better future resides in the human connection and trust between a patient and a clinician. Nursing, which remains majority female, is ranked the most trusted profession in America. More than half of incoming medical students are now women, and the majority of pharmacists are women. This shift comes at a time when trauma is endemic and the healthcare realm is in need of leadership that is grounded in trust and connection. During the session, Kathleen Reeves will share a vision, grounded in evidence, for creating a healthcare environment that puts kindness, trust, compassion, and safety at its core. She will outline a blueprint for the future and share evidence from early adopters of the framework demonstrating that environments that are safe, trustworthy, and kind are better for patients and better for the whole healthcare team.

Empowered Leadership: Trailblazing Women Entrepreneurs in Healthcare

Moderator
ROYA ZANDPARSA
Chief Innovation & Development Officer, CEO & Founder, Clinical Professor / Qualitas Dental Partners

President  / American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD)

The future of dental care is being reshaped by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, heralding a significant paradigm shift towards a patient-centric, technology-driven approach. This presentation will delve into the transformative impact of AI on dental practice, offering insights into how these innovations are revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care. AI-powered tools can swiftly analyze vast amounts of patient data, providing dentists with valuable insights that enhance treatment precision and decision-making, ensuring more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatments. Attendees will explore practical applications through real-world case studies, discovering how AI and other advanced technologies are improving practice management and patient outcomes. By staying at the forefront of these innovations, dental professionals can offer better, more efficient, and highly personalized care. Join us on this journey to understand the profound implications of AI in dentistry and learn the tools and strategies to navigate and enhance your practice in this new era.

Women Leading the Charge: Transforming Health Outcomes Through Advocacy and Innovation in Chronic Disease (PANEL)

Moderator
ELIZA CHIN, MD, MPH
Executive Director / American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)

Panelists
FATIMA CODY STANFORD, MD, MPH, MPA, MBA, MACP
Obesity Medicine Physician, Internist and Pediatrician and Associate Professor / Harvard Medical School

This panel will bring together women’s health leaders to address the critical impact of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular health and obesity, on women’s well-being. Panelists will explore cardiometabolic risks, reproductive health, and quality of life, emphasizing the importance of advocacy, innovation, and equitable care strategies. The discussion will highlight the pivotal role of women leaders in advancing policies and initiatives to tackle these challenges and improve health outcomes for women. Attendees will leave with insights into the barriers and opportunities in addressing chronic disease and empowering women to lead transformative change in healthcare.

  • Examine the impact of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular health and obesity, on women’s overall health, well-being, and quality of life.
  • Explore the role of women leaders in driving advocacy, innovation, and equitable strategies to address chronic diseases in women.
  • Identify opportunities to advance policies and initiatives that improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in women’s health care.
3:45 – 5:00 pm

Ten-minute deep-dive presentations

Women and HIV infection

ELISA CHOI, MD
Internal Medicine, HIV Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Chair and Governing Council Member at-large, American Medical Association (AMA), Women Physicians Section (WPS)

This session will provide updates and clinical pearls for management of chronic HIV infection of women.

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The Ripple Effect of Self-Care: How Taking Care of You Benefits Everyone

SUSAN THOMPSON HINGLE, MD, MACP, FRCP, FAMWA
Professor of Medicine and Medical Humanities, Associate Dean for Human and Organizational Potential;  Chair, Department of medical Humanities / SIU School of Medicine; President / American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)

MARION MCCRARY, MD, FACP, FAMWA
Assistant Professor / Duke University Department of Medicine and Associate Director / Duke Graduate Medical Education Professional Development Coaching Program

In 2021, Dr. Tait Shanafelt called us to act: “Transition to WB 2.0 requires mindfully considering how to incorporate self-compassion, boundaries, self-care alongside other professional values.” In this presentation, we will outline the evolution of the last twenty years of physician experience with the movement of awareness to action regarding well-being.  Then we will explore how this translates for you personally and professionally and for the individuals you care for.

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Atypical Presentations of Migraines

KAREN HOFFMANN, MD, Physician Partner, Piedmont Ear, Nose, Throat & Related Allergy
In the past, migraine was considered a headache-only problem. Current understanding is that migraine causes many symptoms in the head and neck and can present with vestibular, cochlear, and sensory symptoms. We will review features of otorhinologic migraine and highlight a treatment algorithm.

  • Recognize atypical manifestations of migraine
  • Understand the basic pathophysiology of otorhinologic symptoms of migraine
  • Review therapeutic options for treatment of atypical migraine

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Vaginal Health & Intimacy: The Microbiome Connection

ANNA CABECA
Physician / Golden Isles Medicine

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Addressing Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Health Disparities

RITA KUWAHARA, MD, MIH
Senior Advisor for Medicine and Health Policy /  Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA and NH/PIs) face significant health disparities and are disproportionately affected by conditions such as diabetes and hepatitis B. Existing disparities are compounded by lack of disaggregated data. In this session, strategies to address overlooked AA and NH/PI health disparities will be discussed.

  • Understand key health issues affecting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities
  • Become familiar with specific clinical guidelines that should be used when caring for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander patients
  • Gain strategies to effectively implement recommended clinical guidelines in practice to reduce health disparities among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

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Wake-up Call for Alzheimer’s Dementia in Women

VINITA ACHARYA
Professor of Neurology / Penn State University

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Dementia: Prevention, Diagnosis and Compassionate Care for Older Adults

MARIANNE PARSHLEY, MD
Regent and Internal Medicine Physician / American College of Physicians and Providence Medical Group Oregon

This presentation will discuss how to decrease dementia risk by recognizing and treating evidence-based modifiable risk factors. Attendees will learn how to recognize who to screen for MCI and dementia. Recognition and diagnosis is critical for patient care, supporting their families, healthcare coverage and future research.

  • Recognize opportunities to reduce risk of or prevent dementia
  • Understand when and how to screen for cognitive decline
  • Recognize, diagnose and distinguish between normal aging, MCI and different types of dementia

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Be an Advocate: Reducing Harms from Substance Use Disorders in Women

EILEEN BARRETT, MD, MPH
President Elect / American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)
+ Senior Medical Director and VP, Quality / Workit Health

· Apply principles that reduce stigma in the care of people with substance use disorder

· Identify common ways that clinicians can advocate for patients with substance use disorder

·        Develop a plan to advocate to reduce harms to patients with substance use

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Menopausal Health and Wellness

TERESA LAZAR, MS, MSEd
Co-Director / Advanced Clinical Experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Assistant Professor / Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine Hofstra/Northwell

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Women’s Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI): When Women are Healthy Communities Thrive

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Women’s Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI): When Women are Health Communities Thrive

THERESA ROHR-KIRCHGRABER, MD
Professor of Medicine, WPSI Dissemination and Implementation Steering Committee

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The Sleep-Weight Connection in Menopause

SEJAL DESAI
Owner & Medical Director / Tula Medical Weight Loss & Wellness

This talk will explore the vital link between sleep and weight during menopause. Attendees will learn evidence-based strategies to improve sleep, reduce weight-related challenges, and enhance overall health during this transitional phase.

  • Understand the Impact of Hormonal Changes on Sleep and Weight: Examine how menopause-related hormonal shifts affect sleep quality, metabolism, and the risk of weight gain.
  • Identify the Health Consequences of Poor Sleep in Menopause: Explore the relationship between sleep disturbances, weight gain, and increased risk for metabolic disorders during menopause.
  • Implement Evidence-Based Strategies for Better Sleep and Weight Management: Learn practical, science-backed interventions to improve sleep quality and mitigate weight-related challenges in menopausal women.

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Stroke

LYDIA KAOUTZANI, MD
Neurosurgery Resident PGY-7 /Medical College of Georgia

Discuss epidemiology of stroke and current treatments for management.

  • Discuss stroke epidemiology
  • Discuss impact of stroke particularly on females
  • Discuss current treatments of stroke

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Connecting the Ws: The Scientific Foundation of Wellbeing and Healthy Weight Integration

MIRIAM ZYLBERGLAIT, CEO
Medical Director / Virtual Wellbeing MD

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Self-Swab HPV Screening: Yes Please!

LORETTA DUGGAN
Physician and CEO / HER Health

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Hormones, Gynecology and COVID-19

TRACI KURTZER
Medical Director, Trauma Informed Care and Education / Northwestern Medicine Department of OBGYN

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Creating a Better Bond Between Mother and Newborn

ASHLEY TOMSON
Student / Rutgers University

March 29, 2025
8:45 – 9:15 am
Enhancing a Sense of Belonging for Women in Medicine: Leveraging Science and Practical Wisdom to Create Thriving Institutions and Professional Groups

JULIE SILVER, MD
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Experience and Success, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Silver

To belong is a basic human need and a strong sense of belonging is essential to a positive work experience for women in medicine. There is a large body of research on belonging and some recent reports have begun to focus on how it relates to burnout, employee productivity and retention, and patient safety. In this session, Dr. Siver will provide a roadmap for individuals to use science and practical wisdom to increase their own sense of belonging and for leaders to foster a sense of belonging among people in their organizations. This presentation will empower people to become change agents for their organizations and for women in medicine nationally and globally.

  • Define belonging according to the scientific literature.
  • Identify at least 2 recent studies that focus on belonging and how it affects women in medicine.

List at least 3 strategies to enhance a healthcare environment that supports a sense of belonging for women in medicine.

9:15 – 9:45 am
Breaking Barriers: Navigating Ongoing Challenges to Leadership Equity in Medicine

NANCY SPECTOR, MD
Professor of Pediatrics / Betty A. Cohen
Chair in Women’s Health
+ Senior Vice Dean for Faculty, Executive Director /  Lynn Yeakel Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership (IWHL)
+ Executive Director / Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM)
+ Executive Leadership in Health Care / Drexel University College of Medicine

RESHMA JAGSI, MD, DPhil
Lawrence W. Davis Professor, Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology / Emory University School of Medicine

Spector
Jagsi

In this era of increased awareness of gender inequity within academic medicine, why are there still roadblocks to achieving equity in leadership? Women in academic medicine continue to face significant disadvantages throughout their careers, driven by unconscious biases, stereotypes, societal pressures, and persistent overt discrimination and harassment. We’ll discuss the systemic barriers that exist and then active ways that we can work together to break them down including allyship, sponsorship, graceful self-promotion, collaboration with professional societies and funding agencies, and more.

10:15 – 10:45 am
Global Speaker

(First Lady of the Bahamas or Chelsea Clinton invited)

Self-Empathy: The Missing Key for Unlocking Physical, Emotional and Mental Stamina

HELEN RIESS, MD
Founder, Chief Medical Officer / Empathetics, Inc.
+ Associate Professor of Psychiatry / Harvard Medical School
+ Director, Empathy and Relational Science Program / Massachusetts General Hospital

Riess

Dr. Riess, a global authority on the benefits of empathy in medical practice will introduce Self-Empathy as the best-kept secret in medical education and professional fulfillment. Self-empathy is the opposite of selfishness. It is the fuel that women in medicine do not sufficiently consume to meet the daily expectations they face at work and at home. An unequal division of household labor is a key driver of global gender inequality and the reduction of women’s full participation in the professional workforce, affecting women’s health and well-being. This is predominantly due to cognitive overload associated with household management and child-rearing responsibilities that fall disproportionately to women. Self-Empathy must be taught and learned. Dr. Riess will present evidence that courses in Self-Empathy based on her research result in increased wellness scores, decreased burnout, and significant increases in clinician retention.

  • Learn the definition of empathy as a human capacity
  • Define Self-Empathy
  • Explain the difference between self-empathy and self-compassion
  • Identify areas of women’s lives that require redistribution of responsibilities
  • Discover how to advance wellness in the workplace by advocating for institutional commitments to prioritize self-empathy

You Can Have It All and Be Burned Out: The Reality for Women in Healthcare

JESSI GOLD, MD, MS
Chief Wellness Officer / University of Tennessee System

Gold

Women are often expected to do it all: Have high achieving careers, take on extra work without saying no, and be caregivers in every aspect of their lives. But, for women in healthcare, especially, that has consequences. In this presentation, Dr. Gold will discuss burnout in healthcare as a woman, including her own experiences with it and the data surrounding it. She will then provide tips and tricks that have helped her and patients cope in a medical culture that always wants more.

  • Define burnout and moral injury in healthcare
  • Describe the impact of burnout on women in healthcare, including the role of the pandemic
  • Describe strategies individuals can use to cope in a broken culture

Accelerating the Pace of Positive Change in Healthcare

STEFANIE SIMMONS, MD
Chief Medical Officer / Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation

How do you translate research into change at hospital, state, and federal levels? Through coalitions, advocacy, and thoughtful change management! In this session, learn how the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ foundation has worked with key partners and used change management theory to impact the healthcare environment for hundreds of thousands of healthcare workers.  Key programs and initiatives will be described, but the core of this session will discuss the organizational innovations that transform organizations. Is there a change that you want to see in the world? Join us for ideas on how to build your community and grow your impact.

MicroSkills to Actively Find New Opportunities

ADAIRA LANDRY, MD, Med
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine / Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Landry

Many of us feel overwhelmed now and lack the bandwidth to even consider future opportunities. This session will provide practical strategies for identifying and pursuing new professional paths. Participants will begin by evaluating their current commitments to identify areas of overwhelm and gaps in their experiences. The session will then emphasize leveraging resources like peers, mentors, conferences, and social media to uncover opportunities. The presenter will also discuss how to assess the potential impact of these opportunities. Finally, attendees will explore the benefits of creating catalogs to track potential opportunities and developing measurable plans to hold themselves accountable.

  • Develop a process to assess your current task list and audit your needs and interests
  • Identify key Microskills needed to assess a potential opportunity as valuable or not
  • Utilize tools that measure your progress towards gaining new opportunities.

How Women in Healthcare Leadership are Changing The Culture of Medicine

Moderator
ELIZA CHIN, MD, MPH
Executive Director / American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)

Panelists
BETH BATTAGLINO
, RN
CEO / Healthy Women
HEATHER MAURER
CEO / National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
KATIE SCHUBERT
CEO / Society for Women’s Health Research; and MILLICENT GORHMAN
CEO / Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention

Chin

This inspiring leadership panel will feature women leaders from diverse sectors in healthcare. The session will explore the vital role women play in addressing and integrating sex and gender differences into healthcare practices. Participants will learn strategies to raise awareness of these differences within leadership roles and healthcare systems. The panelists will identify common barriers to effectively integrating sex and gender considerations in various healthcare settings, fostering a collaborative discussion aimed at creating actionable solutions. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from trailblazers in the field and to enhance your understanding of inclusive healthcare leadership.

Beyond the Binary: Ethical Data Practices for Inclusive Women’s Health 

Panelists
SHILA BLEND
SARAH BRYAN
SUSAN CLARK
AVERY HALLER
CHERYL MASON

This panel will explore the ethical challenges and considerations surrounding collecting and utilizing women’s health data. As healthcare becomes increasingly data-driven, addressing the unique concerns and potential risks associated with handling sensitive information related to women’s health is crucial. Key topics include privacy and consent in collecting women’s health data; data security measures for protecting sensitive health information Ethical use of women’s health data in research and clinical practice; addressing bias and ensuring diversity in data collection and analysis Balancing data utilization with patient autonomy and rights.

March 30, 2025
Addressing the High Rates of Pregnancy Complications and Infertility Among Female Surgeons (PANEL)

Moderator
GOPIKA SENTHILKUMAR, PhD
Medical Scientist Training Program, M3, Department of Physiology and Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin and Association of Women Surgeons (AWS)

Panelists
UMUT SARPEL, MD, MSc.
Surgeon, Oncology / University of Rochester

TIFFANY GLAZER, MD
Associate Professor / University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Recent research has shown that female surgeons can have higher risk for major pregnancy complications, infertility, pregnancy loss, and postpartum depression. Glaringly, this risk seems to persist even when controlling for factors such as age and use of reproductive technology. Numerous work-related factors such as work hours in the third trimester also seem to increase the risk for pregnancy complications. In this session hosted by the Association of Women Surgeons, the speakers will discuss the most-up-to-date data on this issue as well as realistic solutions that can be implemented at the institutional and national policy level.

Life Support for Women Physicians: Nurturing Wellness, Wisdom, and Purposeful Paths

SARAH ALBERS, MD
Aviation Medical Examiner

LAURA DICHTEL, MD
Director / Mass General Brigham Parental Wellness Program

JACQUELINE HUNTLY, MD, MPH
President and Founder / Thrive to Lead MD (Athasmed)

JOSEPHINE LI, MD
Assistant Director / Mass General Brigham Parental Wellness Program

This session will share personal stories and insights on navigating the challenges of balancing a demanding medical career with family and personal growth. Drawing on personal experiences, the presenters will highlight key life lessons and “kindergarten life skills” for resilience, self-leadership, and evolving as a professional. Topics will include setting intentions, staying grounded, effective decision-making, and fostering a growth mindset. Attendees will gain practical tools and strategies for managing work-life balance, overcoming barriers, and building a fulfilling personal and professional life. The session also will explore a parental wellness program model to inspire solutions for institutional and cultural change in medicine.

  • Recognize the importance of parental wellness and support programs, such as lactation resources, to promote gender equity and sustainable careers in medicine
  • Develop self-leadership and well-being skills through practical exercises, creating a personal blueprint for resilience and professional growth
  • Evaluate barriers to parental wellness in your institution, identify solutions, and create a plan to implement strategies that foster a supportive work culture

 

AI Driven Innovation: Navigating Healthcare's New Frontier

EFSTATHIA ANDRIKOPOULOU
Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington, Medical Director of the Echocardiography Lab at Harborview Medical Center

VIV BABBER, MD

GLORIA WU, MD
Instructor / UCSF School of Medicine, Calif Medical Association
Board of Trustees and Immediate Past President / Santa Clara County Medical Association, AI and Healthcare Co- Chair and Founder

AI is revolutionizing healthcare, transforming patient care, diagnostics, and treatment planning. This session will explore AI’s current applications in personalizing cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment for women, addressing unique challenges and improving outcomes, and driving more efficient workflows. We’ll also discuss ethical concerns, such as privacy, algorithmic bias, and equitable access, ensuring AI-driven tools remain inclusive and effective. Attendees will gain insights into leading this AI revolution responsibly while prioritizing healthcare’s core values.

  • Explore the potential for emerging technologies and AI to enhance patient care
  • Examine how AI can address gender disparities in cardiovascular care and improve outcomes for women
  • Discuss ethical principles, biases, and equity in AI, emphasizing responsible integration and advocacy for gender-inclusive research and policies

Thriving Together: Resilient Leadership for Wellness, Inclusion, and Organizational Success

SUZANNE (SUZI) BENTLEY, MD, MPH
Chief Wellness Officer, Director of Simulation Innovation & Research and Emergency Medicine physician / NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

DESIREE BURROUGHS-RAY
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics / University of Tennessee Health Science Center

KELLY HOLDER, PhD
Chief Well-Being Officer, Division of Biology and Medicine and Assistant Professor of Medical Science, Warren Alpert Medical School /  Brown University

This session will explore strategies to foster resilience in healthcare, focusing on women, marginalized groups, and leadership. Participants will learn to develop a personalized leadership style, promoting psychological safety, growth mindsets, and engagement. Through practical tools and structured activities, attendees will create action plans to improve personal and organizational well-being. Join us to gain tools for cultivating wellness and resilience in the workplace, integrating mindfulness, self-care, and communication to enhance professional fulfillment through a top-down and bottom-up approach.

  • Understand the use of different frameworks to develop personal and organizational goals for resilient leadership
  • Apply human-centered design principles and practices to implement actionable change
  • Analyze the evolution of well-being approaches in healthcare and the role of DEI in building effective programs

 

Understanding Trauma-Informed Care: Applications to Gender, Human Trafficking, and Well-Being of the Care Team

CAROLINE GÓMEZ-DI CESARE, MD, PhD, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Augusta University, University of Georgia Medical Partnership

TRACI KURTZER
Medical Director for Trauma Informed Care and Education at Northwestern Medicine; and

MOLLIE MARR, MD, PhD
Resident, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), McLean Adult Psychiatry Residency Program

This session will explore Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) as a transformative approach to improve patient engagement, outcomes, and healthcare workforce resilience. Participants will learn to recognize trauma’s prevalence and effects, especially for women and gender-diverse individuals, and integrate TIC principles into clinical practice. Practical strategies for history-taking, physical exams, and patient-centered care will be shared, alongside ideas for implementing trauma-informed policies. By emphasizing safety, empowerment, and equity, this session will equip healthcare professionals to enhance therapeutic relationships, address health disparities, and create supportive environments that promote health equity and well-being for both patients and providers.

  • Describe the pervasive impact of trauma and identify key protective factors
  • Assess how current practices may inadvertently retraumatize patients or exacerbate disparities
  • Formulate strategies to incorporate trauma-informed care principles, fostering patient recovery and professional growth

Unlocking Peak Performance: Interpersonal Skills, Neuroscience of Joy, and Hidden Talents for Female Physicians

KIM-NGAN FELLMAN
Physician Executive Coach, Elite Physician Coaching, LLC

MARY RENSEL, MD
Director of Wellness and Pediatric MS, The Mellen Center, Cleveland Clinic, Associate Professor of Neurology, CCLCM, Founder of Brain Fresh LLC, Cleveland Clinic

The rigid US healthcare system often leads to struggles with work-life balance, burnout, and early exits. Women physicians are a particularly vulnerable group. This session will focus on recognizing and leveraging hidden talents to enhance well-being, satisfaction, and leadership. Participants will learn neuroscience-based strategies to boost energy, prevent burnout, and foster resilience by utilizing untapped potential. Through community, fun, and intentional practices, attendees will address challenges in professional growth and discover opportunities for innovation and adaptability. Unlocking hidden talents is key to personal satisfaction, leadership success, and meaningful change in healthcare.

  • Identify underutilized talents and develop strategies to implement them for achieving work-life balance, preventing burnout, and fostering leadership in healthcare
  • Explore neuroscience-based priorities and brain-nourishing strategies to enhance personal and team well-being while boosting joy and meaning in healthcare
  • Learn about current priorities in the healthcare culture and why substituting these with neuroscience-based priorities can improve the wellbeing of the healthcare culture

Navigating Workplace Injustices: Empowerment through Peer Support

SHARON GRISWOLD, MD
Co-Director of Research & Development, Physician Just Equity, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Penn State Health Center, Principal Scientist Medical Consult Review Physician, Merck

PRINGL MILLER, MD
Founder and Executive Director, Physician Just Equity

DYMPNA WEIL, MD
OB/GYN and Master Coach

This session will explore workplace injustices, administrative burdens, and mental health stigma that contribute to burnout and isolation in medicine. Participants will examine the impact of these issues on career trajectories and learn effective conflict resolution strategies. Peer support will be highlighted as a tool to empower individuals, foster community, and reduce isolation. Additionally, the session will introduce paradigm shifts to promote calm amid chaos and practical approaches for creating a more equitable and supportive professional environment. Attendees will also gain insights into risk stratification methods to assess the potential career harm of workplace injustices.

  • Evaluate and risk stratify workplace conflicts, identifying those with potential to cause career harm
  • Develop and implement advocacy strategies to effectively navigate and address workplace conflicts
  • Practice and integrate mindfulness techniques, such as self-compassion methods and mindful listening exercises, to enhance resilience and well-bein

Global Health Equity is a Woman's Issue

HARI BANDHARY
Clinic Nepal

LAURA HELFMAN, MD
Chair, American Women’s Hospitals Service

JANIS DALY
Historical Fiction Author, Pioneering Women in Medicine

The American Women’s Hospital Service (AWHS), founded in 1917, began when U.S. women physicians were denied roles in WWI. Undeterred, they built hospitals in war-torn Europe, caring for women and children. This session, featuring multimedia presentations, will showcase AWHS’s historical significance and current initiatives, including projects in Nepal and Uganda promoting independence. AMWA student service projects advancing women’s and children’s health in under-resourced areas will also be highlighted. Additionally, the session will explore AWHS’s inclusion in historical fiction and emphasize the importance of preserving these inspiring stories for future generations.

  • Explore the historical and ongoing contributions of women physicians in global health through the work of AWHS
  • Highlight AWHS’s current global initiatives and their impact on communities

Inspire greater involvement and collaboration among women providers in global health through networking opportunities

As healthcare providers, our mission is to improve health while addressing broader challenges like climate change. Food impacts both health and the environment, with current production systems driving pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and chronic diseases. Agriculture uses half of the world’s habitable land and accounts for a quarter of global emissions, underscoring the urgent need to rethink food systems. This session will explore how dietary changes can improve health outcomes and reduce environmental impact. Participants will learn practical tools, including Motivational Interviewing, to guide patients toward sustainable diets, using nutrition as a powerful tool for disease prevention and climate action.

  • Understand the impact of current food systems on climate change, planetary resources, and health
  • Explore the role of physicians in promoting sustainable nutrition and addressing climate change
  • Identify effective dietary patterns and counseling strategies to improve health and support a sustainable “Food is Medicine” lifestyle

The Value of Art and Artists in Medicine: A Feminist Approach (PANEL)

KAREN POIRIER-BRODE, MD, Chair, Studio AMWA

This moderated panel will explore the history and significance of art in medicine through a feminist lens, highlighting its transformative role in the lives of physicians. Panelists will discuss how art serves as a powerful medium for self-expression, healing, and fostering resilience. They will also examine the intersection of art and medicine, emphasizing its potential to enhance empathy, creativity, and well-being within the medical profession. Attendees will gain insights into the therapeutic and professional value of integrating art into their lives and practices, creating a more holistic approach to healthcare and personal growth.

  • Explore the historical and current contributions of women to the integration of art in medicine
  • Understand how art enhances medical skills and serves as a therapeutic tool for both patients and healthcare providers
  • Learn about opportunities to engage with initiatives to incorporate art into medical practice and personal well-being

Medicine Meets Humanity: How the Medical Humanities Enrich Patient Care and Rekindle Joy in Practice

SEGAN CHASE, MD
Physician, Owner / Center Pointe Physicians

MARY RORRO, DO
Chair, American Medical Women’s Association Music & Medicine Committee and Co-Chair of Medical Humanities Committee

SHELLY XIE, MD
Houston Methodist Hospital

LISA WONG
Associate Co-Director, Arts and Humanities Initiative / Harvard Medical School

KATHERINE CHEN
Pre-medical student and Student Chair, Music & Medicine Committee / Rutgers University

 

This session will highlight the transformative role of music and the arts in medicine, focusing on their therapeutic effects, ability to enhance well-being, and reduce burnout. Panelists will share personal experiences, patient stories, and their creative passions in combining music and medicine. Attendees will enjoy performances, explore initiatives in music and the arts, and learn about the online journal Humanities & Healing, which celebrates creative talents in healthcare. The session will also showcase innovative uses of music and visual storytelling, such as sand animation, to address global health challenges, inspiring advocacy through art and science.

  • Explore the role of health humanities and arts in enhancing health communication, advocacy, and addressing public health challenges
  • Examine the psychological and therapeutic benefits of music, including its impact on resilience and well-being among physicians
  • Highlight the contributions of women leaders in medicine through the arts and humanities, inspiring multifaceted professional and personal growth

Addressing Burnout in Women Physicians: The Time for Action is Now – Part 1

 

This roundtable will explore burnout in women physicians, focusing on contributors such as compassion fatigue, moral injury, and the hidden toll of caregiving and systemic barriers. Participants will discuss challenges, share experiences, and examine strategies for resilience, organizational advocacy, and self-care. Insights from this session will inform a white paper with actionable recommendations to address burnout and promote wellness, serving as a guide for institutions and individuals seeking to create sustainable, supportive environments for women physicians. This collaborative discussion aims to spark meaningful change while building a community of shared understanding and support.

  • Identify key causes of burnout in women physicians, including compassion fatigue, moral injury, and systemic inequities
  • Explore evidence-based strategies and actionable solutions to foster resilience, promote wellness, and advocate for organizational change
  • Contribute insights and recommendations to inform a white paper aimed at addressing burnout and improving support systems for women physicians

Gender Differences in the Workplace: Why It Matters for Workplace Equity

DIANE SHANNON, MD, MPH, PCC
Time strategist, Professional Coach, Speaker

JUDITH WRIGHT, MD, CEO
LiveWright

 

Women physicians face higher burnout rates than their male colleagues, driven by factors like caregiving responsibilities and unequal work burdens. Women spend more time on electronic health records and receive more patient and staff messages, leading to non-compensated work, lower pay, and slower career advancement. This session will review data on gender differences in work tasks, highlighting structural and cultural challenges, including inequities in specialties like cardiology, where women remain underrepresented. Participants will explore actionable solutions to advocate for individual and organizational changes, aiming to improve gender equity, reduce burnout, and support career growth for women in medicine.

  • Understand the structural and cultural factors influencing gender disparities in medicine, including underrepresentation in certain specialties and differences in work tasks
  • Explore strategies to support women in medicine, from fostering leadership strengths to creating equitable organizational practices
  • Develop an actionable plan to advocate for systemic changes and leverage individual strengths to enhance gender equity and professional impact

Writing and Reflection: Harnessing Narrative Medicine and Medical Fiction for Healing, Connection, and Growth

TARA AHMADI

MARIA CAMILLA BUCCO, DO
Clinical Assistant Professor, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

CRISTINA LEPORT

KRISTIN STASIOWSKI

Narrative medicine is a powerful tool for fostering clinician well-being, building resilience, and developing the ability to “see” what is unspoken in patient interactions. Through the practice of close reading and reflective writing, participants will deepen their understanding of patient stories and their own experiences as healers. Participants will also uncover how the skills of exceptional doctors—problem-solving, investigation, and clue integration—parallel the craft of storytelling. By blending the science of medicine with the art of narrative, attendees will gain tools to enrich both their clinical practice and creative pursuits.

  • Experience Narrative Medicine and its power to enhance connection to self and others, particularly the value of hearing each others’ perspectives and co-creating meaning
  • Practice the skill of Close Reading as a community by engaging in an art form such as poetry, prose, paintings or a piece of music
  • Explore how the qualities of a good physician—problem-solving, investigative skills, and clue integration—can inform the craft of compelling medical fiction and storytelling.

 

Thriving Together: Resilient Leadership for Wellness, Inclusion, and Organizational Success

ELENY ROMANOS-SIRAKIS, MD, MS-HPPL
Director of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, SIUH Northwell Health

ALINE TANIOS, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist, Saint Louis University

This session will explore the principles of managing up and cultivating effective leadership in medicine. Participants will learn to identify their leadership styles, overcome barriers to leadership for women, and develop strategies to enhance personal and professional growth. Through interactive discussions, the session will address managing self, team, and future by focusing on self-assessment, leadership development, and strategic branding. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to build a roadmap for growth and foster healthier workplace cultures, shifting from stress-driven environments to those promoting collaboration, retention, and well-being through coaching techniques and leadership innovation.

  • Understand the concept of “Managing Up” and its application to empowering physicians in the workplace through self, team, and future management strategies
  • Explore key leadership traits, styles, and strategies to optimize personal and professional leadership skills
  • Learn tools and techniques to shift mindset, build confidence, and effectively advocate with knowledge and diplomacy in workplace interactions

 

Addressing Burnout in Women Physicians: The Time for Action is Now – Part 2

 

This roundtable will explore burnout in women physicians, focusing on contributors such as compassion fatigue, moral injury, and the hidden toll of caregiving and systemic barriers. Participants will discuss challenges, share experiences, and examine strategies for resilience, organizational advocacy, and self-care. Insights from this session will inform a white paper with actionable recommendations to address burnout and promote wellness, serving as a guide for institutions and individuals seeking to create sustainable, supportive environments for women physicians. This collaborative discussion aims to spark meaningful change while building a community of shared understanding and support.

  • Identify key causes of burnout in women physicians, including compassion fatigue, moral injury, and systemic inequities
  • Explore evidence-based strategies and actionable solutions to foster resilience, promote wellness, and advocate for organizational change
  • Contribute insights and recommendations to inform a white paper aimed at addressing burnout and improving support systems for women physicians

 

Speakers

Beatriz Olson, MD

Founder, Integrative Endocrinology

+ Founder & Course Director, Integrativebeing.org

Olson

Mollie Marr, MD, PhD

Resident

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), McLean Adult Psychiatry Residency Program

Marr

Sejal Desai

Owner & Medical Director

Tula Medical Weight Loss & Wellness

Desai

Karen Hoffman, MD

Otolaryngologist

Hoffman

Jacqueline Huntly, MD, MPH

President and Founder

Thrive to Lead MD (Athasmed)

Huntly

Maria Camilla Bucco, DO

Clinical Assistant Professor

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Bucco

Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD, MACP

Professor Of Clinical Medicine, AMA Representative

WPSI Dissemination And Implementation Steering Committee

Rohr-Kirchgraber

Segan Chase, MD

Physician and Owner

Center Pointe Physicians

Chase

Lisa Wong, MD

Associate Co-Director, Arts and Humanities Initiative

Harvard Medical School

Wong

Katherine Chen

Pre-medical student and Student Chair, Music & Medicine Committee

Rutgers University

Chen

Yolanda Lawson, MD

Immediate Past President, National Medical Association

Executive Medical Director, Maternal Infant Health, HealthCare Services Corporation Founder, MadeWell ObGyn

Lawson

Sima Samar, MD

Samar

Stefanie Simmons, MD, FACEP

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation

Simmons

Pringl Miller, MD

Founder & Executive Director

Physician Just Equity

Miller

Ann Deren-Lewis

Vice President, Commercial and Business Development

Medicines36

Deren-Lewis

Kelsey Mayo, PhD

Co-founder and CEO

Armor Medical, Inc.

Mayo

Rachel Bartholomew

Hyivy Health

Bartholomew

Marianne Parshley, MD

Regent and Internal Medicine Physician

American College of Physicians and Providence Medical Group

Parshley

Janis Robinson Daly

Historical Fiction Author

Pioneering Women in Medicine

Robinson Daly

Gloria A Bachmann, MD, MMS

Professor and Associate Dean of Women's Health

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Bachmann

Sean Kivlehan, MD, MPH

Emergency Physician, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

+ Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School + Assistant Professor of Global Health and Population at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health

Kivlehan

Eileen Barrett, MD, MPH, FAMWA, SFHM, MACP

President Elect, American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) + Senior Medical Director and VP, Quality, Workit Health

Barrett

Caroline Gomez-Di Cesare, MD, PhD, FACP, FAAP

Associate Professor of Medicine, Augusta University

University of Georgia Medical Partnership

Gomez-Di Cesare

Aline Tanios, M.D., FAAP

Professor of Pediatrics Division Chief, Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Saint Louis University / SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Tanios

Eliza Chin, MD, MPH

Executive Director

American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)

Chin

Jessi Gold, MD, MS

Chief Wellness Officer

University of Tennessee System

Gold

Marion McCrary, MD, FACP

Primary Care Internal Medicine Physician

Duke Signature Care

McCrary

Susan T. Hingle, MD, MACP, FRCP, FAMWA

Professor of Internal Medicine and Medical Humanities

Hingle

Luisa Duran

Speaker, Author, Co-Founder

Pink Coat, MD

Duran

Tammie Chang

Board-Certified Oncologist

Chang

Wayne Sotile, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Founder

Center for Physician Resilience

Sotile

Agnes Barden, DNP, RN, CPXP

Deputy Chief Experience Officer, Office of Patient and Customer Experience

Northwell Health

Barden

Danielle Blanch-Hartigan, PhD, MPH

Executive Director, Associate Professor

Center for Health and Business, Bentley University

Blanch-Hartigan

Andrew Donovan

Director of Business Development, Strategy and Innovation

Bentley University

Donovan

Olivia Schlabach

Associate Vice President

FINN Partners

Schlabach

Michellene Davis Esq.

President & CEO

National Medical Fellowships

Davis

Helen Riess, MD

Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Empathetics, Inc.

Riess

Roya Zandparsa, DDS, MSc, DMD, FICD

Clinical Professor and Biomaterials Course Director

Department of Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Zandparsa

Reshma Jagsi, MD, D.Phil

Lawrence W. Davis Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology

Emory University

Jagsi

Nancy Spector, MD

Executive Director, Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine

Drexel University College of Medicine

Spector

Monica Bertagnolli, MD

Director

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Bertagnolli

Julie Silver, MD

Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Experience and Success

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Silver

Jeanette Mladenovic, MD, MBA, MACP

Chair and Founder

GEMS Alliance (Gender Equity in Academic Medicine and Science)

Mladenovic

Liz Powell

Founder

G2G Consulting

Powell

Gopika Senthilkumar, PhD

MD, PhD Candidate

Medical College of Wisconsin and Association of Women Surgeons (AWS)

Senthilkumar

Padmini Murthy MD, MPH, MS, FAMWA, FRSPH

Professor and Global Health Director

New York Medical College Sciences

Murthy

Kathleen Reeves, MD

President and CEO

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation

Reeves

Adaira Landry, MD

Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine

Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Landry

Venue & Travel

Great hotel options near the venue

We’ve secured blocks of rooms at top-rated hotels nearby, offering you convenience and comfort during the conference. Each hotel is was selected to provide the amenities you need to relax and recharge, ensuring you’re ready for every moment of the event.

 

Bentley University

175 Forest St

Waltham, Massachusetts 02452
781.891.2000

Hotel Info


Waltham, Massachusetts

Deadline: Feb. 27, 2025

Group Rate: $105-$229

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