Desiree Burroughs-Ray, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Burroughs-Ray
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March 28-30, 2025 | Boston, MA.
March 28-30, 2025 | Boston, MA.
WAYNE SOTILE, PhD
Clinical Psychologist, Founder / Center for Physician Resilience
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.
Moderator JEANETTE MLADENOVIC, MD, MBA, MACP Panelists CLAIRE POMEROY, MD, MBA THERESA ROHR-KIRHGRABER, MD, MACP CATHERINE WAGNER, MD
President and CEO, Center for Women in Academic Medicine and Science (CWAMS), Chair and Founder, GEMS Alliance (Gender Equity in Academic Medicine and Science)
President, Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation
Professor of Clinical Medicine, AU/UGA Medical Partnership
Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency, University of Michigan
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.
Moderator President / American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD)
ROYA ZANDPARSA
Chief Innovation & Development Officer, CEO & Founder, Clinical Professor / Qualitas Dental Partners
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.
MARY STUTTS
CEO, Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association
The rapidly evolving healthcare landscape demands a shift from one-size-fits-all clinical trials. Unlocking solutions for global health problems hinges on understanding and accelerating inclusive research protocols and trial design. This includes further researching how women and diverse populations respond to treatments given they historically and currently have not been appropriately included in clinical trials. This session will provide an in-depth exploration of challenges and exciting trends and data on what is needed to drive inclusivity in clinical trials as well as an overview of technological advances and AI’s potential to help facilitate progress. Leave empowered with actionable insights to champion inclusive practices within your company, accelerating progress towards health equity for all.
KATHLEEN REEVES, MD
President & CEO / The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
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.
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.
Moderator Panelists
ELIZA CHIN, MD, MPH
Executive Director / American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)
BETH BATTATLINO, RN-C
President and CEO / HealthyWomenMILLICENT GORHAM, PHD (Hon), MBA, FAAN
CEO / Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention (AWHP)
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.
Moderator: Panelists: SIMA SAMAR MARY STUTTS, MHA
PADMINI (MINI) MURTHY, MD, MPH, MS
Professor and Global Health Director, New York Medical College Sciences
GLORIA BACHMANN, MD, MMS
Professor and Associate Dean of Women’s Health, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association
A “think globally, act locally” approach in global health signifies the practice of understanding and addressing broader worldwide health challenges by taking targeted actions within one’s immediate community, leveraging local knowledge and resources to contribute to larger systemic improvements, ultimately aiming to solve global health issues through localized interventions and community engagement. This concept is crucial in recognizing the interconnectedness of health problems across the globe, including pandemics, climate change impacts, and inequitable access to healthcare and the importance of cross disciplinary efforts. In this session, panelists will discuss their work and share examples of best practices in improving the health of the populations in the local and global communities they work in. The proposed outcome of the panel is to highlight the importance of this concept highlighted above in achieving the United Nations 2030 Goal Leave No One Behind.
Ten-minute deep-dive presentations
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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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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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.
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ANNA CABECA
Physician / Golden Isles Medicine
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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.
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VINITA ACHARYA
Professor of Neurology / Penn State University
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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.
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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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TERESA LAZAR, MD, MSEd
Director, OB/GYN Advanced Clinical Experience, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine Hofstra Northwell and Assistant Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology
The WHO estimates 1 in 6 individuals will be 60 years or older by 2030. The menopause is recognized as a significant gap in women’s healthcare. This session on optimizing health and wellness for women is focused on common health conditions of menopause and management options.
THERESA ROHR-KIRCHGRABER, MD
Professor of Medicine, WPSI Dissemination and Implementation Steering Committee
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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.
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LYDIA KAOUTZANI, MD
Neurosurgery Resident PGY-7 /Medical College of Georgia
Discuss epidemiology of stroke and current treatments for management.
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MIRIAM ZYLBERGLAIT, CEO
Medical Director / Virtual Wellbeing MD
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LORETTA DUGGAN
Physician and CEO / HER Health
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TRACI KURTZER
Medical Director, Trauma Informed Care and Education / Northwestern Medicine Department of OBGYN
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ASHLEY TOMSON
Student / Rutgers University
JULIE SILVER, MD
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Experience and Success, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
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. List at least 3 strategies to enhance a healthcare environment that supports a sense of belonging for women in medicine.
NANCY SPECTOR, MD RESHMA JAGSI, MD, DPhil
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
Lawrence W. Davis Professor, Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology / Emory University School of Medicine
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.
(First Lady of the Bahamas or Chelsea Clinton invited)
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
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.
JESSI GOLD, MD, MS
Chief Wellness Officer / University of Tennessee System
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.
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.
ADAIRA LANDRY, MD, Med
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine / Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
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.
DANIELLE BLANCH-HARTIGAN, PhD, MPH
Executive Director, Associate Professor / Center for Health and Business, Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, Bentley University
“Empathy” is complex, under-rewarded… and gendered! This session will examine how gender influences perceptions of the verbal and nonverbal behaviors associated with empathy, often leading to women clinicians not receiving full credit for empathic care. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to avoid this gender paradox and ensure empathic behaviors are appropriately acknowledged and rewarded. The speaker will also share her recent research on empathy and gender in AI-assisted clinical communication.
THERESA ROHR-KIRCHGRABER, MD ANGIE BAKKE KATRINA GREEN, MD RITA KUWAHARA, MD, MIH MARION MCCRARY, MD
Professor of Medicine / AU/UGA Medical Partnership
Executive Director, Doctor’s For America
Emergency Medicine Physician and Chair, AMWA Advocacy Committee
Senior Advisor for Medicine and Health Policy, Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
Assistant Professor, Duke University Department of Medicine and Associate Director, Duke Graduate Medical Education Professional Development Coaching Program
Before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decriminalized abortion nationwide in 1973, AMWA was advocating for reproductive health rights. AMWA recognized the need for safe and legal abortions noting the excessive morbidity and mortality suffered by those who obtained “back alley” abortions. In 2022, when Roe and Casey were overturned by SCOTUS, AMWA and Doctors for American (DFA) banded together creating “The Reproductive Health Coalition (RHC)”. These health professional associations and allied organizations advocate with a unified voice to protect access to reproductive care, representing more than 150 million voices in medicine, healthcare, and allied groups. This session will discuss how advocacy is essential to provide information and effect change. The presenters will explore how the RHC was formed, the need for continued action, what steps are still needed, and the mechanism for collective action, and the power of physician advocacy.
Moderator
ELIZA CHIN, MD, MPH
Executive Director / American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)
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.
DIANE SHANNON, MD, MPH, PCC, Time strategist, Professional Coach, Speaker
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. 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.
Moderator Panelists TIFFANY GLAZER, MD
GOPIKA SENTHILKUMAR, PhD
Medical Scientist Training Program, M3, Department of Physiology and Anesthesiology, Medical College of Wisconsin and Association of Women Surgeons (AWS)
UMUT SARPEL, MD, MSc.
Surgeon, Oncology / University of Rochester
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.
SARAH ALBERS, MD LAURA DICHTEL, MD JACQUELINE HUNTLY, MD, MPH JOSEPHINE LI, MD
Aviation Medical Examiner
Director / Mass General Brigham Parental Wellness Program
President and Founder / Thrive to Lead MD (Athasmed)
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.
EFSTATHIA ANDRIKOPOULOU VIV BABBER, MD GLORIA WU, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington, Medical Director of the Echocardiography Lab at Harborview Medical Center
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.
SUZANNE (SUZI) BENTLEY, MD, MPH DESIREE BURROUGHS-RAY KELLY HOLDER, PhD
Chief Wellness Officer, Director of Simulation Innovation & Research and Emergency Medicine physician / NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics / University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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.
CAROLINE GÓMEZ-DI CESARE, MD, PhD TRACI KURTZER, MD MOLLIE MARR, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership
Clinical Assistant Professor, OBGYN and Medical Director, Trauma Informed Care and Education, Northwestern Medicine
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 discuss trauma’s prevalence and effects, especially for women and gender-diverse individuals. Practical strategies to integrate TIC principles into clinical practice will be shared, including approaches for history-taking, physical exams, and patient-centered care, 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.
KIM-NGAN FELLMAN, MD MARY RENSEL, MD
Physician Executive Coach, Elite Physician Coaching, LLC
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.
SHARON GRISWOLD, MD, MPH PRINGL MILLER, MD DYMPNA WEIL, MD
Co-Director of Research & Development, Physician Just Equity, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Founder and Executive Director, Physician Just Equity
Founder, The Physician Wayfinder™ Physician Coaching Services and Director, Prescribing Possibility™ Coaching, Podcast, & Physician Wellness Advocacy
This session will explore the impact of workplace injustices on target well-being and career trajectory. Peer support will be highlighted as an initiative that empowers targets, reduces isolation, and promotes strategic navigation of target-centered solutions to workplace conflicts.
HARI BANDHARY LAURA HELFMAN, MD JANIS DALY
Clinic Nepal
Chair, American Women’s Hospitals Service
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. Inspire greater involvement and collaboration among women providers in global health through networking opportunities
SHIRLEY KALWANEY, MD, DipABLM BEATRIZ OLSON, MD MASINA WRIGHT, MD
Director, Graduate Medical Education, Inova Health System
Founder, Integrative Endocrinology and Founder & Course Director, Integrativebeing.org
Physician, Cardiology Now
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.
KATHRYN KO, MD, MFA LEANA PANDE KAREN POIRIER-BRODE, MD KELLA VANGSNESS, DO, MS
Studio AMWA Gallerist
Studio AMWA Student Chair
Chair, Studio AMWA
General Surgery Resident, Community Memorial Hospital
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.
SEGAN CHASE, MD KATHERINE CHEN LISA WONG, MD SHELLY XIE, MD, MA
Physician, Owner / Center Pointe Physicians
Pre-medical student and Student Chair, Music & Medicine Committee / Rutgers University
Associate Co-Director, Arts and Humanities Initiative / Harvard Medical School
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.
ANDREA AUSTIN SVETLANA CHAMOUN JODI GODREY SHRADHA GUPTA KATHERINE HUDON, DO DIANE SHANNON, MD, MPH, PCC SARAH WEBBER
Division Chief, Pediatrics and Associate Professor, Clinical Medicine, Pacific Northwest University
NICOLE PERROTTE
Time strategist, Professional Coach, Speaker
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.
JUHI JAIN, MD TRACI KURTZER, MD MIKAYLA MEFFORD, MPH, MS3 TESSA PEREDY, MS3
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Physician and Assistant Professor, Duke University School of Medicine
President American Medical Women’s Association-Physicians Against the Trafficking of Humans (AMWA-PATH), Medical Director, Trauma Informed Care and Education, Northwestern Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine
AMWA-PATH Student Education and Research Co-Chair
AMWA-PATH Student Education and Research Co-Chair
This session will empower healthcare professionals to identify, support, and combat human trafficking. With 50-88% of trafficking victims accessing healthcare while being trafficked, providers can play a critical role. Attendees will learn to recognize warning signs, incorporate screening into clinical practice, understand mandatory reporting, and provide trauma-informed care. Drawing on the American Medical Women’s Association AMWA-PATH’s CMEfy-accredited training, the session will promote active engagement, preparing participants to advocate for survivors.
TARA AHMADI MARIA CAMILLA BUCCO, DO CRISTINA LEPORT KRISTIN STASIOWSKI
Clinical Assistant Professor, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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.
FARZANA HOQUE, MD, MRCP ELENY ROMANOS-SIRAKIS, MD, MS-HPPL ALINE TANIOS, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Director of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, SIUH Northwell Health
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.
ANDREA AUSTIN SVETLANA CHAMOUN JODI GODREY SHRADHA GUPTA KATHERINE HUDON, DO DIANE SHANNON, MD, MPH, PCC SARAH WEBBER
Division Chief, Pediatrics and Associate Professor, Clinical Medicine, Pacific Northwest University
NICOLE PERROTTE
Time strategist, Professional Coach, Speaker
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.
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital
Chief Well-Being Officer, Division of Biology & Medicine
Brown University
Hospitalist
Medical City Dallas Hospital
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
Assistant Clinical Professor of OBGYN
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
Adjunct Assistant Professoer
Morehouse School of Medicine
Chief Well-being Officer
FemInEM
Cardiologist
CardioSeeds LLC
Assistant Professor
Harvard Medical School
Resident Physician, Family Medicine w/ Obstetrics
Swedish First Hill
Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder
Genescient
Chief Clinical Officer
Abridge
Professor of Pediatrics Division Chief, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Saint Louis University / SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Associate Professor of Medicine, Augusta University
University of Georgia Medical Partnership
President Elect, American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) + Senior Medical Director and VP, Quality, Workit Health
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
Professor and Associate Dean of Women's Health
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Historical Fiction Author
Pioneering Women in Medicine
Regent and Internal Medicine Physician
American College of Physicians and Providence Medical Group
Hyivy Health
Chair
Studio AMWA
CEO
Alliance for Women's Health and Prevention (AWHP)
President and CEO
HealthyWomen
Medical Director, Nephrology Global Medical Affairs
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Consultant and Executive
Wu Consulting
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Physician + Assistant Professor
Duke University School of Medicine
Student Research and Education Coordinator
AMWA / Physicians Against the Trafficking of Humans
Chief Business Officer
DermAb.io
Attending Physician
Nashville General Hospital/Meharry Medical College
Gallerist
Studio AMWA
Student Chair
Studio AMWA
Co-founder and CEO
Armor Medical, Inc.
Chief Wellness Officer, Director of Simulation Innovation & Research and Emergency Medicine physician
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
General Surgery Resident
Community Memorial Hospital
President and CEO
Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation
Director of the OB/GYN Advanced Clinical Experience
Hofstra Northwell
Chief Executive Officer
Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association
Founder, Physician Coach
The Physician Wayfinder
AI Governance Strategist
Senior Advisor for Medicine and Health Policy
Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Director of Business Development, Strategy and Innovation
Bentley University
Chair and Founder
GEMS Alliance (Gender Equity in Academic Medicine and Science)
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Experience and Success
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Director
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Executive Director, Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine
Lawrence W. Davis Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology
Emory University
Clinical Professor and Biomaterials Course Director
Department of Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Founder
Platform Wellness
Executive Director
American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)
President & CEO
National Medical Fellowships
Associate Vice President
FINN Partners
Founder
G2G Consulting
Executive Director, Associate Professor
Center for Health and Business, Bentley University
Deputy Chief Experience Officer, Office of Patient and Customer Experience
Northwell Health
Clinical Psychologist, Founder
Center for Physician Resilience
Board-Certified Oncologist
Speaker, Author, Co-Founder
Pink Coat, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine and Medical Humanities
Primary Care Internal Medicine Physician
Duke Signature Care
Chief Wellness Officer
University of Tennessee System
Coach, Author
Clinical Assistant Professor
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Vice President, Commercial and Business Development
Medicines360
Founder & Executive Director
Physician Just Equity
Founder, Integrative Endocrinology
+ Founder & Course Director, Integrativebeing.org
Human Rights Advocate
Immediate Past President, National Medical Association
Executive Medical Director, Maternal Infant Health, HealthCare Services Corporation Founder, MadeWell ObGyn
Pre-medical student and Student Chair, Music & Medicine Committee
Rutgers University
Associate Co-Director, Arts and Humanities Initiative
Harvard Medical School
Physician and Owner
Center Pointe Physicians
Professor Of Clinical Medicine, AMA Representative
WPSI Dissemination And Implementation Steering Committee
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Empathetics, Inc.
President and Founder
Thrive to Lead MD (Athasmed)
Otolaryngologist
Owner & Medical Director
Tula Medical Weight Loss & Wellness
Resident
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), McLean Adult Psychiatry Residency Program
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
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.
175 Forest St
We are dedicated to bringing you the highest-quality audience, which includes decision-makers, strategists, and executives all ready to meet you.
We strive to provide an intimate environment for you to meet one-on-one with our highly qualified audience. We offer customized partnership opportunities to fit your budgetary needs.
Connect with colleagues, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.
At ICD, our team takes a holistic approach that will maximize your investment and offer a dedication towards your success.
We strive to provide an intimate environment for you to meet one-on-one with our highly qualified audience. We offer customized partnership opportunities to fit your marketing objectives and budget.
Be a part of a community of dedicated healthcare professionals striving to transform the industry.
Each package includes virtual events and is designed to elevate your brand awareness, generate new leads and introduce your product and services to tap into this highly qualified and targeted group of decision makers at a time when they are most receptive.
Register 3 or more delegates from the same organization at the same time and receive a 15% discount on the registration fee. For larger group discounts, please email us at info@icdevents.com
| Option Number | Super Early Bird Price | Early Bird Price | Regular Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Conference | $795 | $895 | |
| Full Conference — AMWA Members* | $595 | $695 | |
| Full Conference: Student/Resident/Fellow | $495 | $595 | |
| Full Conference: Student/Resident/Fellow — AMWA Members* | $295 | $395 | |
| One-Day Education Summit on the Health of Women | $495 | $595 | |
| One-Day Education Summit on Health of Women — AMWA Members* | $295 | $395 | |
| Gala + Awards Reception | $100 | $100 | |
| *AMWA Member Discount »» Follow Link »» | bit.ly/amwawhcdiscount | bit.ly/amwawhcdiscount |
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