2022

Women in Medicine Month

Beginning September 1, the Department of Medicine will continue its tradition of celebrating the American Medical Association's Women in Medicine Month.

Events

Deepen your understanding of the challenges and opportunities for women in medicine. Join us for grand rounds, group photos, and more.

September 7, 8 am

Digital Health Equity with Urmimala Sarkar, MD

September 14, 8 am

The Second Sex with Martha Gulati, MD

September 14, 12 pm

Department Group Photo

September 14, 4 pm

Group Photo (Virtual)

September 21, 8 am

Structural Violence Against Hispanics in the U.S with Monica Vela, MD

September 28, 8 am

Future Directions for Latino Health with Elena Rios, MD

Learn more about this month's events

Perspectives

We asked some of our faculty, staff, and trainees to share their perspectives. Read their stories below. New stories will be posted each week in September 2022 so check back regularly!

Welcome to Women in Medicine Month

For Stephanie Harman, MD, this month is both a celebration and a catalyst for continued work towards equity.

At the Intersection of Life and Work

Jocelyn Hollings shares her story about the intersections of Life>Work for a Black>Woman.

To Heed the Whisper

Diana Farid, MD, MPH, shares how empowering her voice made her a storyteller and why women’s voices in medicine are vital.

Finding a New Mantra

Shireen Heidari, MD, shares her personal journey with anxiety, and how starting an antidepressant in 2021 brought her back to myself.

For My Family & Loved Ones

Chief Resident Christine Santiago, MD, shares how healthcare disparities have impacted her personal life, and how resulting feelings of helplessness and frustration led her to dedicate her career to rectifying those disparities.

My Improvement Project Journey

Kaniksha Desai, MD, reflects on her own journey in quality improvement, beginning with her residency, and the time she has spent in Stanford's Improvement Capability Development Program.