UMMC - Group on Women in Medicine and Science
Welcome to GWIMS
Welcome to the UMMC GWIMS! The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) Group of Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) is a local organization affiliated with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). This organization emerged in response to the growing presence of women in medicine and the continued momentum of the civil rights and women's liberation movements. It was launched to identify barriers and develop strategies to increase the number of women entering medicine and to provide support for education and career advancement. In 2009, the name was changed to GWIMS, reflecting a broader commitment to supporting the full participation of women across the academic medicine continuum.
The local UMMC-GWIMS chapter supports the mission of the AAMC to improve the health of all by serving as a national forum to promote policies, practices and programs that advance women's successful participation and inclusion. Its methods include:
- Advocating for advancement and leadership of women faculty and learners in education, research, clinical practice, and administration
- Promoting sustainable strategies to enhance an institutional climate of inclusion, equity and opportunity
- Collecting, analyzing and applying data to inform institutional and individual decisions and actions
- Developing and disseminating initiatives, programs, and resources; recognizing women's accomplishments
- Creating opportunities for networking
- Collaborating with stakeholders and constituencies both internal and external to UMMC
Executive Board Members
View the current Executive Board Members.
Resources
View the UMMC-GWIMS list of resources.
- For more information, email us.