2/2/2022, igLive with Dr. Alexandra Goodman
Dr. Goodman has articles to share as a follow-up to our conversation. Below are these items and links to them!
Twelve Steps for Starting a Support Group for Women Resident Physicians, read article by selecting hyperlink, is a how-to guide for developing a program similar to WiRL in your organization!
“Abstract: Women's support groups (WSGs) for resident physicians can bolster professional development, career advancement, networking opportunities, and collaboration across specialties. Additionally, WSGs can provide an outlet for women in residency to come together, share unique experiences, and alleviate burn- out. Gender-specific groups have been shown to help women obtain leadership positions, find mentors, and advance in their careers, yet there is limited literature on successfully establishing a formal group. To address this gap, the authors created their own WSG, Women in Residency Life (WiRL). In doing so, they compiled 12 steps for creating a support group for women residents. Those steps serve as a foundational approach to establish a support group for women in residency to mitigate gender disparity.”
On February 8th, Dr. Goodman will be co-presenting a webinar at the NY chapter for American College of Physicians (ACP) on the subject of “Women Support groups & their impact on residency programs”. Everyone is welcome — if you’d like to attend, sign up.
a. Objectives for the webinar include
1) Why a women's support group (WSG) for residents is impactful.
2) Who is WiRL and what have we done.
3) Steps to starting a WSG at your institution.
4) What the future looks like for WiRL.
