Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) Executive Committee August 25, 2015.

Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS)

Executive CommitteeAugust 25, 2015

Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS)Executive Committee

August 25, 2015Room 133, College of Medicine

Welcome – Dr. Elizabeth OatesIntroduction of new membersIntroduction of guest: Michael L. Rowland, Ph.D., College of Medicine, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Website developmentUpdate on meeting dates and times: 4th Tuesday of each month, 5-6 p.m.

Update on Survey developmentFollow-up on Work-Life Survey results – Dr. Hollie SwansonOrganization of WIMS

Current Task Force:Survey Task Force – Co-Chairs: Susan Smyth, M.D. and Hollie Swanson, Ph.D.

Future Task Forces:Kick-Off Program Task Force– Suggested date early October 2015WIMS Group Organization/Structure Task ForceFuture Programs Task Force

The WIMS Executive Committee SharePoint site is being developed and the site url for access by the membership of the WIMS Executive Committee will be distributed by Friday, August 28, 2015.

*AAMC 2013-14 Benchmarking

COM Departments & WIMS Executive Committee Member

RepresentativeCollege of Medicine Departments Faculty Executive Member Representation

Basic Sciences

Anatomy and NeurobiologyBehavioral Science

Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular GeneticsMolecular & Cellular Biochemistry Kathleen L. O'Connor, Ph.D.

Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences Nancy R. Webb, Ph.D., Hollie I. Swanson, Ph.D.Physiology

Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Clinical Departments

AnesthesiologyEmergency Medicine Rebecca C. Bowers, M.D.

Family and Community Medicine Shannon J. Vogt, M.D.Internal Medicine Lisa R. Tannock, M.D., Susanne Arnold, M.D., Kristine Lohr, M.D., Susan Smyth, M.D.

NeurologyNeurosurgery

Obstetrics & Gynecology Wendy F. Hansen, M.D.Ophthalmology

Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports MedicineOtolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Pathology & Laboratory MedicinePediatrics Carol L. Steltenkamp, M.D., MBA

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Lumy Sawaki Adams, M.D., Ph.D., Susan M. McDowell, M.D.Psychiatry Amy L. Meadows, M.D.

Radiation MedicineRadiology Elizabeth M. Oates (Liz), M.D., ChairSurgery Sandra J. Beck, M.D.Urology

Mission Statement

Create a supportive network composed of junior and senior women faculty to create a stable

foundation and generate opportunities for career advancement and development.

Purpose

In response to the Dean’s initiative to provide opportunities to faculty for mentoring and development, it is necessary to identify the greatest areas of need and plan programming that is relevant and focused.

Survey Method• Electronic distribution• Attend COC meeting (in September or October) and ask

department chairs to send to faculty encouraging their participation.

• Recipients: • Men and Women faculty• Full-time and part-time

• Length of survey: two weeks• Email reminders: • Monday following first week of survey• 48 hours before survey closes

Draft survey questions1. Demographic questions:

• Gender • Age range• MD, PhD, DO, MBBS, etc. (Check all that apply)• Clinical vs. Basic• Department (optional)• Title Series• Rank• Part-time or full-time• Tenured (Yes or No)• Length of service

Range of years Write-in specific date

Draft survey questions2. What is your overall satisfaction with your career?

• Highly satisfied• Satisfied• Dissatisfied• Very Dissatisfied• Other _________________________________________

3. Have you ever experienced or witnessed gender bias in the workplace?• Yes--please briefly explain______________________• No ________________________________________

4. Do you feel that your professional demands allow for adequate Work-Life balance?• Yes, please explain. __________________________

• If no, what programs do you feel would better support a Work-Life balance?

Draft survey questions5. Do you feel that barriers exist with regard to advancement and/or

promotion? (Please check all that apply.)• Exclusion from informal networks• Lack of interest in your research area• Lack of professional respect• Lack of clinical mentors• Lack of academic mentors• Lack of research mentors• Lack of dedicated time• Lack of support from department/unit• Other_______________________

Draft survey questions6. If offered, would you participate in programs specifically targeted to

career development and professional networking?• If yes, what topics would interest you?• Promotion and tenure• Leadership skills• Academic portfolio• Research development/grant writing• Dossier preparation• Scholarship teaching and learning• Time management/organizational skills• Wellness (work/life balance, etc.)• Other _______________________

Draft survey questions7. If your schedule permitted, how likely would you be to participate in

a program targeted toward career advancement and faculty development?• Very likely• Probably• Somewhat likely• Very unlikely• Not at all likely

Draft survey questions8. In a typical week, what days and times would be convenient for you

to attend a one-hour program or event? Please mark all that apply.

M Tu W Th F S

Before 8 a.m.

Morning

12- 1 p.m.

Afternoon

After 5 p.m.

Draft survey questions

9. How often would you be available to attend a program targeted toward career advancement and faculty development?

• Monthly• Bi-monthly• One or two times/year• Other______________

*AAMC 2013-14 Benchmarking

Draft survey questions

10. What type of format do you most prefer to participate in career advancement and faculty development?• One hour visiting speakers• One hour interactive sessions• Half-day workshop• Interactive webinar• Recorded sessions that can be watched at my convenience• Other__________________

Proposed Timeline for Survey

• June-August 2015: Survey development

• September 14-25, 2015: Electronic distribution of survey

• October/November 2015: WIMS Kickoff (share findings from survey)

TO BE REVISED