Dear College of Medicine Faculty,
It is a privilege and honor to serve as your Director of Widening Impact in Medicine and Science (WIMS) for a 3-year term starting in January 2025. Over the last three years, WIMS has grown tremendously as an organization and has made strides in removing barriers to faculty success both locally and nationally. The mission of WIMS is “To champion the advancement, visibility, and fair recognition of faculty within the College of Medicine at The Ohio State University by fostering empowerment, advocacy, and encompassing growth.” The programming, networking, relationships, partnerships, and professional development opportunities led by WIMS is driven by this mission and is the foundation of our important endeavors.
The work of WIMS is not possible without faculty like you! Please visit our new WIMS website to learn more about our organization, or visit the WIMS Membership page to join us as a general member under our open membership model. For even more engagement with WIMS, please consider joining one of our five committees, where the heart of WIMS work occurs. Not only is this a great opportunity to get involved, it is also a fantastic way to grow your professional home here at Ohio State University.
I am pleased to serve in this leadership role alongside our Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs Dr. Tatiana (Tania) Oberyszyn PhD, Senior Director of Faculty Affairs Kathleen Tober PhD, as well as our new WIMS Associate Director Dr. Aubrey Moe PhD who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. We are excited for the continued growth and forward momentum of WIMS and have several planned events, programs, and opportunities in the coming years.
If WIMS can answer any questions or be of service, please contact us at wims@osumc.edu. Finally, I want you to know that you are among friends here at WIMS. We are your community, and you belong here. I look forward to working with all of you and seeing you at upcoming events.
With gratitude,
Maya S. Iyer, MD, MEdDirector of Widening Impact in Medicine and Science
Assistant Dean of Clinical Faculty
Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics