Dear College of Medicine Faculty,
It is a privilege and honor to serve as your Director of Women 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 gender equity locally and nationally. The mission of WIMS is to “promote equity and advancement for faculty in the College of Medicine at The Ohio State University by cultivating awareness, advocating for change and empowering women faculty to achieve personal and professional fulfillment.” 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 six subcommittees, 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 OSU.
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, WIMS Project Manager Jessica Davis, 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, MEd
Director of Women in Medicine and Science
Assistant Dean of Clinical Faculty
Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics