CommUNITYten: The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) for Women in Medicine and Biomedical Science Conference
Women compose half of the scientific and medical workforce in this country yet hold fewer leadership positions than their counterparts. Research shows that formal programs and events to build allyship, peer sponsorship and peer support boost gender equity in these fields.
Drive change and help create a more inclusive environment in academia at a conference hosted by the Big Ten Academic Alliance at The Ohio State University.
The inaugural CommUNITYten: The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) for Women in Medicine and Biomedical Science Conference will help academic trainees, staff and faculty build relationship and support to form networks that increase their visibility and promotion in their fields. Members of industry in these fields are also welcome to attend.
Community
Connect with a community of leaders and professionals in the medicine and science field and industry.
Professional Development
Participate in leadership and allyship workshops. Find mentorship and support outside your home academic institution.
Gender Equity
Learn from experts discussing gender equity in science, why it matters for health and how we can create a more inclusive environment in academia.
June 7-8, 2024
1739 N. High St.
Columbus, OH
Fees
- Big Ten Academic Alliance Faculty: $350
- Industry Professional (non-academic): $600
- Trainee/Staff (grad student, medical student, postdoc, resident, fellow, etc.): $200
Registration closing soon
“Our aim is to move the gender equity needle at Ohio State and across the nation. This conference is all about building community, gender equity, and building peer sponsorship outside of our home institutions.”
Kristy Townsend, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery
Principal Investigator of the Neurobiology & Energy Balance Laboratory
Director of Women in Medicine and Science at The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Nationally recognized speakers
Nwando Olayiwola, MD, MPH
First and Foremost - The Power of Women Leading in Medicine & Science
Nwando Olayiwola, MD, MPH, internationally renowned physician, health care executive and woman’s health advocate.
Reshma Jagsi, MD, D.Phil., FASCO, FASTRO, FAAAS
Ten Lessons From A Career Studying Physicians’ Careers
Reshma Jagsi, MD, D.Phil., FASCO, FASTRO, FAAAS is the Lawrence Davis Professor and chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University.
Nancy Spector, MD
Nancy Spector, MD is in executive leadership of Academic Medicine® (ELAM) and Health Care (ELH) and senior vice dean for faculty at Drexel University College of Medicine.
More about the conference
What to expect
Engage in panels of experts, including journal editors and people with experience building advocate/ally programs, networking events, mindfulness activities, and mini executive coaching sessions.
Awards and recognition
Big Ten Academic Alliance Outstanding Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) will be presenting three awards during the inaugural conference, these awards are open for nominations across BTAA institutions.
Columbus, Ohio welcomes you!
Columbus, Ohio welcomes you! Columbus is located in the heart of the Midwest, making it easy to get to from all over the country. Beyond the conference, delve into science exploration at COSI, the Center of Science and Industry or explore one of the many restaurants located in the Short North or Arena District.