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SUMMARY:IMG Presents: How to Stand Out In Your Residency Interviews
DESCRIPTION:IMG Presents: How to Stand Out During Your Residency Interviews\nWednesday 1st November at 7:30pm ET\nwith Dr. Farzana Hoque\nJoin the IMG Committee to learn from Dr. Farzana Hoque about strategies and tips that can help you stand out during your residency interviews.\n \nRegister Here For Recording \nMeet the Speaker:\n \nFarzana Hoque\, MD\, MRCP (UK)\, FACP\, FRCP\nAssociate Professor of Medicine\nActing Internship Co-Director\nSaint Louis University School of Medicine \nLearn more about Dr. Farzana Hoque YouTube channel which focuses on U.S. Medical Residency preparation\, interview techniques\, how to succeed in internship and residency. \n\n\n\n  \nOther Upcoming IMG Events:\nOctober 19 – Tips and Tricks for Passing OET with Jack Waas\nOctober 25 – IMG Coffee Chat\nOctober 30 – IMG Lecture The Kidney Path with Dr. Maria Veronica Rodriguez\nNovember 9 – IMG Lecture Reading OET with Jack Waas\nNovember 30 – IMG Lecture Listening OET with Jack Waas \nPlease Note: Future series dates are tentatively planned for twice a month on Thursdays. See AMWA Events Calendar for confirmed dates.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-presents-how-to-stand-out-in-your-residency-interviews/
CATEGORIES:Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T213000
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SUMMARY:IMG Lecture Series – The Kidney Path
DESCRIPTION:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series\nTwice Monthly Thursdays @ 8 pm ET\n**Special Date** Monday 10/30\nOctober 30: The Kidney Path\nwith Dr. Maria Veronica Rodriguez\, MD\nJoin us as the IMG Education Subcommittee presents their webinar Education Lecture Series to share guest speakers’ perspectives and guidance on a range of topics from medicine to career development.\nThis lecture will discuss renal anatomy and embryology\, focusing on the physiopathology of urologic disease\, featuring high-yield topics for the Steps.\n \nREGISTER \nMeet the Speaker: \nDr. Maria Veronica Rodriguez\, MD\nIG: @veronica_aussi \n  \nOther Series Dates:\nOct 19: Tips and Tricks for Passing OET with Jack Waas\n\n \nPlease Note: Future series dates are tentatively planned for twice a month on Thursdays. See AMWA Events Calendar for confirmed dates.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-lecture-series-kidney-path/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T211500
DTSTAMP:20251030T012546Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching Workshop: Cracking the Code: Redefining your Communication Skills through the power of Positive Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Coaching Workshop Series\nWorkshop #5 of 8: \nREGISTER \nThursday\, October 26 @ 8-9:15pm ET\nJoin Dr. Asha Padmanabhan for Cracking the Code: Redefining your Communication Skills through the power of Positive Intelligence\nObjectives:\n\n\nUnderstand PQ Concepts: Participants will gain an understanding of the Positive Intelligence framework\, including the identification of Saboteurs affecting communication.\nExplore Counter Strategies: Participants will explore and identify personalized strategies to counter the Saboteurs\, fostering more constructive interactions.\nApply PQ Principles: Through experiential learning\, participants will apply PQ principles to enhance their communication skills in real-life medical practice scenarios.\n\n\nThe AMWA Coaching Committee aims to 1) develop an understanding among AMWA members that coaching is a vital adjunct to their personal and professional development and well-being; 2) increase access to individual coaching; 3) support AMWA in expanding coaching offerings.  \nOur mission is to provide women physicians with opportunities to experience the power of coaching.  To facilitate the achievement of those goals\, the Committee presents a three month workshop series dedicated to helping members advance themselves personally and professionally.  Many of our Physician Coaching Director members have participated in creating these highly interactive and engaging sessions.  \nPlease join us for one month or participate in all three coaching workshops to participate in interactive sessions in which you will role-play and practice implementing new skills with some of our wonderful AMWA coaches.  \nBy the end of this series\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and ameliorate the impacts of shame in their lives\nIdentify and overcome leadership barriers\nCommunicate more effectively and intelligently in the face of challenges\nManage holidays and other stressors with grace\n\nSee AMWA Coaching Workshop Series for other series dates \nIf you are interested in exploring more about the Coaching Committee or joining their efforts\, click here to Learn More.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/coaching-workshops-2023-5/
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Physicians,Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T012526Z
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SUMMARY:IMG Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:IMG Coffee Chat Series\n\nThe IMG Coffee Chat series are monthly events to hear from an IMG physician about their career path and have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights from their experiences. \nAll are welcome\, register here!\nREGISTER \nIf you are interested in joining our IMG committee to help plan these events\, sign up here!\nSIGN UP
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-coffee-chat-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T200000
DTSTAMP:20251030T012325Z
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SUMMARY:IMG Recognition Week: Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:   \nIMG Recognition Week: Meet & Greet\nFriday\, October 20 @ 7 pm ET\nJoin us for a meet & greet to highlight our International Medical Graduates! \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-meet-greet/
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T213000
DTSTAMP:20251030T012023Z
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SUMMARY:Student Membership Info Night!
DESCRIPTION:   \nAMWA Student Membership Information Session\n\nTuesday\, October 17 @ 8:30-9:30 pm ET\nThinking of joining AMWA? Join us to learn more about what benefits AMWA has to offer student members!  \nSIGN UP \n  \nHosted by AMWA Student Division \nContact:\npresident@amwa-student.org\npresident.elect@amwa-student.org \n 
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/student-mship-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011959Z
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SUMMARY:Literary Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:AMWA Literary Committee presents:\nAMWA Literary Writing Group\nMonthly on the Third Monday @ 8pm ET\n \nJoin us for a shared time for writing and a virtual space for camaraderie and accountability.\nOne month per quarter a facilitator will join to host a writing workshop.\nAll are welcome!  \nJOIN GROUP \nInterested in becoming involved in the AMWA Literary Committee? Sign-up here to learn more and get involved! \nSIGN UP
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/literary-writing-group/
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T211500
DTSTAMP:20251030T011945Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching Workshop: Communicating From the Inside Out: Harnessing Your Emotional Intelligence to Cultivate Powerful Communication
DESCRIPTION:Coaching Workshop Series\nWorkshop #4 of 8: \nREGISTER \nThursday\, October 12 @ 8-9:15pm ET\nJoin Dr. Tracy Asamoah for Communicating From the Inside Out: Harnessing Your Emotional Intelligence to Cultivate Powerful Communication\nObjectives:\n1.   Participants will understand the importance of emotion identification\, emotional tolerance\, and emotional management in communication.\n2.   Participants will begin to identify and articulate their emotions with an expanded vocabulary.\n3.   Participants will practice monitoring and managing their own emotional experiences in conversation with others.\n\n\nThe AMWA Coaching Committee aims to 1) develop an understanding among AMWA members that coaching is a vital adjunct to their personal and professional development and well-being; 2) increase access to individual coaching; 3) support AMWA in expanding coaching offerings.  \nOur mission is to provide women physicians with opportunities to experience the power of coaching.  To facilitate the achievement of those goals\, the Committee presents a three month workshop series dedicated to helping members advance themselves personally and professionally.  Many of our Physician Coaching Director members have participated in creating these highly interactive and engaging sessions.  \nPlease join us for one month or participate in all three coaching workshops to participate in interactive sessions in which you will role-play and practice implementing new skills with some of our wonderful AMWA coaches.  \nBy the end of this series\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and ameliorate the impacts of shame in their lives\nIdentify and overcome leadership barriers\nCommunicate more effectively and intelligently in the face of challenges\nManage holidays and other stressors with grace\n\nSee AMWA Coaching Workshop Series for other series dates \nIf you are interested in exploring more about the Coaching Committee or joining their efforts\, click here to Learn More.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/coaching-workshop-2023-4/
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Physicians,Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T160000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011934Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Voices: Addressing Domestic Violence in Marginalized Communities
DESCRIPTION:   \nEmpowering Voices: Addressing Domestic Violence in Marginalized Communities\nSaturday\, October 7 @ 12-4 pm ET\nJoin us for a transformative half-day conference\, “Empowering Voices: Addressing Domestic Violence in Marginalized Communities\,” dedicated to shedding light on the pervasive issue of domestic violence within underrepresented communities. Co-sponsored by the Medical Women’s International Association\, the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Women’s Health Institute\, AMWA Georgia Physicians\, and the Federation of Medical Women of Canada. \nREGISTER \nThis event\, held during Domestic Violence Prevention Month in October\, aims to explore the unique challenges faced by marginalized groups and foster an inclusive dialogue on prevention and support. Featuring a captivating keynote speaker\, Dr. Ojistoh Horn; a compelling survivor panel sharing their inspiring journeys; and an enlightening panel of interprofessionals — a judge\, physician\, and prosecutor; this conference will delve into the multidimensional aspects of domestic violence within these communities.\nTogether\, we will uncover innovative strategies\, cultivate empathy\, and empower individuals and organizations to actively combat domestic violence and create a safer\, more equitable future for all.\nPanelists \nOjistoh Horn is a from the Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) communities of Kahnawake and Akwesasne. She has been working as a family physician for 15 years helping her people through all phases of the life cycle.  \nHolly Spainhower is a Senior Associate Attorney Advisor at AEquitas\, a national nonprofit that supports prosecutors in their efforts to seek justice in gender-based violence and human trafficking cases. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center\, where she co-facilitates the course\, Prosecuting Sexual Violence: Applying Research to Practice. \nAda Booth\, MD is an Attending Physician in the Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics and the Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Program at Connecticut Children’s.  \nSarah Law has been a Colorado State Court Magistrate specializing in IPV since 2010. Before that she was the elected District Attorney for the 6th Judicial District of Colorado from 1996 to 2005.  \nCarol Mirin is an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) and an advocate for many issues in America today including Domestic Violence. She has cared for women who have experienced domestic violence as well as being a survivor.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/addressing-domestic-violence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T211500
DTSTAMP:20251030T011923Z
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SUMMARY:Coaching Workshop: The The Power of Conscious Listening: Learn to Listen for Power and Love in Your Life – at Work and at Home
DESCRIPTION:Coaching Workshop Series\nWorkshop #3 of 8: \nREGISTER \nThursday\, October 5 @ 8-9:15pm ET\nJoin Dr. Robyn Alley-Hay for The The Power of Conscious Listening: Learn to Listen for Power and Love in Your Life – at Work and at Home\nObjectives:\n1.   Participants will critically review and assess participants’ default listening.\n2.   A model of conscious listening will be discussed.\n3.   Participants will leave with new skills in listening\, increasing the power of the participants’ communication. \n\n\nThe AMWA Coaching Committee aims to 1) develop an understanding among AMWA members that coaching is a vital adjunct to their personal and professional development and well-being; 2) increase access to individual coaching; 3) support AMWA in expanding coaching offerings.  \nOur mission is to provide women physicians with opportunities to experience the power of coaching.  To facilitate the achievement of those goals\, the Committee presents a three month workshop series dedicated to helping members advance themselves personally and professionally.  Many of our Physician Coaching Director members have participated in creating these highly interactive and engaging sessions.  \nPlease join us for one month or participate in all three coaching workshops to participate in interactive sessions in which you will role-play and practice implementing new skills with some of our wonderful AMWA coaches.  \nBy the end of this series\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and ameliorate the impacts of shame in their lives\nIdentify and overcome leadership barriers\nCommunicate more effectively and intelligently in the face of challenges\nManage holidays and other stressors with grace\n\nSee AMWA Coaching Workshop Series for other series dates \nIf you are interested in exploring more about the Coaching Committee or joining their efforts\, click here to Learn More.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/coaching-workshops-2023-3/
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Physicians,Residents
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T213000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011553Z
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SUMMARY:IMG Lecture Series – Crafting Unforgettable & Authentic Interview Responses
DESCRIPTION:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series\nTwice Monthly Thursdays @ 8 pm ET\nSeptember 21: From Mediocre to Memorable:\nCrafting Unforgettable Interview Responses in Four Steps\nwith Simone Brown\nJoin us as the IMG Education Subcommittee presents their webinar Education Lecture Series to share guest speakers’ perspectives and guidance on a range of topics from medicine to career development.\nThis interactive webinar will explore interview preparation for the upcoming 2024 match season. \nREGISTER \n \n\n \n\nTwitter: Houstonelp\nIG: simonehoustonelp\nLinkedIn: simonebrownhoustonelp\n\n \nMeet the Speaker: \nSimone Brown\, M.Ed.\nFounder\, Houston English Language Professionals\, LLC \nSimone Brown\, founder of Houston English Language Professionals\, is a teacher-entrepreneur who manages her own language consulting company. Her passion is to empower her doctor-clients to strengthen their English skills to reach their professional goals\, whether it’s to perform well in an interview\, connect with colleagues and patients\, or present confidently in seminars. Her favorite time of the week is teaching free ESL to immigrant and refugee neighbors in Houston. \n\n\n \nOther Series Dates:\nJuly 13: Pediatric Respiratory Physiology and Asthma with Dr. Arunima Bera – Cancelled\nJuly 27: Vitamin B Deficiencies: a simplified approach for the USMLE STEP 1 with Dr. Carlos Dier\nAugust 10: Tips and Tricks to Master the Boards with Dr. Cristina Anez de Gomez\nAugust 24: Crafting a Powerful Personal Statement with Simone Brown\n \nPlease Note: Future series dates are tentatively planned for twice a month on Thursdays. See AMWA Events Calendar for confirmed dates.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-presents-education-lecture-series-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T200000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011524Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Medicine Transforming Healthcare Annual Lectureship
DESCRIPTION:AMWA & WIMLF Present:\nWomen in Medicine: Transforming Healthcare\nA panel discussion on the impact women have made in the field of medicine and the medical sciences.\nWednesday\, September 20 @ 7 pm ET\nWATCH THE VIDEO \n  \n\nMeet the Speakers\nKaren J. Nichols\, DO\, MA\, MACOI\, FACP\, CS-F\nDr. Nichols served as the Dean of the Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine from 2002 to 2018. She was on leave to serve as President of the American Osteopathic Association 2010-2011. Prior to serving as Dean\, she was Assistant Dean\, Post Doctoral Education and Division Director\, Internal Medicine at the Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine since 1997. Dr. Nichols was in the private practice of internal medicine/geriatrics in Mesa\, AZ 1985 – 2002. She is a graduate of Kansas City University-College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) with a DO degree and holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from KCU-COM. She has a Masters degree in Management with a specialty in Healthcare Administration from Central Michigan University. \nDr. Nichols has received numerous awards including the first Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) Physician of the Year Award and the Physician of the Year Award from the Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society. She was the 2012 recipient of the KCU-COM Alumna of the Year award. She received the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award from the AOMA. Dr. Nichols has received the highest awards bestowed by the AOA (Distinguished Service – 2015 and Presidential Citation – 2018) and AACOM (Kistner Award – 2015). Dr. Nichols holds 9 honorary degrees. \nShe has served as President of the American Osteopathic Association\, President of the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association and President of the American College of Osteopathic Internists and was the first woman to hold all of those positions. Dr. Nichols was one of the first four DOs elected to the board of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education\, completing an eight-year term and serving as Chair from 2020-2022. \nDanielle Laraque-Arena\, MD\, FAAP\nDr. Laraque-Arena served as board member of the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation from 2013-2022 and became President of the Foundation on July 1\, 2022. She is a prolific and internationally renowned board-certified pediatrician and child abuse subspecialist\, who has advanced maternal-child health in underserved and disenfranchised communities\, holding multiple leadership positions regionally\, nationally\, and internationally. She is currently President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University\, Senior Research Scientist at the New York Academy of Medicine\, and Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Pediatrics at the Mailman School of Public Health and Department of Pediatrics\, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons\, Columbia University\, among other activities. \nShe completed her medical studies at the University of California at Los Angeles\, earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She received full academic support as the Roy Markus Scholar (1977-1981) for her medical studies. Her internship and residency were completed at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia\, University of Pennsylvania where she was also a Robert Wood Johnson Fellow in General Academic Pediatrics (1984-86). As an early career clinician-researcher-educator\, her focus was program building and advancing an equitable system of care for children and adolescents in the Central Harlem\, NY community. \nLater she served as Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and received the endowed chair as the Debra & Leon Black Professor of Pediatrics and became Vice-Chair for Public Policy and Advocacy\, and then served in the position of Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Vice-President of the Maimonides Children’s Hospital of Brooklyn\, during which time she oversaw an academic department\, managing a $100 million budget\, providing care to children in Southwest Brooklyn. She was appointed the seventh President of SUNY Upstate Medical University (2015-2019)\, a tenured Professor of Pediatrics with additional appointments in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Public Health & Preventive Medicine. During that time\, she championed the idea of the responsibility of universities to address the leading causes of morbidity and mortality for children and adults; as CEO oversaw a health system serving the 1.8 million population of Central NY; oversaw four colleges (medicine\, nursing\, health professions and graduate studies) training the next generation of health professionals; addressed health and economic disparities (as Co-Chair of the Governor’s Regional Economic Development Council)\, and furthered the economic development of Upstate New York\, the region’s leading employer. She was the first woman and the first African American to hold the position of President at SUNY\, Upstate Medical University in the university’s 182-year history. \nDr. Laraque-Arena’s scholarly work has focused on maternal-child health\, adolescent health behaviors\, injury prevention\, especially related to penetrating trauma\, mental health integration in primary care settings\, global child health and health equity. She was continuously funded for 30 years through foundation\, state and federal grants. She has published over 120 peer-reviewed manuscripts\, multiple chapters and media resource and educational materials. She edited the book Principles of Global Child Health: Education and Research; the special series in Pediatric Clinics of North America (2019)\, Ending the War against Children: The rights of children to live free of violence (2021); the special series in Pediatric Medicine (Shanghai\, China)\, Integrating Mental Health in the Comprehensive Care of Children and Adolescents: Prevention\, Screening\, Diagnosis and Treatment (2021); and edited the book Leadership at the intersection of gender and race in Healthcare and Science: Case Studies and Tools. (2022).
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/women-in-medicine-transforming-healthcare/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T210000
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SUMMARY:What is the Role of the CMO (Chief Medical Officer) and the Path to Get There?
DESCRIPTION:VIEW SESSION \nWhat Does it Take to Become a CMO?  A Panel Discussion\nAre you considering advancing to the CMO role? \n\nTOPICS COVERED: \n\n\nThe rols of a Chief Medical Officer and how this position functions at the facility level versus regional or system level \n\n\nWhat is the CMO role in a provider setting  and how does it vary across organizations based on the CEO’s style / focus and the business strategy (CMO as strategic business leader vs. physician leader)?\n\n\nWhat do organizations look for in hiring a CMO? Any specific types of experience?stand out in the recruiting process?\n\n\nAre there unique challenges for women to be considered and hired?\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nAbout the Panelists\nDr. K. Gabrielle Gaspar has 16 years of senior leadership experience in various types of healthcare organizations with a focus on clinical integration\, value based care and clinical quality. She has been an operational and clinical leader for integrated delivery networks\, government\, hospital systems and IPAs\, and she has served as a national speaker and facilitator for physician engagement. Dr. Gaspar received her MD from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston\, and learned and MPH from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She is also a certified health coach. Her personal passions include surfing\, trail running and traveling. \n  \nDr. Rachel George\, MD\, MBA\, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with 20 years of healthcare management experience\, complemented by her 2004 MBA from the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA program. Skillfully melding medical proficiency with strategic acumen\, she drives healthcare institutions to excel through patient-centered strategies\, innovative thinking\, and adept team leadership. A highly-regarded speaker\, Dr. George also contributes significantly to the healthcare technology domain. She remains dedicated to advancing community health while forging a legacy of seamless integration between medical expertise and business prowess\, all in the service of elevating patient care and healthcare management. \n  \nModerator: Jim Rosenberg\nDirector\, University of Tennessee Executive MBA in Healthcare Leadership and Corporate Engagement for the Healthcare Division of Graduate and Executive Education
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/cmo-role-and-path-event/
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011430Z
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SUMMARY:AI and the Gender Pay Gap in Medicine
DESCRIPTION:AI and the Gender Pay Gap in Medicine\nWednesday\, September 13 @ 8-9pm ET\nPresented by: \nRebekah Apple\, MA\, DHSc\nREGISTER \nAI promises advancements faster than we’ve ever seen in healthcare. Most of us know that AI-generated information is only as accurate as the foundational data provided to the machines. This session will consider the systemic biases which have been “baked into” algorithms and what steps need to be taken to ensure AI doesn’t perpetuate gender pay gaps. \nObjectives:\n1) Discuss opportunities to create gender-inclusive AI principles\n2) Understand how to use data to improve hiring practices and performance reviews\n3) Examine the true nature of “social good” created through AI \nMeet the Speaker:\n \nDr. Rebekah Apple\, MA\, DHSc \n\n \nRebekah Apple\, MA\, DHSc\nDirector\, Master’s of Medical Management\, Carnegie Mellon University\nRebekah Apple is also Carnegie Mellon faculty\, teaching organizational ethics in the MMM program and Applied Ethical Analysis to graduate students from all CMU colleges. She is a medical ethicist for University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and teaches bioethics to first and third year medical students at the University of Pittsburgh. \n  \n 
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/ai-and-the-gender-pay-gap-in-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T200000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011423Z
CREATED:20251030T011423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011423Z
UID:15545-1694545200-1694548800@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:Medical School Admissions and Interview Skills
DESCRIPTION:Medical School Admissions and Interview Skills\nwith University of Cincinnati’s Dr. Batisky\nTuesday\, September 12 @ 7 pm ET\nJoin us as the Mentorship Committee welcomes Dr. Batisky to share his knowledge and provide guidance to pre-med students on medical school applications\, interview strategies\, and preparation tactics.  \nREGISTER \nMeet the Speaker: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Don Batisky\, MD\, FAAP\nProfessor of Pediatrics\nAssociate Dean for Medical Student Admissions & Special Programs\nUniversity of Cincinnati College of Medicine\, Cincinnati\, Ohio \nDr. Batisky hails to us from Cincinnati\, Ohio where he oversees the medical school admissions process and practices pediatric nephrology. He will tell us a bit about the UC College of Medicine\, share his insights as a first-gen college\, an admissions committee participant\, and as a faculty member who loves to teach in the clinical setting.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/medical-school-admissions-and-interview-skills/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230910T120000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011416Z
CREATED:20251030T011416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011416Z
UID:15544-1694167200-1694347200@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:AMWA Interim Meeting
DESCRIPTION:AMWA’s Interim Leadership and Board Meeting will be held in Washington\, DC. \nRegister Here \nDraft Agenda: \nFriday\n\n9am – 2pm Optional VIP meetings (to be scheduled)\n3pm-5pm Corporate Advisory Board Meeting\n\nSaturday\n\n9am-11am Board Only Meeting\n11am-5pm Open Meeting\n5pm-7pm Group Photos\n7pm-9pm Dinner\n\nSunday\n\n8am-9am Board Only Meeting\n9am-12pm Open Meeting\n\n 
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/amwa-interim-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T213000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011404Z
CREATED:20251030T011404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011404Z
UID:15543-1694116800-1694122200@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series – Insights on the IMG Journey – including Program Director Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series\nTwice Monthly Thursdays @ 8 pm ET\nSeptember 7: Insights on the IMG Journey – from Crafting Your Story to Conquering the Match: Insights from experts.\nIncluding – How to Conquer the MATCH as an IMG? Program Director Perspectives\nJoin us as the IMG Education Subcommittee presents their webinar Education Lecture Series to share guest speakers’ perspectives and guidance on a range of topics from medicine to career development.\n \nREGISTER \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \nSimone Brown\, M.Ed \n\n\n \nDr. Tania Arora\, MD FACS FSSO \n\n \nLan Lei\, MBBS MS \n\n\n\n \nMeet the Speakers: \nSimone Brown\, M.Ed.\nFounder\, Houston English Language Professionals\, LLC\nSimone Brown\, founder of Houston English Language Professionals\, is a teacher-entrepreneur who manages her own language consulting company. Her passion is to empower her doctor-clients to strengthen their English skills to reach their professional goals\, whether it’s to perform well in an interview\, connect with colleagues and patients\, or present confidently in seminars. Her favorite time of the week is teaching free ESL to immigrant and refugee neighbors in Houston. \nDr. Tania Arora\, MD FACS FSSO\nAssistant Dean\, Learner DEI\, Augusta University\nDr. Arora is a surgical oncologist and has been dedication to surgical education since 2006. She is an Assistant Dean for the Medical School focused in DEI and holds national positions in surgical organization to further this work for the Association of Program Directors in Surgery\, Association of Surgical Education\, the Association of Academic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. She has been a Associate Program Director for 3 years and a Program Director in Surgery for 3 years. \nLan Lei\, MBBS MS\nPGY3 IM Chief Resident\, Northside Hospital Gwinnett\, GA\nDr. Lei earned her medical degree from Sun Yat-Sen University in China and is presently serving as a PGY-3 Internal Medicine Chief Resident at Northside Hospital Gwinnett\, GA. She further honed her expertise by completing a breast surgical oncology research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital – Harvard Medical School. In addition to her dedication to teaching and research\, Dr. Lei is deeply committed to IMG community – She holds the position of Leading Resident Physician for both the Northside Hospital Gwinnett’s IMG Wellness and Development Initiative and the Chinese Medical Graduate Outreach under the auspices of the Chinese Medical Association of Atlanta. Dr. Lei became a Committee Member of the AMWA IMG Initiative in October 2022. \n\n\n \nOther Series Dates:\nJuly 13: Pediatric Respiratory Physiology and Asthma with Dr. Arunima Bera – Cancelled\nJuly 27: Vitamin B Deficiencies: a simplified approach for the USMLE STEP 1 with Dr. Carlos Dier\nAugust 10: Tips and Tricks to Master the Boards with Dr. Cristina Anez de Gomez\nAugust 24: Crafting a Powerful Personal Statement with Simone Brown – Cancelled\nSeptember 21: From Mediocre to Memorable: Crafting Unforgettable Interview Responses in Four Steps with Simone Brown \nPlease Note: Future series dates are tentatively planned for twice a month on Thursdays. See AMWA Events Calendar for confirmed dates.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-presents-education-lecture-series-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T211500
DTSTAMP:20251030T011358Z
CREATED:20251030T011358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011358Z
UID:15542-1694030400-1694034900@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Workshop: Stepping Stones to Success: How to Leverage Leadership Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Coaching Workshop Series\nWorkshop #1 of 8: \nREGISTER \nWednesday\, September 6 @ 8-9:15 pm ET\nJoin Deborah Munhoz for Stepping Stones to Success: How to Leverage Leadership Barriers\nThis experiential workshop will explore how women can leverage common leadership barriers to successfully implement change.\n\nObjectives:\n1.   Discover four common leadership barriers that block women from having more influence and impact.\n2.   Learn how to find the hidden opportunity in any barrier.\n3.   Identify practical steps to overcome leadership barriers for yourself and others.\n  \nThe AMWA Coaching Committee aims to 1) develop an understanding among AMWA members that coaching is a vital adjunct to their personal and professional development and well-being; 2) increase access to individual coaching; 3) support AMWA in expanding coaching offerings.  \nOur mission is to provide women physicians with opportunities to experience the power of coaching.  To facilitate the achievement of those goals\, the Committee presents a three month workshop series dedicated to helping members advance themselves personally and professionally.  Many of our Physician Coaching Director members have participated in creating these highly interactive and engaging sessions.  \nPlease join us for one month or participate in all three coaching workshops to participate in interactive sessions in which you will role-play and practice implementing new skills with some of our wonderful AMWA coaches.  \nBy the end of this series\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and ameliorate the impacts of shame in their lives\nIdentify and overcome leadership barriers\nCommunicate more effectively and intelligently in the face of challenges\nManage holidays and other stressors with grace\n\nSee AMWA Coaching Workshop Series for other series dates \nIf you are interested in exploring more about the Coaching Committee or joining their efforts\, click here to Learn More.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/coaching-workshop-2023-1/
CATEGORIES:Everyone,Physicians,Residents
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T235900
DTSTAMP:20251030T011353Z
CREATED:20251030T011353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011353Z
UID:15541-1693609200-1693612740@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Group for Women Physicians Facing Infertility
DESCRIPTION:Fertility Group Coaching for Women Physicians\n\nGain Insights\, Comfort\, and Control While Dealing with Infertility\nThe AMWA Fertility Coaching Group is offered to provide women physicians who are facing fertility treatment a safe space to gain clarity\, understanding\, and peace throughout this journey. \n\n\nGroup to be scheduled once the minimum number of participants is confirmed.\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/coaching-group-for-women-physicians-facing-infertility-fall-2023/
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230902
DTSTAMP:20251030T011347Z
CREATED:20251030T011347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011347Z
UID:15540-1693526400-1693612799@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:Coaching Group for Physicians with Young Families
DESCRIPTION:Group Coaching for Physicians with Young Families\n\nAre you trying to juggle your challenging career as a physician alongside your role as a parent?\nThis group brings together physician moms in a safe space where you can learn\, share your experiences\, and grow together. Given how busy you are\, the chance to really connect is especially precious. You will build a community of support for yourself that may continue long after the program finishes. \nAMWA offers a 6-session facilitated discussion group for women physicians with babies and/or young children who are seeking strategies and insights to better manage a demanding career and busy family life with greater ease. \n\n\nGroup to be scheduled once the minimum number of participants is confirmed.\n\nINTERESTED
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/coaching-group-for-women-physicians-young-families/
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011340Z
CREATED:20251030T011340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011340Z
UID:15539-1693425600-1693429200@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:IMG Coffee Chat
DESCRIPTION:IMG Coffee Chat Series\n \nThe IMG Coffee Chat series are monthly events to hear from an IMG physician about their career path and have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights from their experiences. \nAll are welcome\, register here!\nREGISTER \nIf you are interested in joining our IMG committee to help plan these events\, sign up here!\nSIGN UP
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-coffee-chat-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T113000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011334Z
CREATED:20251030T011334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011334Z
UID:15538-1693047600-1693049400@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:7 Ways Physicians Can REVIVE! Through Lifestyle Medicine
DESCRIPTION:As a physician you have been taking care of others for your entire career. Along the way\, so many of us forget to take care of ourselves (or actually never learned how). The thing is\, we cannot be everything to everyone\, especially when we are struggling ourselves. \n \nWhether you are early\, mid\, or later in your career\, now is the time to learn how to optimize and prioritize your own health and well-being and bring the joy you so deserve back into your life. \nCome participate in this Lifestyle Medicine Masterclass on Physician Wellbeing. The faculty will hand participants a plan for a better tomorrow because your wellness can’t wait. Space is limited so register now to reserve spot! and that’s not all-the program is free and offers 2 bonuses for showing up:  Free CME and Links to 4 videos on stress-relief. AMWA is pleased to partner with StressFreeMD to make this program available to our members. \nJoin us to learn how to REVIVE yourself \nREGISTER \nChoice of 2 dates:  8/23 @ 7:30 pm ET or  8/26 @ 11 am ET \nAbout the Faculty:\nAs board certified Lifestyle Medicine physicians\, Dr. Robyn Tiger and Dr. Melissa Sundermann\, developed this Masterclass to highlight for you WHAT these lifestyle pillars are\, WHY they work\, and HOW to implement them into your daily life: \n 
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/7-ways-physicians-can-revive-through-lifestyle-medicine-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T193000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011325Z
CREATED:20251030T011325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011325Z
UID:15537-1692819000-1692819000@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:7 Ways Physicians Can REVIVE! through Lifestyle Medicine
DESCRIPTION:As a physician you have been taking care of others for your entire career. Along the way\, so many of us forget to take care of ourselves (or actually never learned how). The thing is\, we cannot be everything to everyone\, especially when we are struggling ourselves. \nWhether you are early\, mid or later in your career\, now is the time to learn how to optimize and prioritize your own health and well-being and bring the joy you so deserve back into your life. \nCome participate in this Lifestyle Medicine Masterclass on Physician Wellbeing. The faculty will hand participants a plan for a better tomorrow because your wellness can’t wait. Space is limited so register now to reserve spot! and that’s not all-the program is free and offers 2 bonuses for showing up:  Free CME and Links to 4 videos on stress-relief. AMWA is pleased to partner with StressFreeMD to make this program available to our members. \nJoin us to learn how to REVIVE yourself\nREGISTER \nChoice of 2 dates:  8/23 @ 7:30 pm ET or  8/26 @ 11 am ET \nAbout the Faculty:\nAs board certified Lifestyle Medicine physicians\, Dr. Robyn Tiger and Dr. Melissa Sundermann\, developed this Masterclass to highlight for you WHAT these lifestyle pillars are\, WHY they work\, and HOW to implement them into your daily life: \n 
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/7-ways-physicians-can-revive-through-lifestyle-medicine/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T200000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011320Z
CREATED:20251030T011320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011320Z
UID:15536-1692126000-1692129600@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:Interviewing and Applying for Specialized Medical School Programs with Iowa Carver’s Amy A’Hearn
DESCRIPTION:Interviewing and Applying for Specialized Medical School Programs\nwith Iowa Carver’s Amy A’Hearn\nTuesday\, August 15 @ 7 pm ET\nJoin us as the Mentorship Committee welcomes Iowa Carver’s College of Medicine Assistant Director of Admissions\, Amy A’Hearn\, to discuss medical school interviews and admissions for specialty programs. We will discuss general interview strategies\, preparation\, and approaches for unique tracks and programs that schools offer.  \nREGISTER \nMeet the Speaker:\n\n \n\n\nAmy A’Hearn\, MS\nAssistant Director\, MD Admissions\nCarver College of Medicine\nThe University of Iowa \nAmy A’Hearn is originally from Naperville\, IL. She first came to Iowa City for her bachelors degree\, and returned after her masters to serve as a director of professional development\, as well as the assistant director of MD admission at the Iowa Carver College of Medicine since 2014. Amy is a proud mom of two.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/interviewing-and-applying-for-specialized-medical-school-programs-with-iowa-carvers-amy-ahearn/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011313Z
CREATED:20251030T011313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011313Z
UID:15535-1691697600-1691701200@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series\nTwice Monthly Thursdays @ 8 pm ET\nAugust 10: Tips and Tricks to Master the Boards\nwith Dr. Cristina Anez de Gomez\nJoin us as the IMG Education Subcommittee presents their webinar Education Lecture Series to share guest speakers’ perspectives and guidance on a range of topics from medicine to career development. \nREGISTER \n \n\n \n\nTwitter: @cretanez \n \nMeet the Speaker: \nDr. Cristina Anez de Gomez\, MD\, FACP\nInternal Medicine\, Primary Care Physician\nNorthwestern Medical Group\nNorthwestern Medicine Lake Forest\, Illinois \nIMG Internist primary care physician at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital \n\n\n \nOther Series Dates:\nJuly 13: Pediatric Respiratory Physiology and Asthma with Dr. Arunima Bera\nJuly 27: Vitamin B Deficiencies: a simplified approach for the USMLE STEP 1 with Dr. Carlos Dier\nAugust 24: Crafting a Powerful Personal Statement with Simone Brown \nPlease Note: Future series dates are tentatively planned for twice a month on Thursdays. See AMWA Events Calendar for confirmed dates.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-presents-education-lecture-series-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011308Z
CREATED:20251030T011308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011308Z
UID:15534-1690488000-1690491600@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series\nTwice Monthly Thursdays @ 8 pm ET\nJULY 27: Vitamin B Deficiencies: A Simplified Approach for the USMLE STEP 1\nwith Dr. Fausto Carlos Dier\, MD\nJoin us as the IMG Education Subcommittee presents their webinar Education Lecture Series to share guest speakers’ perspectives and guidance on a range of topics from medicine to career development. \nREGISTER \n \n\n\nTwitter: @dier_carlos \n \nMeet the Speaker: \nDr. Fausto Carlos Dier\, MD\nDr. Dier is a general practitioner born in Ecuador. He graduated from Universidad San Francisco de Quito in October 2021 and concluded his medical community service in January 2023. When he realized that vitamin deficiencies are common in rural areas of developing countries like Ecuador\, he felt the desire to share his clinical experience in this domain. \n\n\n \nOther Series Dates:\nJuly 13: Pediatric Respiratory Physiology and Asthma with Dr. Arunima Bera – Cancelled\nAugust 10: Tips and Tricks to Master the Boards with Dr. Cristina Anez de Gomez\nAugust 24: Crafting a Powerful Personal Statement with Simone Brown\n \nPlease Note: Future series dates are tentatively planned for twice a month on Thursdays. See AMWA Events Calendar for confirmed dates.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-presents-education-lecture-series-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T180000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011302Z
CREATED:20251030T011302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011302Z
UID:15533-1689955200-1689962400@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:The IMG’s Guide to Effective Case Reports
DESCRIPTION:The IMG’s Guide to Effective Case Reports\nFriday\, July 21 @ 4 pm ET\nWebinar Empowering Medical Students and Physicians with Essential Tools for Effective Case Report Writing\nREGISTER \nMeet the Speakers:\nDr. Andrea Méndez\, Dr. Rocio Carolina Garcia Santibanez\, & Dr. Arjun Chatterjee\n \nDr. Andrea Mendez Colmenares \n\n \nDr. Andrea Méndez Colmenares\, MD\, PhD\nPostdoctoral Research Fellow at Colorado State University\nDr. Méndez Colmenares is a medical doctor and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in advanced white matter imaging. With a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from Colorado State University\, USA\, her research focused on white matter decline and plasticity in aging populations using advanced MRI techniques. Dr. Mendez is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the BRAiN Lab in Colorado. She aims to integrate patient care\, research\, and education as a physician-scientist in the future. Dr. Mendez is also actively involved in initiatives supporting neurology applicants and research career development for international medical graduates. \n  \n \nDr. Rocio Carolina Garcia-Santibanez \n\nDr. Rocio Carolina Garcia-Santibanez\, MD\, FAAN\nAssistant Professor of Neurology\, Neuromuscular Fellowship Program Director | Emory University School of Medicine\nGraduated from medical school in Guayaquil\, Ecuador then did neurology residency at Mt Sinai Beth Israel in NYC followed by a CNP fellowship at Emory and Neuromuscular fellowship at Washington University\n \n  \n  \nDr. Arjun Chatterjee\nUnder Construction
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/the-imgs-guide-to-effective-case-reports/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T213000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011250Z
CREATED:20251030T011250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011250Z
UID:15531-1689278400-1689283800@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:Brand Yourself to Match
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Rosella Papale talks about the importance of Personal Branding for Match applicants. In partnership with Higgs Hub.\n \nDr. Papale is an anesthesiologist turned Brandketing (branding + marketing) nerd; she combines her two passions to help entrepreneurs\, doctors\, and other healthcare professionals to bring their brands to life and be successful. Building a brand takes time but will open doors and opportunities for you. \nREGISTER
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/brand-yourself-to-match/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T210000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011255Z
CREATED:20251030T011255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011255Z
UID:15532-1689278400-1689282000@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:IMG Presents: Education Lecture Series\nTwice Monthly Thursdays @ 8 pm ET\nJULY 13: Pediatric Respiratory Physiology and Asthma\nwith Dr. Arunima Bera\, MD\, FAAP\nJoin us as the IMG Education Subcommittee presents their webinar Education Lecture Series to share guest speakers’ perspectives and guidance on a range of topics from medicine to career development. \nREGISTER \n \n\nInstagram: @nimanotes.md \n \nMeet the Speaker: \nDr. Arunima Bera\, MD\, FAAP \nPediatric Hospitalist\, Valley Children’s Hospital \nDr. Arunima Bera\, MD\, FAAP is a board-certified pediatric critical care physician. She is currently working as an ICU pediatric hospitalist and loves educating and empowering her patients and their families. Her interests outside of medicine include music\, spoken work poetry and connecting with individuals both online and offline. \n\n\n \nSeries Upcoming Dates:\nJuly 27: Tips and Tricks to Master the Boards with Dr. Cristina Anez de Gomez\nAug 10: Vitamin B Deficiencies: a simplified approach for the USMLE STEP 1 with Dr. Carlos Dier \nPlease Note: Future series dates are tentatively planned for twice a month on Thursdays. See AMWA Events Calendar for confirmed dates.
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/img-presents-education-lecture-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230629T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230629T220000
DTSTAMP:20251030T011237Z
CREATED:20251030T011237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T011237Z
UID:15530-1688068800-1688076000@amwa-doc.org
SUMMARY:Step 1: Mental Health Tips & Women Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an empowering and enlightening event with Dr. Sebastian Arruarana (Project IMG Creator) that aims to create a safe and supportive space where individuals can gain valuable insights\, learn practical strategies to focus on their mental health while studying for the Step 1\, and engage in meaningful discussions surrounding this topic and women empowering. \nREGISTER
URL:https://amwa-doc.org/event/step-1-mental-heal-tips-women-empowerment/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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