BSD Women's Committee

Mission Statement

To develop and enhance an excellent academic environment for women faculty and trainees through networking, mentorship, professional development, and advocacy.

Committee Description

The Women’s Committee was formed to address gender specific issues and concerns of the women faculty. The Committee has evolved to address networking, mentorship, equity review and professional development of women faculty as well. The BSD Women’s Committee extends its reach to all women faculty and trainees through various programs geared towards enhancement of leadership skills, professional development and work-life balance. We work to enrich the academic environment for our women faculty and trainees, and we build productive collaborations to carry out our mission.

Each committee member is an advocate for women’s advancement and leadership, and is concretely involved in activities designed to promote development of women’s careers in leadership, education, research, clinical practice and administration. Through our regular meetings, sponsored events, and publications, we address women faculty interests, provide networking and mentorship opportunities, and pursue initiatives geared towards the cultivation of a cultural climate that fosters the academic success of women faculty.