Upcoming events
Stay tuned for information about our events.
Past events
Second Annual WiMS' Pearls of Wisdom Round Table Event
March 29th, 2018
15th floor Dental Lounge 5-7pm
Social (Buffet, Dinner and Wine) followed by Roundtable discussion by former attendees of the 2017 AAMC MidWiMS and Early Career WiMS seminars, the 2017 Harvard Medical School Career Advancement and Leadership Skills for Women seminar, and the 2017 Mass Medical Society conference, including: Drs. Tina Chabrashvilli, MaryAnn Volpe, Bushra Afzal, Monika Roychowdhry, Miriam O'Leary, Sucharita Kher, Angie Mae Rodday, and Neha Sharma (moderator)
RSVP: wims@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Dr. Barbarajean Magnani: Highlighting Her Journey to Chair and Pathologist-in-Chief
April 5th, 2018
15th floor Dental Lounge 5:30-7pm
Dinner and drinks will be provided
RSVP: wims@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
WiMS Family Picnic
Rescheduled to April 28th, 2018; 3pm-6pm
At Robbins Farm Park in Arlington
This park has a great playground, views of Boston, and long slides that go down a hill.
Bring your own picnic, blanket and any games you would like. WiMS will provide bottled water and dessert.
RSVP to
wims@tuftsmedicalcenter.org with the number of people who are interested in attending. You are still welcome to show up if you don't RSVP.
Rachel Buschbaum: Presentation Matters. May 22nd
Margaret Roberts: PhD – Physician Leadership. May 31st
Ashley Norwood: Mindfulness. June 26th
Helen Boucher, MD: Non-linear Career Path. July 24th
Elizabeth Goss: Career Navigation while managing visa. August 2nd
Dr. Paula Gutlove: Negotiating Leadership Success- Skills and Strategies, October 10th
Women in Medicine and Science Trivia Wheel and Table Event, September 7th
2nd annual Wine Tasting and Networking Social, September 13th
WiMS Advertisement in Boston Magazine Annual Top Doctors Issue, August issue
WiMS Wellness Events
Yoga classes led by Ms. Tracy Affonso (certified yoga instructor) on April 10th, May 2nd, May 15th, June 6th, June 19th, and July 11th from 12-1PM
Yoga mats, salad, and water will be supplied
WorkSmart Negotiation Workshop to the Past Events
Feb 27th 2018, 5-7pm
Facilitated by Dr. Laura Grubb in collaboration with the City of Boston and the American Association of University Women (AAUW)
WiMS Week of Wellness
December 11-15
From 12-1pm on each day, WiMS is sponsoring a unique activity that promotes wellness
For information about each day's event, view the flyer here.
"Predicting Your Leadership Success: A Checklist to Inventory your Skills and Readiness"
November 1st
6pm
Wolff Auditorium
Dinner Workshop led by speaker Deborah Saltman, MD
Invitation and Details to Follow
How to Initiate a Job Search and Prepare your CV and Cover Letter
This is the first in a series of seminars on the process of finding a new job!
October 5th
5pm-6:30pm
Sackler School Room 221
WiMS Housestaff that are initiating job searchers are invited to join. Food will be provided. Please RSVP to wims@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
WiMS Family Picnic
Cancelled due to rain. To be rescheduled in the Spring of 2018.
October 9th
3:30pm-5:30pm
At Robbins Farm Park in Arlington
This park has a great playground, views of Boston, and long slides that go down a hill.
Bring your own picnic, blanket and any games you would like. WiMS will provide bottled water and dessert.
RSVP to wims@tuftsmedicalcenter.org with the number of people who are interested in attending. You are still welcome to show up if you don't RSVP.
Eradicating Microaggressions in your Workplace
September 28th
5pm-7pm
Tufts Dental School Lounge 15th Floor
Committee invites everyone (men, women, and non-binary individuals) to attend an interactive dinner lecture. Hosted by Ranna Parekh, MD, MPH, Director of the Division of Diversity ad Health Equity.
RSVP by September 26th to wims@tuftsmedicalcenter.org. Food and drinks will be provided.
Leading Change Dinner Workshop
August 8th, 2017
5-7pm
Led by Maria Blanco, Ed.D, Associate Dean for Faculty Development, TUSM
15th Floor Dental School Lounge
Tufts Academic Promotion Workshop
The Tufts-PO WiMS subcommittee for career development organized a Tufts Academic Promotion Workshop for women faculty on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 from 5:15-7pm.
The workshop consisted of several small groups each guided by a female member of the Tufts Academic Promotions Committee. The workshop was be highly interactive and afforded members the opportunity for guidance both from peers as well as from the Promotions Committee members. Dinner was be provided.
WorkSmart Negotiation Workshop
March 7th, 5:30-7:30pm
Led by Ashley Pare in collaboration with the City of Boston and the American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Food, drinks, books available starting at 5pm! Come early!
Location: Sackler Basement Room B09
RSVP: wims@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
WiMS Social and Roundtable: Pearls of Wisdom Feedback from the AAMC/HMS/AMA Physician Health Seminars”
March 23, 2017
15th floor Dental Lounge 5-7pm
5-530pm Social (Buffet Dinner and Wine) followed by Roundtable discussion by former attendees of the AAMC MidWiMS and Early Career WiMS seminars, the 2016 Harvard Medical School Career Advancement and Leadership Skills for Women seminar, and the 2016 AMA International Conference on Physician Health, including: Drs. Christiane Dammann (moderator), Rachel Buchsbaum, Jill Maron, Amanda Vest, Jyoti Ramakrishna, Deborah Green-LaRoche, Laura Baecher-Lind, Monika Pilichowska, Kari Roberts, Lori Pai, and Neha Sharma
Sponsored by the Tufts PO Women in Medicine and Science Committee
RSVP: wims@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
WiMS Wellness Week
December 5-9, 2016
Yoga, meditation and other wellness events for the WiMS members.
Work-Life Balance workshop
August 29th, 2016
5-6:30pm, Stearns Auditorium
Dr. Mary Ahn, U Mass Medical School
Book (for 1st 50 participants): Leading the Life You Want: Skills for Integrating Work and Life by Stewart Friedman
Mentoring/Networking Social
September 7th, 2016
5-7pm, Dental School Penthouse
A short introduction mentorship led by Karen Freund, MD, MPH and Neha Sharma, DO followed by an opportunity to network with other Tufts’ women physicians and scientists
WorkSmart Negotiation Workshops
June 20th, 2016 and September 15th, 2016
5:30-7:30pm, Stearns Auditorium
Led by Ashley Pare, City of Boston
Book (for 1st 50 participants): Ask for It: How Women Can Use the Power of Negotiation to Get What They Really Want by Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever
Standing Up for Yourself Without Knocking Others Down Talk and Workshop
September 26th, 2016
5-6:30pm, Stearns Auditorium
Led by Israella Brill-Cass, Boston Law Collaborative
Book (for 1st 50 participants): Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone
