Women's Weekend 2011
2011 Women's Weekend - Click image above to see photo gallery
We are excited to announce that the inaugural "Women's Weekend" hosted by WIMS was a success! This event was designed to provide prospective female students the opportunity to interact with current medical students, hear from local female physicians, learn more about living in Memphis, and begin preparing for a career in medicine. Women's Weekend was held Saturday, May 7, 2011.
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Registration | Student Alumni Center | 800 Madison Avenue | SAC Dining Hall
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Welcome Introductions and Overview
- Moderator: Meredith Metcalf, M-1, Vice President, WIMS
- Opening Remarks: Susan Brewer, MD, Assistant Dean, Medical Education
- Overview: Owen Philips, MD, Associate Dean, Student Affairs
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Luncheon and Table Topics - Kathy Gibbs, Director, Student Academic Support Services
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Student Panel Discussion
Student Representatives
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Faculty Panel Discussion
- Special Guest
- Living a Balanced life as a Professional
- Female Success in Medicine
2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Break-Out Sessions - Life as a Medical Student and Living in Memphis
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dinner and Informal Time (on your own)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meed and Greet (light hors d'oeuvres) - Hosted by Dr. Owen Philips, Associate Dean, Student Affairs; an opportunity to spend time with current medical students
*Carpool caravan will meet outside the Student Alumni Center at 5:45 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Night out on the town (optional)
[closure/departure]
Please join us in thanking the College of Medicine Student Affairs Office and the Medicine Admissions Office for making this inaugural an outstanding event and a great experience for everyone involved.
Contact Us
Women in Medicine
and Science (WIMS)
Email: wimscom@uthsc.edu
(College of Medicine)
Email: wims@uthsc.edu
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