Real talk for women in medicine

Headshots of all the women who participated in the featured WIMM video

"What advice would you give to a woman coming up in medicine?"

That's what we asked several of our female faculty to share with their peers, in celebration of the 2025 American Medical Association (AMA) Women in Medicine Month.

Here's what they said:

 

We also asked several participants if they would like to elaborate on their advice. Their extended responses are below.

In banner, top row from left: Maria Mora Pinzon, MD; Christie Bartels, MD; Gabby Waclawik, MD, MPH; Joan Neuner, MD, MPH; and Sarah Donohue, MD. Middle row, from left: Lynn Schnapp, MD; Sara Johnson, MD; and Tonela Qyli, MD. Bottom row, from left: Jeanette Liou, MD; Lisa Strate, MD, MPH; Laura Maursetter, DO; Farah Kaiksow, MD, MPP; and Laura Zakowski, MD. Credit: Clint Thayer/Department of Medicine.